Arena Family of Companies
Safety Director (175-230k+)
Arena Family of Companies, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Safety Director 175-230k+
Full Time
Overview The Safety Director leads the company wide safety program, provides coaching and support to project teams, and ensures all jobsites meet or exceed company standards and regulatory requirements. This role serves as the primary resource for field leadership, project managers, and executives to maintain a high performance safety culture across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the company safety program
Partner with superintendents and project managers to plan, coordinate, and monitor jobsite safety practices
Conduct regular site visits to review safety performance, provide training, and identify any corrective actions
Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and continuing education for field employees and subcontractors
Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans
Ensure compliance with Cal OSHA, federal OSHA, and all applicable safety regulations
Maintain safety records including reporting, documentation, and audit responses
Support project teams in preconstruction planning and hazard analysis
Work with leadership to establish safety goals and track performance metrics
Build strong relationships with clients, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
Facilitate subcontractor safety prequalification reviews
Drive continuous improvement initiatives including adoption of new technologies and best practices
Qualifications
Eight to ten years of construction safety experience, ideally with a general contractor
Strong familiarity with commercial, education, healthcare, and public sector construction environments
Ability to influence and coach field and office teams with a people centered approach
Certifications such as CHST, CSP, or OSHA 30 preferred
Experience leading investigations, audits, and corrective action efforts
Strong communication and presentation skills
Willingness to travel regularly to various jobsites
Skills and Attributes
Confident communicator who can train, coach, and support all levels of the organization
Proactive mindset with strong risk awareness
Collaborative and relationship focused
Detail oriented and organized
Compensation and Bay Area Pay Range
Competitive salary based on experience
Typical Bay Area range is about 175,000 to 230,000 annually with top end roles reaching up to 250,000
Medical insurance options
Paid time off
Professional development and training opportunities
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Overview The Safety Director leads the company wide safety program, provides coaching and support to project teams, and ensures all jobsites meet or exceed company standards and regulatory requirements. This role serves as the primary resource for field leadership, project managers, and executives to maintain a high performance safety culture across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the company safety program
Partner with superintendents and project managers to plan, coordinate, and monitor jobsite safety practices
Conduct regular site visits to review safety performance, provide training, and identify any corrective actions
Lead safety orientations, toolbox talks, and continuing education for field employees and subcontractors
Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans
Ensure compliance with Cal OSHA, federal OSHA, and all applicable safety regulations
Maintain safety records including reporting, documentation, and audit responses
Support project teams in preconstruction planning and hazard analysis
Work with leadership to establish safety goals and track performance metrics
Build strong relationships with clients, inspectors, and regulatory agencies
Facilitate subcontractor safety prequalification reviews
Drive continuous improvement initiatives including adoption of new technologies and best practices
Qualifications
Eight to ten years of construction safety experience, ideally with a general contractor
Strong familiarity with commercial, education, healthcare, and public sector construction environments
Ability to influence and coach field and office teams with a people centered approach
Certifications such as CHST, CSP, or OSHA 30 preferred
Experience leading investigations, audits, and corrective action efforts
Strong communication and presentation skills
Willingness to travel regularly to various jobsites
Skills and Attributes
Confident communicator who can train, coach, and support all levels of the organization
Proactive mindset with strong risk awareness
Collaborative and relationship focused
Detail oriented and organized
Compensation and Bay Area Pay Range
Competitive salary based on experience
Typical Bay Area range is about 175,000 to 230,000 annually with top end roles reaching up to 250,000
Medical insurance options
Paid time off
Professional development and training opportunities
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