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MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION SAFETY (HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION)

Los Angeles Metro, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION SAFETY (HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION) Base pay range:

$104,249.60/yr - $156,374.40/yr

Metro’s mission is to provide a world‑class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Day‑to‑day safety management oversight of Metro construction contractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, contractor‑provided safety submittals, and all applicable regulations. The Manager is responsible for ensuring the owners contractual and regulatory safety compliance with contractors and staff on large transportation infrastructure projects. Must interact professionally and effectively with owner, contractor, third‑party, consultant, and regulatory representatives.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and performs activities associated with the development and achievement of construction projects goals and objectives

Conducts daily inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations, contract requirements, and plans

Prepares daily activity reports to document findings of observations made at various construction sites

Reviews and approves safety related submittals required in contract documents

Assists contractors in conducting incident/accident investigations

Develops and enforces policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting fire/life safety, and construction safety of multiple construction projects

Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all subordinate employees

Represents Metro before regulatory bodies and other third parties

Prepares and presents written and oral reports to management, the Board of Directors, outside agencies, and the public

Serves as a technical resource to project staff in resolving safety issues, areas of concern, and responses to RFIs (Requests for Information)

Represents the department on interdepartmental task forces, committees, and outside agencies such as, Cal/OSHA and Fed/OSHA

Complies with Metro's efficient and effective bill paying standard to ensure project and cost center invoices are paid in a timely manner

Provides input for developing budget

Manages assigned staff activities and projects

Directs the work of other staff, consultants and contractors

Conducts applicable training for project and Metro staff

Minimum Qualifications Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Experience

Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory‑level experience in construction safety management; experience in tunnel safety (Cal/OSHA Tunnel Orders) with transit construction projects preferred

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

A valid California Class C Driver License or an alternative method of transportation

Cal/OSHA Gas Tester Certification and/or Safety Representative Certification preferred

Professional designation as a Construction Safety & Health Technician (CHST) & Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience overseeing safety management on transportation infrastructure projects

Experience managing tunnel construction projects

Essential Knowledge

Equipment and construction techniques related to the design, installation, and construction of various transportation facilities

Theories, principles, and practices of heavy rail construction, engineering, tunnels, construction insurance, safety, and risk management

Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing rail construction and engineering for a public transportation agency

California and federal health and safety regulations

Metro procurement policies and procedures

Principles of accident investigation

Applicable office software applications

Skill in

Interacting professionally and effectively with a broad range of internal and external contacts

Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions

Applying incident investigation techniques and strategies

Convincing construction workers to correct unsafe behaviors/conditions

Analyzing safety data and trends and making recommendations to improve conditions

Determining strategies to achieve goals

Supervising, training, and motivating assigned staff

Ability to

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Recognize and analyze unsafe acts/conditions and recommend solutions

Apply regulatory and contractual requirements to practical applications

Represent Metro before vendors, contractors, partners, and public officials

Plan financial and staffing needs

Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence

Travel to offsite locations

Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

This classification is at‑will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors

Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment

High noise environment

Work with regular exposure to odors or fumes

Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles

Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity

Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear

Physical Effort Required

Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium

Standing

Walking (distance 5' to 100')

Communicating through speech in the English language required

Communicating through speech in a non-English language required

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

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