Safety Manager I

  • Granite Construction Inc
  • Esparto, California
  • Full Time

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General Summary

The position is responsible for administering and managing the Safety and Health Management System, and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in pursuit of continuous safety improvement.

JOB DUTIES

Responsible for supporting the administration of the Company's Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned location in a manner consistent with the code of conduct.

  • Partner with Company team members, owner representatives, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.

  • Administer and manage compliance with the Company's Safety and Health Management System and Group incident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met.

  • Advise changes and/or adjust work procedures as required to ensure the safety of affected employees and/or the general public.

  • Perform inspections, observations, and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.

  • Conduct and monitor training, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives in order to ensure knowledge and awareness of Safety and Health Management Systems.

  • Initiate, coordinate and conduct meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company expectation and safety standards.

  • Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance and protecting Company interests.

  • Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.

  • Investigate and communicate near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.

  • Manage periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.

  • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires: Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Safety Science, or closely related field and five years of experience in safety management at large, heavy civil construction sites. Must hold Associated Safety Professional Certificate certified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Qualifying experience must be at heavy civil construction sites; ensure employee safety in all aspects of work tasks in a hazardous environment; experience includes creation and articulation of job hazard analysis for large heavy civil construction projects and manage and prioritize needs of several different crews throughout an area of responsibility.

May also qualify with Master's degree in Safety Management, Safety Science, or closely related field, two years of experience, and an Associated Safety Professional Certificate from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Qualifying experience must be at heavy civil construction sites; ensure employee safety in all aspects of work tasks in a hazardous environment; experience includes creation and articulation of job hazard analysis for large heavy civil construction projects and manage and prioritize needs of several different crews throughout an area of responsibility.

Wage Rate: $111,509-$140,595

Hours: Full-time

Place of Employment: 15560 Road 87, Esparto, CA 95627

60% of the time visit job sites in Sacramento, CA

This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for Permanent Employment Certification for the position of Safety Manager I. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311, Washington, DC 20210.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:

$93,729.00 - $140,595.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

Job ID: 484030574
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025

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