The Safety Manager plays a critical leadership role in onboarding, training, and developing new Safety Team members, ensuring they are well-prepared with the knowledge and resources needed for success in the field. This position collaborates closely with field teams, project managers, and executive leadership to uphold compliance with OSHA regulations, local safety requirements, and company policies.

Key responsibilities include conducting weekly job site audits, performing safety inspections, and leading comprehensive investigations and documentation of workplace incidents. Weekly & frequent travel to job sites is required to support field operations and ensure a consistent, high-standard safety presence across all projects.

The ideal candidate is proactive, well-versed in construction safety standards, and skilled in building and maintaining a strong culture of safety throughout diverse and dynamic project environments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching & Training

Lead onboarding, training, and performance oversight for new Safety Team members.
Manage safety reporting, project visits, and field audits for junior staff.
Serve as Acting Safety Director when needed; review and approve timesheets.
Supervise administrative staff within the Safety Department.

Safety Audits & Inspections

Conduct regular job site inspections to identify and correct hazards.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and company safety standards.
Document findings and communicate results to project and branch leadership.

Accident Investigation

Investigate incidents, gather evidence, and complete required documentation.
Coordinate with HR and leadership on medical or corrective actions.
Implement preventative measures and support injured employees.

Policies & Programs

Enforce safety regulations and ensure PPE compliance.
Maintain safety records, OSHA logs, and audit documentation.
Support project teams in integrating safety into planning and execution.
Oversee emergency response readiness and onsite training.

Safety Instruction

Deliver safety and regulatory training for new hires and field personnel.
Train and certify equipment operators; audit performance for compliance.
Maintain credentials and continually update safety knowledge.

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work this position performs. This is not a complete listing; other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience in construction safety, with field or project-based experience strongly preferred.
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification required; CSP, CHST, or similar credentials preferred.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable safety regulations.
Proven experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and investigations.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Ability to work independently across multiple projects in dynamic construction environments.

Physical Requirements include, but are not limited to the following:

Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat, climb and perform physical inspections regularly.
Able to frequently travel to job sites and meetings.
Able to wear the required personal protective equipment.
Able to work with specialized safety equipment.
Able to see, talk, and hear in person, via phone, and online/video.
Able to lift & carry items up to 50 lbs.

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