Description
Job Summary
The Safety Manager plays a key role in advancing Advantage Building Solutions’ commitment to safety excellence. Working with and through management, this position ensures compliance with safety and environmental procedures while developing, promoting, and maintaining a hazard-free workplace.
This position is designed for a motivated safety professional ready to take the next step in their career; someone eager to take ownership, lead others, and build out a safety program and team that scales with the company’s growth. Advantage Building Solutions is entering an exciting expansion phase, with annual project volume increasing throughout Northern California, Reno, and beyond.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and mentor a developing safety team, including oversight of at least one part-time Safety Coordinator, while collaborating closely with executive leadership to strengthen companywide safety systems and culture. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in both the field and the office, where you will design, implement, and continually improve the safety processes that define the next evolution of ABS.
Essential Job Functions
Develop and maintain site-specific safety plans, including JHAs, SDS records, and inspection checklists.
Review safety plans with project managers and foremen during pre-job meetings to ensure expectations are clear.
Keep safety documentation up to date in ABS/Core, including tailgate meetings, inspections, and checklists.
Visit jobsites regularly to observe work, talk with crews, and confirm foremen are enforcing safety rules.
Conduct safety walks with foremen and superintendents to identify and fix hazards or unsafe practices.
Hold or assist with weekly tailgate meetings and rotate attendance between jobs.
Review daily reports, site logs, and near-miss notes; follow up to ensure corrections are made.
Lead all accident and incident investigations, find root causes, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Manage and track workers’ compensation claims with HR, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up.
Coach foremen on safety leadership and accountability; provide feedback based on jobsite performance.
Supervise and mentor the Safety Coordinator, assigning site visits and training support.
Perform regular safety audits, document findings, and confirm issues are resolved.
Track safety metrics like incident rates, audit results, and training completion.
Prepare quarterly safety summaries for the executive team, highlighting trends and areas for improvement.
Review and update company safety programs annually to stay current with Cal/OSHA requirements.
Assist with insurance renewals and pre-qualifications by providing updated safety records and EMR data.
Stay current on safety best practices through workshops and professional training.
Recommend new equipment or procedures that improve safety and efficiency.
Oversee shop safety, including equipment, PPE, and general working conditions.
Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections as needed to support field operations.
Other tasks assigned or deemed necessary by management.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Administrative & Organizational Skills: Able to delegate, monitor, and follow up on crucial tasks. Must be detail-oriented and able to follow procedures. Must keep accurate and organized records including but not limited to: Safety Meeting Agendas, Minutes, Branch Meetings, Governmental reporting (OSHA, etc.), training schedules, etc.
Time-Management Skills: Able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and complete assigned duties in a timely manner.
Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language. Ability to build and maintain long-lasting employee relationships. Able to identify and resolve customer and employee issues. Must be a team leader – able to work alongside fellow employees while encouraging participation and cooperation. Patience and professionalism with both customers and co-workers are essential.
Bi-lingual Spanish is preferred.
Leadership Skills: Able to motivate and challenge subordinates while gaining their support and respect. Able to define team roles and responsibilities, as well as generate excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment to the group’s mission.
Computer Skills: Position requires basic typing proficiency (i.e. 20-25 wpm), the ability to work with a keyboard and mouse in a Microsoft Windows environment, the ability to perform basic tasks in Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to understand and operate distribution software.
Education: High school education or equivalent (GED);
Desired Experience: 3+ year’s experience in construction or related.;
Certifications/Licenses:
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST) (not required, but new hire will be expected to obtain within the first 6-8 months)
Alternative:
1-2 year’s experience will be considered when in conjunction with an associate degree or higher in occupational safety, risk management, or construction management
Compensation
Pay range is $30-$40 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. It is expected that the new hire will obtain required certifications and experience to move to an exempt position with yearly salary of $75K within the first 4-8 months.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Administrative & Organizational Skills: Able to delegate, monitor, and follow up on crucial tasks. Must be detail-oriented and able to follow procedures. Must keep accurate and organized records including but not limited to: Safety Meeting Agendas, Minutes, Branch Meetings, Governmental reporting (OSHA, etc.), training schedules, etc.
Time-Management Skills: Able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and complete assigned duties in a timely manner.
Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language. Ability to build and maintain long-lasting employee relationships. Able to identify and resolve customer and employee issues. Must be a team leader – able to work alongside fellow employees while encouraging participation and cooperation. Patience and professionalism with both customers and co-workers are essential.
Bi-lingual Spanish is preferred.
Leadership Skills: Able to motivate and challenge subordinates while gaining their support and respect. Able to define team roles and responsibilities, as well as generate excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment to the group’s mission.
Computer Skills: Position requires basic typing proficiency (i.e. 20-25 wpm), the ability to work with a keyboard and mouse in a Microsoft Windows environment, the ability to perform basic tasks in Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to understand and operate distribution software.
Character Traits
A successful Safety Coordinator exhibits many of the following qualities: dependability, punctuality, accuracy, integrity, patience, initiative, decisiveness, and professionalism. They are organized, focused, and efficient. They are good communicators, leaders, and motivators. They continue to develop their skills and expand their product knowledge. Finally, a successful Safety Coordinator makes a great teammate because not only are they easy to get along with…but they also put company, co-worker, and customer goals ahead of their own.
The above character traits complement Advantage Building Solutions on-going dedication to providing customers with quality homes consistent with Advantage Building Solutions mission statement.
Supervision of Others:
Coordinate and mentor the safety team, including oversight of at least one part-time Safety Coordinator, ensuring consistent standards in inspections, documentation, and corrective actions.
Working Conditions:
Frequent work on job sites while conducting inspections, training, and orientations. Trips to our site locations will require overnight travel. Occasional, work in an office environment while sitting at a desk and utilizing a computer workstation. Office location in Marysville, CA.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (company contribution toward premiums)
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match/contribution
Paid Time Off – vacation accrual begins immediately
Paid Company Holidays
Paid Sick Leave in compliance with California law
Interested candidate may submit their resume to Applications@advantagebuildingsolutions.com
Advantage Building Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Requirements
Education: High school education or equivalent (GED);
Desired Experience: 3+ year’s experience in construction or related.;
Certifications/Licenses:
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST) (not required, but new hire will be expected to obtain within the first 6-8 months)
Alternative:
1-2 year’s experience will be considered when in conjunction with an associate degree or higher in occupational safety, risk management, or construction management
Required Knowledge & Skills
Administrative & Organizational Skills: Able to delegate, monitor, and follow up on crucial tasks. Must be detail-oriented and able to follow procedures. Must keep accurate and organized records including but not limited to: Safety Meeting Agendas, Minutes, Branch Meetings, Governmental reporting (OSHA, etc.), training schedules, etc.
Time-Management Skills: Able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and complete assigned duties in a timely manner.
Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language. Ability to build and maintain long-lasting employee relationships. Able to identify and resolve customer and employee issues. Must be a team leader – able to work alongside fellow employees while encouraging participation and cooperation. Patience and professionalism with both customers and co-workers are essential.
Bi-lingual Spanish is preferred.
Leadership Skills: Able to motivate and challenge subordinates while gaining their support and respect. Able to define team roles and responsibilities, as well as generate excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment to the group’s mission.
Computer Skills: Position requires basic typing proficiency (i.e. 20-25 wpm), the ability to work with a keyboard and mouse in a Microsoft Windows environment, the ability to perform basic tasks in Microsoft Word and Excel, and the ability to understand and operate distribution software.
