Field Safety Leader: IIF Champion & Compliance

Advance Your Career as a Safety Coordinator at Baker Water
At Baker Water, we put people first—prioritizing safety, development, and long-term career growth. With over 90 years of success in the construction industry, we’ve built a reputation for excellence in General Construction, Construction Management, Design-Build, Water and Wastewater Construction, and Concrete Construction. Our ability to self-perform critical tasks and our collaborative approach make us stand out—and we’re just getting started.

Summary

As a Safety, Health and Environmental Manager, you'll play a key role in promoting our Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) culture, ensuring that every co-worker goes home safely every day. This is a field-focused position, with at least 90% of the time spent on-site observing, coaching, and engaging with crews. You’ll provide leadership and mentorship to both co-workers and Field Safety Representatives, reinforcing safe behaviors, correcting hazards, and supporting overall project success.

This role is hands-on, proactive, and deeply embedded in the operations team to drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity (SQP).

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Safety, Health and Environmental Manager, you’ll be expected to demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Be a Visible Safety Resource – Promote and embody our IIF culture on job sites.
• Ensure Safety Compliance – Support project adherence to all company and regulatory safety requirements.
• Case Management – Conduct incident investigations and oversee job site case reporting.
• Leadership – Supervise and mentor Field Safety Representatives.
• Site Safety Oversight – Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Training & Development – Participate in and support safety training and certifications for field staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a safety-related field and at least 3 years of safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• OSHA 500 certification or completion of a recognized safety-related training program is required.
• Certification: Possession of CPR, AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications is highly desirable.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including professional use of email, Dropbox, and the full Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong understanding of construction operations and the ability to influence field teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

At Baker Water, we’re looking for people who take the initiative and make things happen. You’ll be supported by a team that invests in your growth, rewards your effort, and gives you room to lead. In return, you’ll receive:

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• A chance to make a real impact in building better structures and better lives