Director, Safety
Company: Irvine Company
Location: East Irvine
Posted on: February 23, 2026
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Job Description:
The Director of Safety is responsible for the strategic design
and operational execution of safety programs across the Division.
This Director will champion a proactive safety culture, focusing on
two primary pillars: Associate Safety (prevention and training) and
Property Safety (facility integrity and life safety systems). This
role acts as the bridge between corporate safety standards and
on-the-ground regional execution. Key Responsibilities: Lead and
mentor a team of Regional Safety Managers by performing monthly
data deep-dives to identify incident trends, "near miss" patterns,
and opportunities for risk reduction. Partner with Risk Management
to optimize Workers’ Compensation processes and provide operational
insights. Collaborate bi-weekly with the Senior Director of
Corporate Safety to align on risk mitigation and regulatory
compliance. Ensure strict adherence to California Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal OSHA, American
National Safety Institute (ANSI), and National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) standards. Manage Fire and Life Safety Systems,
ensuring all inspections are logged in Building Reports and
deficiencies are addressed immediately. Implement proactive tools:
Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Accident
Prevention Plans. Review Global Risk Control (GRC) reports and
implement engineering recommendations to prevent property claims.
Oversee the Safety Committee and internal Recognition Programs to
keep safety top-of-mind for all associates. Audit training
compliance across sites to ensure leadership and associates are
fully knowledgeable of their safety responsibilities. Lead Business
Continuity efforts, including project-managing fire drills and
emergency response planning. Additional Skills: Ability to turn raw
incident data into actionable safety protocols. Exceptional verbal
and written skills. Demonstrates initiative by independently
conducting on-site inspections and investigations with high
attention to detail. Preferred Education: Bachelors degree or
equivalent experience. Preferred Years of Relevant Work Experience:
8 years of experience in Occupational Safety and Health management,
program development and implementation. Apartment communities or
hospitality experience preferred. Additional Requirements: Ability
to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally
and in writing. Multilingual ability is a plus. Certified Safety
Professional (CS) and/or Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
certification preferred. CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Knowledge of regulations/standards including California OSHA,
Federal OSHA, ANSI, NFPA and federal, state, and location
regulations. Occasional travel required. Valid California driver’s
license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as
required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent
operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s Motor Vehicle
Record (MVR) policy, and is part of the essential duties of this
position.) Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:
Compensation: Base Pay Range: $129,500.00 - $170,100.00 Actual
placement within this range may vary based upon, but not limited
to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal
peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time
employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health
benefits.
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