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How much do contract safety manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract safety manager in the United States is $98,189.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Contract Safety Manager job?

A Contract Safety Manager is a safety professional hired on a contractual basis to ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulations. They develop and implement safety programs, conduct inspections, and provide training to reduce hazards. Their role often includes enforcing OSHA standards, investigating incidents, and recommending corrective actions. They work across industries like construction, manufacturing, and logistics to maintain a safe work environment.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Contract Safety Manager?

As a Contract Safety Manager, your daily activities may include conducting site safety inspections, leading safety meetings or trainings, and ensuring that all work adheres to local and federal safety regulations. You'll review and update safety policies, investigate incidents or near-misses, and generate comprehensive reports for management and clients. Collaboration with contractors, site supervisors, and regulatory agencies is a regular part of the role, requiring adaptability and clear communication. These responsibilities help foster a proactive safety culture and reduce the risk of workplace accidents on contracted projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Safety Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Safety Manager, you need expertise in occupational health and safety practices, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a bachelor's degree in safety management or a related field. Familiarity with OSHA regulations, incident reporting software, and certifications like CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or OSHA 30/40-hour training is typical. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you collaborate effectively and enforce safety protocols on site. These capabilities are vital to mitigate workplace hazards, ensure legal compliance, and maintain a culture of safety across contract-based projects.

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Infographic showing various Contract Safety Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,189 per year, or $47.2 per hour.
Safety Manager - Construction

Safety Manager - Construction

DACM Project Management, Inc

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Position Title: Safety Manager Client / Program: Los Angeles Community College District – BuildLACCD Program Position Location: LACCD Campuses - Los Angeles Area Position Start Date: Approximately June The successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the LACCD BuildLACCD Facilities Program Salary $145,000 per year as a full-time employee. Full company benefits, including 10 paid vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days. Medical and dental insurance Position Overview: Provide safety management at LACCD campuses as an owners representative.

Coordinate safety with program contractors Duties:  Perform management oversight of construction activity on behalf of LACCD, report on contractor regulatory and contract safety compliance on multiple projects sites.  Monitor compliance to all current OSHA requirements that relate to the specific construction projects.  Perform daily safety reviews of work in progress in accordance with current Safety Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as developed and updated by BuildLACCD.

 Monitor adherence to Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) requirements and procedures.  Support to the Program Safety Manager, including but not limited to, attending any required meetings, or providing safety reports/analysis as requested.  Attend construction meetings with college project team and general contractor.

Leading the safety topic (toolbox), report on site observations (Observation Report) and review upcoming construction schedule for hazard preparedness.  Perform ongoing construction site safety inspections and generate daily safety report for all site visits.  Submit weekly Project Health Safety and Environmental Observation Report to College Project Manager.

 Perform ongoing review, for completion and accuracy, of contractor safety submittals, JHA, MOP, Fall Protection Plans, Crane Lift Plans, Excavation and Scaffold Erecting Plans, Confined Space Entry and hazard assessment of other high risk operations.  Perform review of contractor submitted incident reports, participate in safety stand-downs, and prepare and submit lessons learned to Program Safety Manager.  Perform and document safety orientation with contractor safety representative.

 Monitor adherence to zero tolerance and corrective action policy for workers found not in compliance with the Program’s safety policy.  Flexibility in schedule and transportation to work at multiple sites based on assigned schedule and duties throughout the greater Los Angeles area.  Ability to work in fast-paced environment, establish daily work priorities, and perform oversight at multiple active construction projects.

 Good written and oral communication skills. Minimum Required Qualifications: Required Experience:  Minimum 10 years of continues experience in commercial construction  Minimum 5 years of managing multiple projects in different stages of construction at multiple jobsite locations  Minimum 5 years field experience as Construction Safety Consultant working with General Contractors and Subcontractors  Experience working with OCIP  Minimum of 2 years experience in construction of educational projects in a campus environment.  Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - (include copy of certificate in resume package)  Minimum of holding a valid Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certificate orConstruction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) orCertified Safety ManagerConstruction (CSMC) certificate issued by the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) - (include copy of certificate in resume package)  Experience on modernization-type projects involving abatement, remediation and other hazardous waste material removal such as asbestos and lead-based paint  Extensive knowledge and experience with senior safety management with large building programs across multiple sites  Experience participating in scheduled construction progress meetings  Strong experience in incident and daily construction reporting  Ability to effectively communicate with owners construction management staff and contractor’s site Management Team  Ability to manage, control and accurately report in a timely manner all safety incidents  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Qualifications:  Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER - (include copy of certificate in resume package)  Current OSHA 500 (Trainer in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry) - (include copy of certificate in resume package)  Construction management, safety management, safety engineer or related degree is preferred  Additional safety/health certifications and credentials as appropriate for this position