Senior Safety Manager - Construction

About the job Role Overview

The Senior Safety Manager will provide on-site safety leadership for active construction operations, supporting complex work scopes with an emphasis on precast concrete activities and critical lift operations.

This role is responsible for managing daily safety execution, influencing field leadership, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and site‑specific safety requirements. The ideal candidate is confident operating independently, comfortable in high‑risk environments, and respected by field crews and supervision.

Build Safety LLC is a construction safety firm built by safety professionals for complex, high‑risk work.

Our leadership comes from the field—not a desk‑and our approach is grounded in real‑world execution, accountability, and credibility.

We partner with contractors who expect more from safety than compliance alone. Our teams are trusted to lead, influence operations, and solve problems in real time. Safety professionals at Build Safety are supported by experienced management, clear expectations, and the authority to do the job right.

If you value autonomy, professionalism, and being treated as a leader‑not a clipboard‑Build Safety offers an environment where your experience matters.

• Lead and manage on‑site safety programs for active construction operations
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, audits, and field observations
• Support planning and execution of high‑risk activities, including precast erection and lifting operations
• Review and support Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), lift plans, and detailed work plans
• Facilitate safety orientations, toolbox talks, and targeted safety meetings
• Partner with project leadership to address hazards, corrective actions, and direct risk controls
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and compliance records
• Serve as the primary safety point of contact for field teams and client representatives

• Minimum 8-10 years of construction safety experience
• Precast concrete experience required
• BCSP certification (CHST, SMP, ASP, CSP, or equivalent certification preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• Proven ability to work independently in fast‑paced, high‑risk environments
• Excellent communication skills and professional field presence
• Experience working directly with superintendents, foremen, and craft personnel
• Proficiency with safety documentation and reporting tools (Procore, Safety Culture, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Fieldwire, Velocity
  
  EHS, Site Docs, or similar preferred)

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Strong management support without micromanagement
• Clear expectations and decision‑making authority in the field
• Opportunity to work with experienced construction teams on complex scopes
• Professional environment built by safety leaders who understand the job