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.

• 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 education and experience.

• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification.

• Strong knowledge of applicable safety regulations and standards, including OSHA requirements.

• Proven ability to recognize hazards, assess risk, and recommend effective corrective actions.

• Injury management skills, including incident response, documentation, and follow-up.

• Excellent verbal and written communication…