Sr. Manager Health & Safety

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Senior Manager Health & Safety 

The Venues and Infrastructure (VNI) team plays a critical role in delivering competition and non-competition venues that are functional, innovative, and fully accessible for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As part of the larger Sport and Games Delivery group, the VNI team ensures that all venues are designed, developed, and delivered with the highest standards for functionality, sustainability, and inclusion. 

Reporting to the VP, Infrastructure, the Sr. Manager, Health & Safety will lead the health and safety efforts for VNI. The Sr. Manager will prepare the health and safety strategy, including the execution plan, the resourcing, and interface management; lead VNI health and safety efforts during the delivery of the venues; and manage a team of health and safety specialists and subject matter experts for the construction works. In addition, the Sr. Manager will take an integral role working with our delivery partners to ensure compliance and coordination with LA28 requirements. This role will require deep collaboration across Venue Management, Legal, Risk, Procurement functional areas, as well as partners and suppliers.

The successful candidate will have established, led, and managed multi-site health and safety teams for complex infrastructure projects and/or large-scale temporary events.

Key Responsibilities:

 Health and Safety Leader

• Foster a culture of safety and ensure a safe work environment by partnering with company, site, and contractors’ safety leadership. Empower site-teams to own health and safety practices and results
• Prepare health and safety strategy and policy documents for VNI, in coordination for overall LA28 health and safety. This includes the resourcing plan, the execution plan, as well as key interfaces
• Advise and report to LA28 leadership on health and safety trends, emerging risks, and evolving regulations to ensure alignment with organization goals
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to address health and safety issues
• Lead comprehensive risk assessment for VNI activities and develop mitigation strategies for all venues

Site Safety Leader

• Hire and lead a team internal and external site health and safety specialists
• Conduct site safety orientations for all staff, contractors, and suppliers on the project sites
• Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, recommend and implement corrective actions
• Conduct, lead, or support accident investigation, perform root cause analysis, and communicate findings and preventative measures
• Develop and maintain site-specific health and safety documentation, including manuals, checklists, procedures, and training records

Health and Safety Management

• Conduct continuous improvement activities to validate and improve safety plan
• Monitor and audit site activities and reports to LA28 and VNI standards. Ensure health and safety compliance of all contractors, suppliers, and staff on site
• Participate in relevant regulatory certifications, compliance reporting, and other safety training

Background & Qualifications:

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in health and safety leadership, including multi-site supervision
• Experience in construction works, including complex infrastructure and temporary events. Prior Olympic & Paralympic Games and major events experience a plus
• Expert knowledge of construction and site health and safety regulations and best practices, including OSHA/CalOSHA, working at heights, confined spaces, heat and illness prevention, etc.
• Experience leading teams of full-time and contracted workforce

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work in office at Los Angeles HQ with some travel to supplier and venues

Education:

• Bachelor's degree Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management or related field
• Relevant Health & Safety certifications (e.g. OSHA 30-hrs)
• Project management certification desired

Expectations:

• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
• Solve for yes attitude, with high level of integrity and confidentiality

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 - $130,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.