On-Site Safety Manager

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Are you a team‑oriented problem‑solver, known for your attention to detail and commitment to getting things right? If so, you’re in the right place. We’re seeking a motivated, growth‑minded On‑Site Safety Manager who’s excited to travel and ready to create a safety‑first culture with our team.

Founded in 1960, Cooper Steel is a national leader in steel, helping to set and exceed the standard for fabrication, erection, project management, detailing, and estimating. Family owned and operated from day one, our close‑knit team is relentless in the pursuit of excellence, fueled by challenge, and committed to ensuring everyone goes home safely at the end of every day. Not everyone is built for this.

But the ones who are? They’re Built Cooper Strong.

• Promote a strong safety culture internally and externally, maintaining Cooper Steel’s core priorities:
  Safety, Quality, and Production
• Perform safety inspections, prepare written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventative measures, and follow up to ensure measures have been abated
• Review subcontractors’ site‑specific plans, temporary bracing plans, and training documents prior to a project’s erection
• Attend pre‑erect meetings with subcontractors, on‑site management, and project managers
• Review scope safety plans with the erector and on‑site safety manager as applicable
• Perform and/or assist with accident investigation and root cause analysis as needed
• Administer and/or assist in training Cooper Steel field employees

• Minimum 5 years of experience in safety (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Knowledge of CFR 1926 OSHA Standards
• OSHA 30 or 510 Certification (Preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills, communicating and working effectively with a diverse range of individuals
• Good judgment and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Detail‑oriented, with highly developed organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time

• Competitive, salaried pay
• Travel benefits, including company‑paid travel, per diem, and vehicle allowance
• Consistent work/life balance through a rotating schedule
• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity
• Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more
• Opportunities for growth and training certifications, including OSHA 510 and 511, CHSP, and more

Cooper Steel doesn’t just build strong. We show up with grit, push boundaries, exceed expectations, and get the job done. If you're wired to push past the basics and grow your career, you might be Built Cooper Strong, too. Step up to the challenge and apply today.

Cooper Steel is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other factors. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.