Safety Manager Jobs in California
Safety Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with consistent demand across construction, manufacturing, logistics, and tech, at every level from entry-level safety coordinator through senior environmental health and safety director. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where employers such as Chevron, Kaiser Permanente, and Amazon operate large facilities with dedicated safety teams. Construction site safety, process safety management, and CalOSHA compliance are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Provide safety leadership and technical assistance to operations teams, evaluates safety performance against established targets and reports on safety performance.
- Participates in the safe planning of work by advising operations and project managers on contractual and Company safety requirements. Attends safety meetings and project startup meetings.
- Prepares and reviews site safety plans, risk assessment, work permits, MOPs, and other supporting safety documentation.
- Visits construction projects regularly to perform audits and inspections, identify any hazards and liabilities, and to ensure Company employees are working in a safe manner and under safe working conditions.
- Responds to incidents or safety reports from employees, foreman, superintendents, customers, or other parties.
- Verifies compliance with Company policies, OSHA and other applicable regulatory agency Verifies that safety documentation, including permits, authorizations, and logs are maintained.
- Develops safety competencies in supervisors and site safety personnel and advises of areas where good practices are in place and identifies areas for improvement.
- Meets regularly with foreman, superintendents, and general contractors to identify and correct any safety issues and takes appropriate corrective actions to correct the problems.
- Manages relationships with client site safety personnel to help address any future issues.
- Monitors and reports to operations team on the completion of safety engagement activities such as safety observations, safety campaigns, recognition events and incident reports.
- Utilizes the Company’s designated Safety Systems and Software for managing incidents, audits/inspections/observations, corrective actions, and other safety activities as directed.
- Facilitates timely and appropriate level of investigation and subsequent review and sharing of information.
- Works cross functionally with regional human resources, training, procurement, contracts, and other functions to coordinate areas of mutual need.
- Assesses overall training needs of projects and manages train-the-trainer designations for project level safety Provides safety training based on needs to selected personnel.
- Maintains required certifications.
- 5- 10 years of experience in safety and/or in the construction industry. Electrical construction preferred.
- Certified Safety Professional, Construction Health and Safety Technician, Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction, 30 Hour OSHA Outreach/Trainer, EM-385 Accident Prevention Plans, NPFA 70e, Root Cause Analysis Training or similar/equivalent safety credentials and qualifications preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of safety rules and regulations including fall protection, silica, confined space, forklift, and scissor lift operation, trenching, scaffolding, energy control/LOTO and general construction safety.
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Highly effective presentation and training delivery skills.
- Experience managing responses to incidents and gathering documentation.
- Is a team player – a positive, well-organized, proactive force to support profit and growth of the Company.
- Frequent travel is required for this position.
- Promotes overall safety culture and contributes to internal safety communication, promotions, and campaigns.
- 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.
- Drive for long periods of time.
- Utilize ladders, man lifts or reach booms.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Full squats, stoop or kneeling.
- This role operates in an active construction and warehouse environment.
- This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
- There may be a variety of weather conditions while on jobsites such as rain, snow, heat.
- There may be high noise levels while on jobsites.
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or their designee.
Bergelectric is a Federal government contractor and subject to the requirements of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). We have listed the affirmative action laws that we are governed by and their implementing regulations for your easy reference:
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Safety Manager Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
- TikTok16

- Apple9

- MV Transportation8

- UniFirst6

- OpenAI5

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Transportation & Logistics
- Construction & Real Estate
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Artificial Intelligence
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across California.
- Current Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential recognized under California hiring standards
- Demonstrated knowledge of CalOSHA Title 8 regulations and compliance requirements
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field
- Experience conducting workplace hazard assessments, audits, and incident investigations
- Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs for diverse workforces
- Proficiency with OSHA recordkeeping, injury reporting, and workers' compensation coordination
Safety Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety manager in California?
Most safety manager roles in California require a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a related field, combined with field experience in a safety coordinator or specialist role. California employers strongly favor candidates who hold the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Familiarity with CalOSHA Title 8 standards is treated as a baseline requirement in most industries, so grounding yourself in those regulations early gives you a clear advantage in the hiring process.
How much do safety managers make in California?
Safety managers in California earn a median of about $102,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,760 for the lowest 10% to over $161,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety managers in California?
Employers hiring safety managers in California right now include TikTok, Apple, and MV Transportation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's mix of large construction contractors, major healthcare systems, and manufacturing and logistics operations means demand comes from a wide range of industries rather than clustering in a single sector.
Which California cities have the most safety manager jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most safety manager openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its large construction, logistics, and entertainment production industries, the Bay Area through tech campuses and biotech facilities, and San Diego through defense contractors and life sciences employers, which means even cities outside the largest metros can show strong activity when a major facility or project is active nearby.
Are there remote safety manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety management is inherently on-site work, with most responsibilities tied to physical inspections, hazard assessments, and direct workforce oversight that cannot be done remotely. About 41% of safety manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on program development, compliance documentation, or corporate EHS oversight rather than site-level management.
How can I get hired as a safety manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a safety coordinator or safety specialist role, which large California construction firms, healthcare systems, and manufacturers regularly post as junior positions. CalOSHA's voluntary protection programs and large employers such as Kaiser Permanente and major general contractors often bring in associate-level safety staff who rotate through supervised site work. Completing a Cal/OSHA 30-hour outreach course and beginning the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential process signals seriousness to hiring managers, even before you hold a CSP.
Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search by city or specialty to narrow results to roles that match your experience level and industry, then apply directly to the listings that fit.
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