Startup and Safety Manager

Job Summary

Dennis Group safety professionals assist in the development, management, and implementation of a Health and Safety Program for all of Dennis Group’s projects. Our projects are vertical, industrial construction projects involving multiple engineering disciplines and sub‑contractor trades. The safety professionals will be responsible for the safety practices of all personnel on our projects. This position requires knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management, accident investigation, and training in the construction industry.

The professional will be a member of our safety department and will handle responsibilities including, but not limited to:

Responsible for ensuring safe startup and commissioning activities across multiple project sites or areas.

• Assist in developing and implementing health and safety programs.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating health and safety training and activities.
• Ensure all startup documentation, test procedures, and system handovers comply with internal and regulatory safety standards.
• Facilitate and coordinate required safety and awareness training prior to commissioning activities.
• Manage the approval and issuance of all permitted commissioning activities.
• Lead and manage safety efforts during startup and commissioning phases across multiple project sites or areas.
• Develop and implement commissioning‑specific safety plans, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and energization procedures tailored to project systems and utilities.
• Collaborate with engineers, construction managers, and client teams to identify and mitigate safety risks associated with equipment startup and system commissioning.
• Lead and manage safety efforts during commissioning and startup planning and coordination meetings.
• Develop standardized startup and commissioning standards, procedures and checklists, tailored to specific project systems and utilities as required.
• Must be familiar with federal, state and local safety laws to ensure compliance with all current safety regulations.
• Prepare and deliver safety toolbox talks and safety training topics for contractors.
• Prepare, implement and enforce Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Activities Hazard Analysis (AHAs).
• Attend and prepare safety actions for pre‑construction conferences, pre‑work meetings, including inspection meetings, and periodic progress project meetings.
• Conduct and document jobsite safety observations.
• Review subcontractor safety pre‑qualification submittals.
• Work with Construction Managers and Senior Safety Managers to establish job site safety procedures and policies during initial project mobilization and as needed during the project.
• Review safety programs with client representatives and governmental agencies.
• Research construction safety best practices.
• Support talent growth within the organization.
• Educate and provide training and support to all levels of Dennis Group personnel on accident/injury prevention procedures.

• Investigate accidents, determine root causes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Prepare and distribute data reports of accident and incident metrics, such as OSHA recordable and loss‑trimming rates.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, health and safety, risk management, or construction.
• 2‑5 years of experience overseeing safety activities on construction projects.
• 2‑5 years of work experience in developing, implementing, and coordinating health and safety training and activities for construction projects.
• 2‑5 years of work experience in performing construction jobsite safety inspections and conducting special studies and investigations related to safety and health for the company.
• OSHA training certifications and other professional certifications.
• Ability to travel to job sites throughout North America as required (estimated 75%+).
• Proficient in MS Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Sound judgment and independent decision‑making.
• Self‑starter, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Prolonged periods sitting at…