Insurance and Safety Program Manager - Construction

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Protecting people on a construction site takes more than enforcing rules. As our EH&S Insurance and Safety Program Manager, you’ll help create a culture where safety professionals are trusted partners who keep workers healthy, reduce risk, and make complex construction environments safer.

This fully onsite, individual contributor role is based at Menlo Park and blends construction safety, insurance expertise, and hands-on field engagement, with two to three days each week spent in the field. You’ll conduct risk assessments, monitor high-risk activities, investigate incidents, support safety and insurance programs, and partner closely with Facilities construction managers, general contractors, and Risk Management while participating in weekly construction safety meetings and the on-call rotation.

• Bring approximately 10 years of construction experience with a strong construction safety background and Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) knowledge

• Understand high-risk construction environments, hazard controls, insurance, claims, and broader risk management

• Develop safety programs and training, support OCIP-enrolled workers, and use data and KPIs to strengthen safety performance

• Build trust through a collaborative, coaching-focused approach that is firm when needed but emphasizes partnership over policing

• Microsoft 365, data analysis, and strong Excel skills are valuable; healthcare experience is preferred

The Facilities Services division enhances health through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team offers essential non-clinical support 24/7, ensuring safe operations and planning for future needs. We represent the intersection of planning, construction, general services, and facilities operations. Learn more about Facilities Services at: Facilities Services | Stanford Health Care

The Facilities Infrastructure & Safety (FIS) business unit is vital in ensuring the safety, security, and operational integrity of Stanford Health Care facilities while also managing disaster preparedness and complex building systems to foster a secure healthcare environment. FIS is made up of multiple departments aligned in focus: Environmental Health & Safety, Facility Field Services, Protective Services, Security Services, Office of Emergency Management, Facilities Engineering - Systems, Operational Technology, Facilities Engineering- Infrastructure, Facilities Services Response Center, and Facilities Administration and Operations.

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) ensures a safe, compliant, and healthy workplace by managing environmental risks, promoting a culture of safety, and leading accreditation efforts across hospital, clinic, and lab environments.

If you are interested in joining Stanford Health Care, please read the job description below and apply online.

A Brief Overview
Manages, implements, and provides follow-up involved in construction practices and claims of the Stanford Health Care Hospital and Clinics and Stanford Children's Health Hospital and Clinics. Conducts job site audits to ensures program implementation and assists in the conduct of accident investigations, root cause analysis and return-to-work practices. Oversees policies and guidelines, reviewing and evaluating claims for liability and compensability, acts as a safety liaison for insurance carriers, and secures necessary information for claims and litigation. Provides management advice related to Insurance, Claims Handling for Construction and General Liability (GL) and oversight of Risk Management related issues.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Manages and coordinates the delivery of the overall Project Specific construction site safety programs. Develops/updates the safety & health program and reviews on a periodic basis.
• Trains project managers, construction managers, and project engineers so they can fulfill their safety responsibilities. Develops and coordinates Risk Management training materials, as necessary, and supervises the training of all new Owner‑Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) enrolled employees including, where applicable, general and sub-contractors.
• Receives and consolidates safety performance reporting. Monitors/analyzes accident information and safety performance statistics for action.
• Supervises safety program administration and audits the safety management process. Assists in monitoring safety performance.
• Maintains current and up to date on regulations and other statutory requirements for Insurance, Safety, and Claims Matters.
• Conducts benchmarking and other process improvement efforts. Collects, assesses, and distributes information for field use.
• Manages use of outside consultants. and insurance vendors. Supervises subcontractor selection/safety qualification, Insurance Vendors and Assessment process.
• Coordinates crisis management plan during Construction and GL type incidents on behalf of the Risk Authority.
• Evaluates safety performance of contractors and promotes a safe working environment.
• Serves as liaison between contractors, subcontractors, and owner.
• Monitors return-to-work for OCIP employees and supports claims management process.
• Conducts claims investigations, both routine and actual, gathering data from providers in a timely manner; prepares case files in orderly, thorough manner; maintains accurate documentation.
• Responsible for communications with Contractors, The Risk Authority (TRA), Stanford Health Care (SHC), Stanford Children’s Health (SCH), and Stanford University for Risk Management Related Issues.
• Coordinates the reporting potential and actual claims to appropriate staff, including insurance entities and assists in the investigation and settlement or defense of Construction, GL and other injury claims.
• Follows through on complaints and legal/risk management matters that have potential to result in claims.
• Coordinates and manages the construction Claims Process.
• Provides guidance and assistance to other claims staff and functional areas. Keeps current on state/territory regulations and issues as well as industry activity and trends.
• Provides initial advising, mediation and management of general liability and construction incidents. Acts as an educational resource and available for consultation to medical, administrative, and other staff members as requested.
• Provides comprehensive reports for leadership

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
• Relevant experience in lieu of degree may be considered. Relevant experience in lieu of degree is in addition to the experience requirements for this position.

Experience Qualifications

• Ten (10) years in construction, claims, and industry safety.
• Seven (7) years in large site project management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirement related to the functional area.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize and plan work and projects including handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Healthcare construction experience a plus

Licenses and Certifications

• None .

Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks

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Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.



You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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