Construction Safety Manager

Construction Safety Manager

Location: Illinois |
Company: Sonoma Underground Construction

Building Tomorrow’s Infrastructure through Safety, Quality, and Culture

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Sonoma Underground’s Safety Program to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and client-specific standards. This role drives a proactive safety culture that supports our goal of Incident and Injury-Free work. The Safety Manager will lead safety initiatives, provide training, conduct audits, and partner with leadership and field teams to ensure safety remains a core value across all operations.

• Maintain and improve Sonoma’s Safety Program and compliance documentation.

• Develop job-specific JHAs and site-specific safety plans.

• Deliver onboarding and annual safety training; manage certifications.

• Conduct jobsite inspections, audits, and incident investigations.

• Collaborate with project managers and field superintendents to implement safety best practices.

• Support field operations with site visits, quality checks, and restoration oversight.

• 5+ years in construction safety management (utility or heavy civil preferred).

• CSP, CHST, OSHA Authorized Trainer preferred;
  First Aid/CPR required.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, risk assessment, and safety planning.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

We’re an MBE-certified subcontractor building tomorrow’s infrastructure through safety, quality, and culture. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in underground utility and electrical construction.

To apply, please submit your application directly through our Linked In company page. Once you apply, you will receive access to the full job description, including details on compensation and benefits.