Safety Manager

Location - On-site, San Jose, CA 95125

About our client:

Statewide Roofing is a full-service commercial roofing contractor that has been delivering premium roofing solutions in Silicon Valley for over 15 years. We believe no project is too big or too small for us to get passionate about. We focus on understanding and delivering solutions tailored to our clients' specific needs, offering a full range of roofing applications.

About the role:

At Statewide Roofing, we take safety seriously and require all employees to follow industry-standard practices to keep everyone safe on the job. To that end, we are seeking an experienced Roofing Safety Manager to evaluate safety protocols across job sites, collaborate with our team to organize safety training, and report issues to management. The ideal candidate would understand the balance between production and safety and demonstrate a proactive approach to workplace safety.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction industry (preferably commercial) and an understanding of the safety issues inherent to construction sites. The job includes significant fieldwork, so a flexible schedule during our busy season is required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Preview projects and project sites before work begins to determine safety-related risks.
• Visit active project sites to assess ongoing work conditions to ensure compliance.
• Work with project management teams and field workers to develop and implement solutions to safety-related issues on project sites.
• Plan, implement, manage, and maintain comprehensive safety programs on-premises or at project sites.
• Maintain safety-related paperwork, including OSHA 300 logs.
• Maintain safety training certifications, including OSHA OTI.
• Work with senior management to create an Emergency Action Plan.
• Train company employees on safe work practices.
• Create materials and present at meetings.

Skills/Competencies

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both in the written and spoken word.
• Must be able to listen well and take in feedback from the employee perspective without passing judgment.
• Ability to handle competing priorities with good time management.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations pertaining to the specific trade or activity being managed.
• The Roofing Safety Manager must be able to maintain good records of all safety-related activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction, roofing, masonry, or a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Health, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• Basic knowledge of CCR Title 8: IIPP, COSP, HIPP, Fall Protection, Emergency Procedures.
• OSHA 30- hour certification in Construction Safety.
• Current certifications include First Aid, CPR, and trade-specific safety certifications such as Forklift Operator Certification, Control of Hazardous Energy – Advanced Training, and Fall Protection – Advanced Training.
• Experience with Risk Assessment Management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft and Google products.
• Leadership training and certifications, or 3 years' experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to access heights via ladders or scaffolding.
• Team player, self-confident, motivated, and independent.
• Possess good knowledge of commercial roofing and demolition.
• Ability to represent Statewide and Sequoia in a professional manner.
• Bilingual – English and Spanish (strongly preferred)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Statewide Roofing is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.