Safety Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Job Description

Company: Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc.
Location: US Highway 27, South Florida
Job Type: Full-Time / On-Site
Project: South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Seepage Pump Station

About Ric-Man Construction

Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc. is an established heavy civil construction contractor with over 35 years of experience successfully delivering complex infrastructure projects throughout Florida.

We specialize in pump stations, underground utilities, large-diameter pipelines, water and wastewater infrastructure, storm drainage, marine construction, and infrastructure rehabilitation.

Our reputation is built on completing challenging projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Position Overview

Ric-Man Construction Florida is seeking an experienced, hands-on Construction Safety Manager to work full-time on our South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Seepage Pump Station project located along US Highway 27.

This is a dedicated, on-site position responsible for overseeing and implementing all aspects of construction safety for a complex heavy civil infrastructure project.

The ideal candidate will have extensive field experience working directly with self-performing heavy civil contractors, Superintendents, Foremen, and construction crews.

We are looking for a proactive safety professional who understands real-world construction operations, can identify and correct unsafe conditions, and is comfortable working directly with field personnel to maintain a strong safety culture.

Previous experience on SFWMD projects or similar water management and public infrastructure projects is a significant plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily safety operations on the SFWMD Seepage Pump Station project.
• Work directly with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and field crews to implement and enforce company safety policies.
• Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and identify, document, and correct unsafe conditions.
• Monitor construction activities involving deep excavations, trenching, shoring, dewatering, reinforced concrete construction, underground utilities, cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment.
• Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and safety training.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Monitor personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and ensure proper use by all personnel.
• Coordinate safety requirements with subcontractors and monitor subcontractor compliance.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, document findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, training logs, and incident documentation.
• Assist with safety-related inspections, audits, and meetings involving SFWMD representatives and other project stakeholders.
• Review high-risk construction activities and coordinate appropriate safety precautions before work begins.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through hands-on field involvement, communication, and accountability.
• Work closely with established field crews to maintain safe and productive construction operations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience, preferably with self-performing heavy civil contractors.
• Strong background in underground utilities, pump stations, pipeline construction, water control structures, or similar heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing safety in active construction environments involving heavy equipment, excavation, trenching, and concrete operations.
• Thorough working knowledge of OSHA construction safety regulations.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, safety audits, employee training, and incident investigations.
• Ability to develop and maintain site-specific safety plans, JHAs, inspection reports, and safety documentation.
• Strong verbal communication, leadership, and written reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with experienced Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors and maintaining an active presence in the field.
• Ability to work full-time at the assigned US 27 project site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience on South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) projects.
• Familiarity with SFWMD construction safety requirements and…