Safety Manager - Traveling

Compensation Range: $145,060-$155,060 (Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location)

As a Safety Manager, you will lead project and divisional safety efforts for Concrete Strategies, owning the implementation of corporate safety and health standards in compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements. You’ll set strategy, coach project teams and subcontractors, and drive a zero-injury culture across assigned projects. In addition to program leadership, you will direct Safety Engineers/Coordinators, ensure timely completion of deliverables, and hold stakeholders accountable for results.

• Program Ownership & Planning:
  Develop, implement, and continuously improve the project safety program and site-specific Safety Plans. Translate corporate standards into clear field practices, KPIs, and compliance checkpoints. Identify trends and execute proactive initiatives to eliminate incidents (near-miss/hazard reporting, leading indicators, recognition programs).
• Orientation, Training & Culture:
  Oversee and ensure delivery of new-hire/jobsite orientations; verify documentation and access control for cleared workers. Plan and facilitate training that meets OSHA/Concrete Strategies standards; align content to project risks and phase of work. Champion daily Stretch & Flex and other engagement activities; recognize safe work methods in the field.
• Subcontractor & Partner Management:
  Prequalify and review subcontractor safety programs; ensure they meet or exceed project requirements. Require each subcontractor to designate a qualified safety representative with authority to correct issues. Lead pre-planning meetings prior to start of work; set expectations, controls, and escalation paths.
• Inspections, Audits & Enforcement:
  Lead daily and weekly jobsite inspections; document findings, assign corrective actions, and verify close-out. Maintain toolbox talk logs and safety meeting cadence. Exercise stop-work authority for unsafe acts/conditions; escalate per protocol. Direct incident investigations and root-cause analyses; produce timely reports and corrective action plans. Track leading/lagging indicators; brief project leadership in monthly safety reviews and at staff meetings. Maintain all required safety records and regulatory documentation.
• Emergency Preparedness & Fire Prevention:
  Partner with the Project Superintendent to establish and test evacuation, fire prevention, and fire control procedures. Coordinate drills, equipment inspections, and emergency response resources.
• Leadership & Administration:
  Coach and develop Safety Engineers/Coordinators; provide feedback, ride-alongs, and development plans. Coordinate with Operations, HR, and Risk on claims management, return-to-work, and compliance. Support corporate goals, budgeting for safety resources/PPE, and vendor/training selection.
• Qualifications & Requirements:
  
  Education:
  
  B.S. in Safety & Health or related field (or equivalent experience).
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ years of construction safety experience, including lead or supervisory responsibility on active jobsites; strong grasp of safety/environmental principles and field implementation.
  
  Certifications:
  
  OSHA 30-hour (required); OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer (preferred); CHST/CSP.
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven leadership, influence without authority, and strong written/verbal communication. Tools:
  Proficient with Microsoft Office and common construction management platforms; strong documentation discipline. Language:
  Bilingual in Spanish and intercultural communication skills preferred.

• Frequent on-site presence at active construction projects with exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, airborne particles, outdoor weather, and electrical risks. Physical ability to climb stairs/ladders, move through construction areas; good vision and depth perception. Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle objects/tools; willingness to work in variable conditions. Occasional lifting up to 75 lbs. Travel to multiple jobsites as required.

Concrete Strategies Inc. (CSI) is a full-service national concrete contractor with in-house resources…