Safety and Health Manager

Position: Regional Safety & Health Manager
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site with Field Travel
Salary Range: $130,000 - $195,000/year (DOE)
Overview:
A leading heavy civil construction organization is seeking an experienced Regional Safety & Health Manager to oversee the development, implementation, and management of the company's Safety and Health Management System for a designated region. This role ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while fostering a culture of safety across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a regional safety team, providing mentorship, training, and performance oversight
• Develop and execute strategic safety programs that meet or exceed company standards
• Oversee compliance with all relevant occupational safety regulations, including OSHA, Cal-OSHA, MSHA, and other applicable agencies
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits, emphasizing hazard recognition, behavioral safety, and corrective actions
• Coordinate and lead safety meetings, training programs, and accident prevention initiatives
• Manage regulatory inspections and investigations, ensuring prompt corrective actions
• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses for major project phases
• Investigate and maintain records for all incidents, claims, and near misses, working closely with insurance and risk management teams
• Collaborate with project managers, field supervisors, and executives to promote safety best practices and ensure safe project execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field (required)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a construction-related safety environment
• Professional safety certifications preferred (CHST, CSP, or CMSP)
• Extensive knowledge of Fall Protection, MUTCD standards, Construction Safety Orders, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Experience with OHSAS 18001 and familiarity with EM 385-1-1
• Strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work in high production environments, including nights and weekends as needed
• Physical ability to perform site visits, including working at heights and in confined spaces, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to influence safety culture through training, coaching, and enforcement

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick leave
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities