We are seeking a Health & Safety Director to lead and oversee our company's health and safety programs across office and field operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, driving a strong safety culture, and providing leadership to health & safety officers and project teams. Reporting to senior management, you will serve as both an administrator and field‑ready professional, guiding strategy while supporting day‑to‑day operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of health & safety policies and programs.
Oversee H&S officers across regions and ensure proper deployment of resources.
Conduct risk assessments, root cause analyses, and monitor compliance and performance metrics.
Mentor and coach employees, empowering superintendents to manage risk areas.
Investigate incidents, support workers' compensation claims, and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct training sessions, presentations, and safety committee meetings.
Collaborate with project management, field operations, and regulatory agencies.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and other applicable regulations.
Prepare reports, maintain records, and present safety data to senior leadership.
Respond to emergencies and perform site inspections as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, Business, or related field.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) required.
OSHA 30/500 certification.
10+ years of health & safety experience in construction, engineering, or contracting environments.
Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
Ability to travel regularly to job sites in California and Washington.
Physical & Work Environment
Routine travel to job sites; ability to climb stairs and carry equipment (up to 10 lbs.).
Work in both office and outdoor environments across all seasons.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Skills
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)unmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985)unmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Construction Engineeringunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974)unmatched
Emergency Responseunmatched
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993)unmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
HRIS/HRMSunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Safety Engineeringunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Worker's Compensationunmatched
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