Traveling Safety Manager

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

One of the top structural steel erectors in the country
, this organization has been in business for over 30 years and has built an outstanding reputation for excellence, safety, and reliability within the industry. The company is continuing to expand and is seeking to add exceptional talent to its growing team of professionals.

The Traveling Safety Manager serves as the on-site safety expert, ensuring that company safety programs and policies are implemented, understood, and followed on all assigned projects. This role requires strong leadership, technical safety knowledge, and the ability to travel extensively to various job sites.

• Serve as the safety lead on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with company safety programs and OSHA/MSHA regulations.
• Develop and implement site-specific Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
• Provide leadership and training to site personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings, general contractor coordination meetings, and other project-related discussions.
• Train employees on project-specific safety topics, including fall protection, equipment operation, and hazard awareness.
• Verify JHA sign-offs for all ongoing tasks.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near‑miss events, and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and participate in inspections and audits.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on safety performance metrics and recommend improvements.
• Provide regular updates and reports to management.
• Complete assigned projects and tasks on schedule.

• Ability to travel extensively and remain on job sites for several weeks at a time (approx. 75% travel).
• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in construction safety, preferably within structural steel erection.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations.
• BCSP certification (CSSP, CHST, STS‑C, or equivalent) required or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrated expertise in fall protection and related training.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1926 Subpart R (Steel Erection).
• Experience with cranes, rigging, forklifts, and scissor lifts a plus.
• Excellent communication, technology, and leadership skills.

• Field‑oriented work requiring walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and tolerate outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.
• Must be willing to travel and work weekends as needed.

• Competitive base salary
• Per Diem
• Performance bonuses
• Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible family members
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous holiday and PTO program

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.