Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Safety Manager to join our Facilities Sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing construction safety activities across multiple community college campuses, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations, contractual requirements, and district-wide safety standards. This role serves as a key representative of the client, providing management oversight of construction activities, evaluating contractor safety performance, and reporting on regulatory and contract compliance across diverse project sites.

• This is districtwide role intended to serve all of the client's college campuses. Assignments will be made based on program needs and project workloads in each region and campus. Candidates should indicate regional preference on the qualifications form.
• Perform management oversight of construction activity on behalf of the client, report on contractor regulatory and contract safety compliance on multiple projects sites.
• Monitor compliance to all current OSHA requirements that relate to the specific construction projects.
• Perform daily safety reviews of work in progress in accordance with current Safety Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as developed and updated by the client.
• Monitor adherence to Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) requirements and procedures.
• Support to the Program Safety Manager, including but not limited to, attending any required meetings, or providing safety reports/analysis as requested.
• Attend construction meeting with college project team and general contractor. Leading the safety topic (toolbox), report on site observations (Observation Report) and review upcoming construction schedule for hazard preparedness.
• Perform ongoing construction site safety inspections and generate daily safety report for all site visits.
• Submit weekly Project Health Safety and Environmental Observation Report to College Project Manager.
• Perform ongoing review, for completion and accuracy, of contractor safety submittals, JHA, MOP, Fall Protection Plans, Crane Lift Plans, Excavation and Scaffold Erecting Plans, Confined Space Entry and hazard assessment of other high risk operations.
• Perform review of contractor submitted incident reports, participate in safety stand-downs, and prepare and submit lessons learned to Program Safety Manager.
• Perform and document safety orientation with contractor safety representative.
• Monitor adherence to zero tolerance and corrective action policy for workers found not in compliance with the Program’s safety policy.
• Flexibility in schedule and transportation to work at multiple sites based on assigned schedule and duties throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, establish daily work priorities, and perform oversight at multiple active construction projects.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

• 7 years' of commercial construction experience in the US with a General Contractor
• 5 years' experience in California with a Contractor or major subcontractor
• 2 years' experience in construction of educational projects in a campus environment
• Strong experience managing field construction teams on multiple projects.
• Experience on demolition, renovation, and new construction building projects.
• Experience working on OCIP programs.
• All certificates and credentials must be active and current for consideration. Include a current copy of all certifications in resume package for verification.
• Hold a valid Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certificate or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or Certified Safety Manager Construction (CSMC) certificate issued by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) - (include copy of certificate in resume package)
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - include copy in resume package for verification.
• Experience on modernization/renovation projects involving abatement, remediation of hazardous materials, hazardous material waste removal and handling, such as asbestos and lead based paint.
• Strong experience working senior management and field teams on large building programs across multiple sites and locations.
• Experience participating in scheduled construction Meetings with Contractors and Project Managers.
• Strong experience in safety incident reporting and daily construction reporting for multiple projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Owner's Construction Management staff and Contractor's Site Management Team.
• Ability to manage, control, and report safety incidents in a timely manner in accordance with OSHA regulations and Owner's Requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and other basic software programs used in Constructions
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Construction management, safety management, safety engineer or related degree is preferred
• Additional safety/health certifications and credentials as appropriate for this position
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• Current OSHA 500 (Trainer in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry) - (include copy of certificate in resume package)

Salary Range: $123,000 to $135,000 yearly

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our  employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

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