Safety Manager

This role provides leadership and guidance for health, safety, and environmental (EHS) programs on major construction projects. The Safety Manager develops and implements site-specific EHS plans, ensures compliance with regulatory and company requirements, and partners closely with project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel to create a safe, proactive safety culture on every job site.

This role provides leadership and guidance for health, safety, and environmental (EHS) programs on major construction projects. The Safety Manager develops and implements site-specific EHS plans, ensures compliance with regulatory and company requirements, and partners closely with project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel to create a safe, proactive safety culture on every job site.

• Work directly with the Project Manager and project leadership to develop and implement an effective site-specific EHS plan that aligns with corporate, divisional, and regional EHS programs and processes.
• Assist Project Managers and EHS Managers/Specialists in coordinating subcontractor EHS protocols, including those for vendors and owner personnel working on project sites.
• Coordinate and align project EHS programs with subcontractors, supporting planning and scheduling of work to eliminate hazards, minimize risks, and proactively manage losses involving injuries or property damage.
• Coordinate and conduct quarterly comprehensive on-site EHS audits to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Regularly inspect and evaluate the project site, equipment, and work processes for compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company and owner policies and procedures.
• Lead and conduct accident and incident investigations, determine root causes, and complete incident reports for Project Management review.
• Accompany injured employees to treatment and medical evaluations, ensuring all EHS protocols and reporting procedures are followed.
• Advise Project Management on industrial hygiene protocols and perform environmental monitoring as required by project conditions and regulations.
• Manage the companys Drug-Free Workplace Policy on assigned projects, ensuring proper testing procedures for pre-employment, vehicle authorization, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and follow-up situations.
• Provide training and education to project and company personnel regarding EHS requirements, including coordinating and delivering new hire EHS orientation programs.
• Administer the corporate SPAT process on assigned projects and ensure timely completion and documentation.
• Prepare and distribute weekly EHS updates to EHS leadership and project stakeholders, clearly communicating trends, issues, and corrective actions.
• Conduct safety training for project teams, including topic-specific sessions on excavation and trenching, fall protection, confined space, silica controls, and other relevant EHS topics.
• Lead weekly toolbox talks and safety meetings, actively engaging field teams and supervision in discussions about risk, controls, and safe work practices.
• Provide safety updates during project staff meetings, highlighting key metrics, incidents, corrective actions, and upcoming risk areas.
• Maintain a strong and visible field presence on job sites, engaging with employees and supervisors to coach safe behaviors and build strong safety relationships.
• Use tools such as Bluebeam and Microsoft Office to prepare reports, presentations, training materials, and documentation related to EHS activities.
• Collaborate with project teams to recognize hazards, implement controls, and manage injury cases effectively, including return-to-work coordination where applicable.

• 5+ years of commercial construction or similar field experience, with a strong focus on site safety.
• Concrete construction experience and familiarity with the associated safety risks and controls.
• Hands-on experience with excavation and trenching safety practices and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge and practical application of fall protection systems and safe work procedures at heights.
• Experience with confined space operations, including entry procedures, permitting, and monitoring.
• Understanding of silica exposure controls and methods to implement and verify compliance in the field.
• Bachelors degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of…