Construction Safety Manager

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead field safety efforts across active civil and site development projects. The ideal candidate is proactive and field-oriented, working directly with crews and project leadership to identify potential hazards before work begins and develop practical solutions that allow work to be performed safely and efficiently.

This position will work hand-in-hand with Superintendents, Operations Managers, Project Managers, Foremen, and field crews to plan work, recognize potential risks, and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

• Partner with field crews and project leadership to identify potential hazards before work begins and develop practical solutions
• Participate in pre-planning of upcoming work to ensure safety considerations are incorporated into field operations
• Work closely with Superintendents, Operations Managers, Project Managers, and Foremen on day-to-day safety
• Maintain a visible presence in the field and build strong relationships with crews
• Conduct employee safety orientations and pre-task safety planning
• Recognize jobsite hazards and take immediate corrective action when necessary
• Perform and document weekly jobsite safety inspections
• Ensure required inspections are completed for excavation/trenching, heavy equipment, fall protection, scaffolding, cranes, confined spaces, and hot work
• Lead and document weekly toolbox safety talks
• Ensure designated Competent Persons complete all required inspections
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, training records, and other required project records
• Participate in project safety meetings and communicate safety expectations to employees and subcontractors
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on preventing incidents rather than reacting to them

• 5+ years of construction safety experience, or a degree in Safety with relevant field experience
• Experience in civil/site development, excavation, underground utilities, heavy equipment, or heavy civil construction strongly preferred
• OSHA 30 certification
• CPR and First Aid certification
• CSP, ASP, or CHST certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards
• Strong understanding of excavation/trenching, heavy equipment, fall protection, confined spaces, and other civil construction hazards