Position Type: Full time
State: CA
City: San Diego
Zip Code: 92103
Compensation: $89,000.00 - $148,300.00

Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

AvalonBay Communities is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to play a key role in maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment across our multifamily developments. This role requires a proactive and knowledgeable safety professional who is bilingual in English and Spanish and has hands-on experience in multifamily and hospitality construction or operations.

You will serve as a safety leader, providing oversight, education, and enforcement of safety policies and regulations at assigned communities and business units, while also offering support to additional sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and enforce compliance with AvalonBay’s safety and health policies, as well as all local, state, and federal regulations

• Build strong relationships with associates, contractors, vendors, and business partners to cultivate a positive and proactive safety culture

• Take immediate action to halt work when immediate danger to life or health (IDLH) conditions exist and guide correction efforts

• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence

• Serve as a hands-on expert in the field, capable of managing complex safety scenarios with minimal supervision

• Analyze safety metrics and incident trends; make data-informed recommendations for safety program improvements

• Deliver training and orientation sessions tailored to diverse teams, often in Spanish, to ensure full comprehension of safety practices and policies

• May oversee and develop junior safety personnel or project teams, setting goals and monitoring progress

Qualifications:

Experience & Education:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant safety experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in multifamily and hospitality environments

• Four-year degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or a related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Language Requirement:

• Fluency in English and Spanish (required) – must be able to train, communicate, and write safety documentation in both languages

Certifications:

• OSHA 30 (required)

• CPR/First Aid (required within 30 days of hire)

• BCSP certification (e.g., CHST®, CSP®) is preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

• Proficient understanding of OSHA regulations and national safety standards

• Ability to conduct site assessments, prepare written reports, and track corrective actions to completion

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and internet-based safety platforms

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to regularly stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs

• Must be able to climb stairs/ladders and navigate active construction or maintenance areas

• Regular travel to communities, job sites, and regional offices required

• Must be able to wear PPE as required, including hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses

How AvalonBay Supports You

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)

Job ID JR105044