Construction Safety Manager

Construction Safety Manager – The Garrett Companies

We’re seeking a proactive Safety Manager to own and elevate safety standards across multiple states. If you’re ready to hit the road, audit sites, and lead training to keep our teams safe and ahead of industry best practices, this role is for you!

Base pay range: $/hr - $/hr

• Facilitate and manage The Garrett Companies (TGC) Safety Program.
• Manage active or potential insurance claims made by TGC or its subcontractors to ensure proper documentation is provided.
• Complete weekly Safety Observation Reports.
• Ensure all documentation is properly filed, distributed, and followed up on as it relates to all facets of Safety.
• Coordinate with TGC’s construction team to ensure proper training is being provided to all applicable personnel.
• Educate safety requirements and how they align with insurance and liability – clearly defining owner, general contractor, and third‑party responsibilities.
• Research and document safety requirements to stay current with industry standards.
• Keep detailed records of site‑specific safety audits, reports, and incidents.
• Monitor timely completion of safety committee meetings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections.
• Assist in the development of implementation of safety training programs.
• Ensure all active jobsites meet all legal expectations and actively support occupational health and safety.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover cause and identify action items for workers’ compensation claims.
• Reduce liability exposure in terms of safety.
• Increase our ability to process and document safety issues.
• Write and keep current Policies and Procedures for Safety.
• Multi‑state traveling up to two weeks per month.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be knowledgeable in construction safety, plans and systems.
• Minimum of OSHA 30 required, OSHA 500 preferred.
• Must have a degree in safety or extensive work experience in the field of safety.
• Preferably have background in multifamily construction but not required.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Must be consistently detail oriented, strong organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Procore.
• Ability to listen and understand intents and goals.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Budget‑management skills.
• Professional judgment and discretion that comes from experience in working with customer services, internal teams, and 3rd party consultants.
• Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges.
• Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies as it relates to your role.
• Multi‑state traveling up to two weeks per month.

• Positive attitude.
• Coachable.
• Ability to listen and understand intents and goals.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Relentless problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to think 2+ steps ahead and anticipate what comes next.
• Must be willing to work and support at all levels.
• No agencies at this time, please.