Divisional Safety Manager - Greenville

Company Mission Statement:

To build up our communities, our clients, and each other by building trust in everything we do.

The Divisional Safety Manager delivers day‑to‑day safety leadership across Commercial and Industrial projects in SC, NC, and VA, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting project teams to achieve measurable safety performance. This role enforces company safety protocols to ensure compliance with federal, state, and location regulations. This role partners with safety personnel, preconstruction, project leadership, field teams, corporate support services and Trade Partners to identify hazards, lead incident response, enforce safety standards, and manage safety program execution at the project level while supporting corporate and divisional safety objectives and budget responsibilities.

This role supports and empowers project teams to uphold the highest standards of worker health and safety.

• Project Site Support
  • Provide oversight and guidance for projects; conduct job‑site safety observations and enforce company safety standards.
  • Ensure toolbox talks, SOAR Orientation, pre-installed meetings, weekly job‑site inspections by field team and safety professionals are being conducted, and pre-task planning is being conducted.
  • Stop work authority to address imminent hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Monitor High Risk Activities such as:
    • Fall Protection.
    • Excavation/trenching.
    • Cranes and rigging.
    • Concrete operations.
    • Heavy equipment.
  • Program Execution and Compliance
    • Implement and maintain project‑level safety plans consistent with corporate policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA, AHJ, etc.).
    • Conduct regular site audits and inspections; document findings and track corrective actions.
    • Review subcontractor safety plans and monitor trade partner compliance.
    • Trade partner subcontract safety management.
• Incident Management
  • Lead or assist in incident investigations, determine root causes, and develop corrective/preventive actions.
  • Maintain accurate incident records, prepare reports for internal leadership and regulatory agencies as required.
  • Respond to after‑hours incidents and provide on‑site leadership during emergency situations.
• Training and Communication
  • Promote a culture of safety through communication, recognition, and engagement.
  • Provide safety orientation and ongoing training (OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, i.e.) for all assigned employees. Track training completion and maintain training records.
  • Communicate safety performance, trends, and recommendations to the Safety Director, Executive General Superintendent, Operational Leadership, and project teams.
• Program Improvement and Budget
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Implement divisional and/or project‑level safety initiatives.
  • Manage assigned safety budget and procure safety equipment and supplies as needed.
  • Support corporate safety program updates and provide feedback.
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection logs, and inspection records for internal and regulatory purposes.
  • Track and report key performance indicators including TRIR, LTIR, EMR, number of inspections, and training hours.

• Personal Attributes
  • High level of integrity and ethical judgment.
  • Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Resilient and adaptable in fast‑paced, high‑risk construction environments.
  • Passionate about continuous improvement and practical safety solutions.
• Technical and Leadership Skills
  • Construction safety expertise with strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and industry best practices.
  • Decision making authority to stop work and enforce corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Investigation skills to lead root cause analysis and corrective action development.
  • Training ability to present safety topics to field crews and leadership.
• Collaboration and Influence
  • Cross‑functional collaboration with Business Unit Leaders, Senior Management, Project Managers, Superintendents, Subcontractors, ESD Divisional Safety Managers and Harper Safety Professionals.
  • Ability to influence field behavior and drive accountability without…