Safety Lead| Foster City, CA

Pharmaceutical / Construction Safety Manager

Role Summary

The Pharmaceutical / Construction Safety Manager will support the delivery of a New Research Center project in Foster City under the direction of the Associate Director. This role is responsible for ensuring all project activities comply with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies throughout demolition, construction, startup, and commissioning.

The Safety Manager will work closely with internal EH&S teams, cross-functional stakeholders, external designers, construction partners, owner representatives, and regulatory authorities. The role requires strong field presence, technical expertise, and the ability to adapt to changing project conditions while proactively managing safety programs and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Project & EH&S Support

• Support project teams in achieving EH&S objectives across the full project lifecycle

• Manage and close assigned EH&S workflows in accordance with established guidelines

• Participate in Owner–Architect–Contractor (OAC), design, and project safety meetings

• Support environmental permitting processes and waste generation coordination

• Coordinate EH&S activities during construction, startup, and commissioning

• Review project documentation, RFIs, and safety-related submittals

• Review Hazardous Monitoring System (HMS) systems and programming

• Perform waste analysis and assist with EH&S program design

• Coordinate with internal teams, owner vendors, general contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities

Construction Site Surveys

• Conduct regular construction site safety surveys for demolition and new construction of the NCF and surrounding areas

  • Perform approximately 3–5 site surveys per week, based on construction activity level

• Collect, document, and report findings and observations using the ISNet platform

• Track trends, identify hazards, and support corrective actions

• Compile best practices and lessons learned at project completion

Program Administration & Coordination

• Assist in developing and refining construction and maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Participate in safety review meetings related to significant observations or incidents

• Coordinate and communicate with key internal personnel regarding project activities and safety concerns

• Develop and deliver construction safety orientation training for general contractors and subcontractors

• Develop and host safety orientation training for internal employees impacted by shared construction sites

Technical Review & Assistance

• Review Task Plans, Methods of Procedure (MOPs), and Disturbance Avoidance Procedures

• Support workflow approvals and ensure required sign-offs by contractors, Facilities, and EHS

• Manage and track an anticipated 30–50 disturbance avoidance procedures over the course of the project

• Draft construction safety-related technical documentation as requested

• Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 7+ years of direct construction safety experience

  • Working knowledge of pharmaceutical safety protocols

  • OSHA 510 certification required

  • Advanced knowledge of construction safety standards and best practices

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Proven ability to coach, mentor, and influence teams on construction safety processes

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 275 full-time HazTek safety professionals. 

At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety

We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of the organization; an environment in which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.