Sonoma Underground Services
Position Overview The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Sonoma Underground’s Safety Program to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and client-specific standards. This role drives a proactive safety culture that supports our goal of Incident and Injury-Free work. The Safety Manager will lead safety initiatives, provide training, conduct audits, and partner with leadership and field teams to ensure safety remains a core value across all operations. Accountabilities 1. Program Ownership: Maintain and continuously improve Sonoma’s Safety Program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. 2. Safety Planning: Develop job-specific JHAs and site-specific safety plans; update field safety forms as laws and regulations change. 3. Training & Certification: Deliver onboarding and annual safety refreshers; manage OSHA and specialty certifications. 4. Compliance & Auditing: Conduct jobsite inspections and audits; ensure adherence to OSHA, DOT, and client-specific standards. 5. Incident Management: Investigate accidents and near misses; implement corrective actions and reporting. 6. Project Safety and Site Support: Coordinate field-related activities, conduct quality checks, and maintain onsite presence to support safe and efficient project execution. 7. Culture Development: Promote safety awareness and engagement across all levels of the organization. Detailed Expectations Program Management • Own and update the Safety & Health Manual and specialized programs (Fall Protection, Excavation Safety, Confined Space, Silica, etc.). • Maintain OSHA logs and compliance documentation. • Review subcontractor safety programs for alignment with project requirements. Safety Planning • Develop and maintain job-specific JHAs and site-specific safety plans. • Update safety forms and documentation as regulations change. Training • Deliver onboarding safety training for new hires and client-specific requirements. • Conduct annual safety refreshers for all field employees. • Schedule and lead toolbox talks, weekly safety meetings, and annual refresher courses. • Manager certifications (OSHA 10/30, confined space, trench safety, etc.). Compliance & Auditing • Perform regular jobsite safety inspections and document findings. • Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and client-specific safety requirements. • Prepare for and manage OSHA inspections. • Track and interpret changes in safety regulations. Incident Management • Investigate all incidents and near misses, complete root cause analysis and corrective action plans. • Communicate findings to leadership and maintain insurance compliance. Project Safety and Site Support • Call in utility locates for projects. • Manage jobsite restoration after work completion. • Perform quality control checks after crews finish work. • Attend client and project meetings to represent Sonoma’s safety program. • Provide on-site safety coaching and support to crews and supervisors. Culture & Communication • Act as a safety motivator and advisor for management and field teams. • Collaborate with project managers and field superintendents to implement safety best practices and ensure compliance across all job sites. • Report safety metrics to leadership and recommend improvements. Qualifications • Experience: 3 years in construction safety management (utility or heavy civil preferred). • Education: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience). • Certifications: CSP, CHST, OSHA Authorized Trainer strongly preferred; First Aid/CPR required. • Skills: Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, risk assessment, training delivery, incident investigation, and safety planning. • Other: Excellent communication and leadership skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with safety management software (e.g., Procore). • Personal Attributes: Assertive yet collaborative, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, committed to building a proactive safety culture.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386