Construction Safety Manager

Job Summary

The Safety Manager will oversee workplace safety practices, ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations, conduct safety training, and lead incident investigations to continuously improve workplace safety. The position's goal is to reduce workplace hazards, promote a culture of health and safety, and support legal compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute health and safety plans according to legal guidelines.

• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a safe and healthy workplace culture.

• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits of practices, procedures, and facilities.

• Oversee and manage company Field Safety Technicians.

• Lead safety training and orientation sessions for employees.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with safety regulations by inspecting staff, equipment, and work areas.

• Investigate incidents, document workplace accidents, and recommend corrective actions.

• Analyze incident reports and safety metrics to identify emerging trends and suggest improvements.

• Advise management on safety issues, standards updates, and compliance strategies.

• Client safety prequalification.

• Maintain online 3rd-party contractor management platform, submitting health, safety, quality, risk, and regulatory information as requested by Hiring Clients that meet their qualification requirements. Such as AVETTA, ISNetworld,  and other platforms. 

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.

• Professional certification (e.g., OSHA, CSP, CSM) is highly desirable.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in safety management or related field.

• Critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Attention to detail and strong observation abilities.

• Up-to-date knowledge of state, federal, and local safety regulations.

• Experience with data analysis and risk assessment is an asset.

Key Industries

• Construction: Experience with machinery, heights, and hazardous materials is vital for building and project sites.

• Manufacturing: Involvement with factory environments, equipment safety, and production processes is essential.

Site-Specific Experience

Plant Experience

• Oversight of manufacturing plants or industrial facilities

• Risk management for equipment-heavy operations, stationary machinery, and hazardous materials storage.

• Knowledge of permit-required confined spaces, lockout/tagout, and emergency response procedures.

Field Experience

• Hands-on safety management at construction sites, infrastructure projects, or remote operational locations.

• Hazard identification in constantly changing environments, excavation/trenching, hot work, working at heights, and environmental risk management.

• Direct engagement with contractors and subcontractors for daily hazard analysis.

Fleet Experience

• Ensuring safety standards for company vehicle fleets or mobile heavy equipment

• Implementation of vehicle inspection protocols, DOT compliance, driver safety programs, and accident investigation.

• Fleet-specific best practices, including PPE requirements and behavioral safety observations.