COURTNEY INC.
is a Roofing and Waterproofing Commercial Construction Company serving Northern California, Southern California, and Nevada. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects, we specialize in providing comprehensive waterproofing and roofing solutions for commercial construction. Our team is dedicated to excellence, precision, and collaboration, and we are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Construction Safety Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in construction safety protocols/procedures, and experience/knowledge of California OSHA laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
Safety Program Leadership & Compliance Review, develop, and implement company-wide safety policies, programs, and procedures in accordance with OSHA/Cal/OSHA requirements. Own and maintain required written programs (IIPP, Heat Illness Prevention, HazCom, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Emergency Action, etc.) and ensure they are current and field-ready. Establish safety goals and leading/lagging indicators; report trends and performance to leadership (TRIR/DART, near-miss reporting, audit scores, corrective action closure). Field Execution & Coaching Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to integrate safety into planning and production (pre-task planning/JHAs, AHAs, site-specific safety plans). Conduct routine and special audits/inspections; document findings, assign corrective actions, verify closure, and provide field coaching. Maintain stop-work authority for imminent hazards and support operations in rapid, practical hazard mitigation. Roofing & Waterproofing Hazard Controls Lead fall protection planning and enforcement (guardrails, PFAS, anchor points, tie-off compliance, rescue planning/drills). Manage hot work controls for torch, kettle, and related operations (permits, fire watch, fire prevention, extinguishers, end-of-day checks). Implement HazCom and chemical exposure controls for primers/solvents/PMMA and other systems (SDS library, labeling, storage, ventilation, PPE, spill response). Support silica and dust controls for concrete restoration and prep activities (wet methods, HEPA vacs, compliance documentation). Oversee ladder/scaffold/aerial lift safety including inspections and authorized user expectations. Training & Documentation Deliver site-specific orientations and toolbox talks; tailor content to roofing, waterproofing, concrete restoration, and sheet metal risks. Build and maintain a role-based training matrix; coordinate and track required certifications (OSHA, fall, lifts, scaffold, silica, respirator, CPR/First Aid, etc.). Maintain records for training, inspections, incidents, near-misses, corrective actions, permits, and compliance documentation; ensure audit-ready files. GC / Subcontractor Coordination Serve as liaison between General Contractors, clients, and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project safety requirements, documentation, and site rules. Support preconstruction safety planning and jobsite start-up (SSSPs, JSAs, emergency procedures, site logistics, access, and sequencing). Incident Response, OSHA, and Workers' Compensation Lead incident response and root cause investigations; develop corrective actions and verify closure.
Interface with OSHA/Cal/OSHA as required:
support inspections, manage documentation requests, assist with citation responses, and track abatement/corrective action plans. Coordinate workers' compensation processes: timely reporting, claim documentation support, communication with carriers/TPAs, and return-to-work / modified duty coordination. Analyze incident and claim trends and implement prevention strategies to reduce frequency and severity. Operations Support (Office, Yard, Fleet) Oversee safety aspects of field and office operations including yard/warehouse practices, PPE issuance, equipment inspections, and fleet safety expectations. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Certifications & Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years of qualified project safety experience on large, or similar type construction projects that are representative of the planned construction activities.
- Certified CSP from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, or CHST with at least 10 years of experience. Other equivalent certifications such as US Army Skill Identifier 6Q will be considered on a case-by-case basis and require prior approval by Courtney Inc. A formal interview will be required.
- OSHA 30 Hour for Construction training or equivalent certification, CPR certification.
- Ability to stop work in the event of workplace hazards until corrective actions have been implemented, Safety Standards (i.e., ANSI), and the Company safety standards
- Ability to effectively implement: Federal and Nevada regulations, best practice consensus Standards (i.e., ANSI), and the Company safety standards.
- Capable of writing a risk assessment using a 4 X 5 probability / severity risk matrix, communicate to foremen (front line leader) through the use of a risk assessment, efficiently put Foremen back in charge after an intervention, assess if Foremen are capable of performing these duties, and identifying workers who can perform this duty.
- Capable of conducting detailed incident investigations and root cause analysis, deriving actionable lessons learned to effectively reduce risk, communicating these lessons learned to Superintendent staff, documenting the corrective actions implemented, and ensuring that the new controls are maintained through periodic assessments 5+ years of construction safety experience; in roofing and/or waterproofing experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of California OSHA laws and documentation requirements; experience maintaining a compliant IIPP. Experience supporting OSHA/Cal/OSHA inspections, documentation requests, and corrective action/abatement processes. Experience supporting workers' compensation claims, incident documentation, and return-to-work / modified duty programs. Preferred Credentials
OSHA 500/501
certification (preferred) or ability to obtain. CPR/First Aid certification (preferred). Skills & Attributes Strong understanding of construction risk management and hazard control principles. Safely and correctly Climb a ladder up to and including 50 feet in height, work at heights, Outdoors, in the weather and / or uneven ground / Construction sites, working around moving equipment. Strong initiative, organizational skills, and attention to detail; ability to multitask and prioritize workload. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable delivering training and coaching in the field. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employees and company sensitive information. Ability to establish and maintain rapport and interact with various levels of professionals. Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); comfortable with tracking systems and reporting. Valid driver's license and ability to travel and stay overnight for days at a time to jobsites across Northern CA, Southern CA, and Nevada.
Benefits:
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$80-100K salary
Work Location:
In person
Benefits:
401(k)/401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Truck & Fuel Pay:
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of qualified project safety experience on large, or similar type construction projects that are representative of the planned construction activities? Do you have your CSP Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, or CHST with at least 10 years of experience? Do you have your OSHA 30 Hour for Construction training or equivalent certification?
Work Location:
In person