Safety Manager

Why Sierra?

Our goal isn’t to be the biggest contractor in the Northwest, it’s to be the best. We are interested more in quality than quantity, a desire to excel as a team of people who all believe that a commitment to customer service is crucial and that each of us has a contribution that is key to our company’s success. Our mission and guiding philosophy as a leading northwest contractor is to consistently produce the highest quality product while building lasting relationships with our clients and our employees.

Sierra Construction is comprised of hard working individuals that take pride in their work. Our diligence and commitment to excellence has made Sierra one of Washington’s Best Places to Work for 2022 and 2024. We are committed to our employees and will help you build a career you can be proud of. Meet some of our team by visiting  .

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s safety and health programs across all commercial construction projects. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies, with the goal of maintaining a safe workplace for employees, subcontractors, and the public. The Safety Manager will act as a key leader in promoting a proactive, positive safety culture across the organization.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s safety policies, procedures, forms and site‑specific safety plans
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations, as well as company safety standards both in Washington and Oregon
• Monitor industry best practices and update programs and Sierra’s Accident Prevention Program as needed
• Review OSHA 300 annually for compliance
• Assist marketing department with third party reviewer compliance (for example, Avetta)

• Prepare and conduct quarterly Safety Meetings
• Provide employee safety orientations, toolbox talks, and specialized training sessions as needed
• Develop training materials and assist in maintaining records of all safety-related training
• Educate Sierra personnel in the use of current site safety audit software
• Maintain current site safety audit templates for job site use
• Coach and mentor employees and subcontractors on safe work practices
• Monitor employee training expiration dates and assist in facilitating classes as needed
• Prepare and send weekly safety text messages to the field

• Conduct regular, bi‑monthly job site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments in both Washington and Oregon
• Identify unsafe conditions, recommend corrective actions, and verify completion
• Partner with project teams and Superintendents to ensure safe work planning and execution
• Review and disseminate inspection reports submitted by our third‑party safety partners to the job sites and project files
• Review weekly safety audits conducted by Superintendents
• Update third‑party safety audit schedules as required
• Lead investigations of accidents, near misses, and safety violations
• Prepare required reports, root cause analyses, and recommend corrective/preventive measures
• Track safety metrics
• Assist in Crisis Management protocol in coordination with Director of Field Operations
• Work closely with project management, field operations, and subcontractors to ensure safety is integrated into all aspects of construction both in Washington and Oregon
• Attend the in‑house projection meetings
• Facilitate preconstruction and project‑specific safety planning meetings
• Represent the company during regulatory inspections and audits
• Analyze safety performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in safety performance
• Act as a resource for employees at all levels to foster a safe and healthy work environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
• 5+ years of safety management experience in commercial construction,…