Safety Manager

Overview:

Who is OHLA USA
?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset,
our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

OHLA USA is seeking a Safety Manager to support the Port Miami North Bulkhead Realignment Project, a large-scale marine and heavy civil infrastructure project. The Safety Manager will be responsible for promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, conducting inspections, leading safety training, and supporting incident prevention efforts across all project activities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily site safety inspections and pre-task safety meetings.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and project-specific safety plans.
• Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and stop unsafe work when necessary.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain safety records, inspections, incident reports, and OSHA documentation.

• Support safe execution of excavation, crane operations, marine work, structural steel erection, utility relocation, confined space entry, and other high-risk activities.
• Verify competent person requirements and permit compliance.
• Monitor traffic control, fall protection, and over-water work activities.

• Assist with implementation of emergency response and hurricane preparedness plans.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action tracking.
• Conduct new hire orientations and ongoing safety training programs.
• Maintain training records and certifications.

• Work closely with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and corporate safety leadership.
• Participate in safety meetings and support project audits and inspections.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of construction safety experience in heavy civil, marine, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Experience with OSHA compliance, safety inspections, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Marine construction, port, or waterfront project experience strongly preferred.

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• TWIC Card (or ability to obtain)
• Competent Person Training (Excavation, Fall Protection, Scaffolding)
• Knowledge of Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, and Silica Exposure Control

• OSHA Maritime Training
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
• FDOT MOT / Temporary Traffic Control
• Bilingual English/Spanish

• Strong understanding of OSHA construction regulations.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement effective corrective actions.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and safety training.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Full-time, onsite position located at Port Miami.
• Outdoor work in a marine construction environment.
• Must be able to walk active construction sites, climb ladders and structures, wear required PPE, and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!!

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status,…