Safety Manager

Job Title: Safety Manager

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all safety programs and compliance initiatives for the company’s construction operations. This role ensures full compliance with OSHA regulations and all federal, state, and local safety requirements while promoting a proactive safety culture across all job sites.

The Safety Manager will work closely with project managers, field supervisors, and executive leadership to reduce risk, prevent incidents, and maintain a safe working environment for all employees and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Program Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA construction standards.
• Lead the company’s safety program, including arc flash prevention and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs) and site-specific safety planning.
• Maintain and update the company’s written safety manual.

Training & Education

• Conduct and coordinate safety training for field and office personnel.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Maintain accurate training records and certifications.

Field Oversight & Compliance

• Perform regular job site safety inspections and audits.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, including arc-rated clothing and fall protection.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries; prepare reports and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate OSHA inspections and serve as company representative during regulatory visits.

Risk Management & Reporting

• Track and analyze safety metrics (TRIR, EMR, DART rates, etc.).
• Manage workers’ compensation claims in coordination with HR.
• Develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence of incidents.
• Prepare safety performance reports for leadership.

Leadership & Culture

• Promote a strong safety-first culture throughout the organization.
• Mentor field supervisors on safety best practices.
• Support preconstruction planning to incorporate safety into project design.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure safe work planning.

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as a Safety Professional in construction.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification (required).
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926).
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Ability to interpret safety standards and implement field-level compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 500 preferred. CHST a plus.
• Experience managing safety programs across multiple job sites.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Work Environment

• Combination of field and office environment.
• Frequent job site visits, including active construction sites.
• May require occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekend site visits.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk active job sites, climb ladders, and access various work areas.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, and arc-rated clothing.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed