Job Details

Progressive Safety Services is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager to oversee on-site safety operations for a large higher education construction project in Santa Barbara, California. This role is critical in ensuring compliance, fostering a strong safety culture, and protecting the well-being of all personnel on the project.

Duration: 12-18 months

Type: 1099 Contractor

Pay: $63/hr

Completion Bonus: $150/mo

No per diem or relocation offered

Hours are 6am -2:30pm; Monday-Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic degree in Safety or related field.
• Professional designation such as ASP, CHST, or CSP
• OR minimum of

  5 years of prior experience

  as a designated construction safety coordinator.
• Proven ability to conduct multiple safety trainings across diverse topics.

Required Qualifications

• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED
• Possession of an OSHA 30-hour card
• Demonstrated ability to identify hazards and enforce corrective measures.

What We're Looking For

We seek a hands-on leader who is:

• Passionate about safety and compliance.
• Skilled in communication and training delivery.
• Able to balance technical expertise with practical, on-site decision-making.
• Committed to fostering a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Recognize, evaluate, and mitigate safety hazards across the construction site.
• Exercise authority to take immediate corrective action when unsafe conditions are identified.

• Lead and deliver safety trainings including

  (but not limited to):
• Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)
• Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)
• Fall Protection
• Trenching & Excavation
• General Safety & Onboarding
• Hand Tools and other task-specific safety topics
• Collaborate with project leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and client-specific safety requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and daily engagement with crews.