Overaa Construction is a highly reputable, well-established Bay Area general contractor headquartered in Richmond, CA since 1907. We serve a wide range of commercial construction markets, including general building, education, industrial, water infrastructure, energy, laboratory, and healthcare. Named a Top 10 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area in 2024, Overaa is proud of its strong culture and values, supported by a dynamic, technically forward-thinking IT department. We are seeking outstanding candidates who share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Position Overview
POSITION SUMMARY
Maintain and apply knowledge of current health and safety policies, regulations, and industrial processes. Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Conduct on your own and/or collaborate with carpenter & laborer unions, HR, training vendors, and internal SMEs to plan and deliver at least two corporate safety training sessions per week, following annual training calendar, supported by the Operations Specialist.
· Serve as a subject matter expert on safety, health, and environmental issues; provide practical, hands-on guidance to employees, supervisors, and management to ensure safe operations across all job sites and facilities.
· Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA and other applicable local and state regulations through the development, coordination, and delivery of mandatory and recurring safety training programs.
- · Create, review, and update company safety manuals, policies, programs, and procedures in response to regulatory changes and operational needs.
- · Maintain operational efficiency through effective use of Safety Management Software (KPA or other), ensuring accurate and timely documentation of safety activities such as toolbox talks, required trainings, observations, and compliance tasks.
- · Support administrative compliance initiatives including the company’s Respiratory Protection Program, annual evaluations of existing programs, and required refresher trainings.
- · Coach and mentor site safety engineers by providing field-based observations, feedback, and development plans; support their continued growth through monthly trainings and tailored workshops.
- · Lead companywide communication efforts related to safety via general staff meetings, superintendent steering committee updates, and special communications like Safety Flashes and Lessons Learned.
- · Schedule and facilitate monthly Safety Engineer (SE) trainings and job-specific tailgate meetings aligned with emerging trends, incidents, and seasonal risk factors.
- · Conduct frequent site visits to evaluate training effectiveness, ensure program implementation, and directly engage with crews to identify and correct unsafe behaviors or conditions.
- · Analyze incident and injury data to identify trends and lead focused, data-driven injury reduction initiatives.
- · Develop and manage technical safety documents, including written safety plans, operating procedures, and internal manuals that clearly communicate safety expectations and best practices.
Education and/or Experience:
- CSP or CIH preferred but not mandatory
- Minimum of 3 years directly related to Safety Training
- Minimum of 5 years directly related to construction experience
- Occupational safety certifications and years of safety leadership preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations and in situations where limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop or kneel; and talk to hear. The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven ground. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
This is a full-time, exempt position.
Note: This job description reflects a summary of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the responsibilities that may be assigned. The job description is subject to change at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- construction : 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CSP or CIH (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Richmond, CA 94801 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, CA 94801