Safety Manager

Job Title:

Safety Manager

Job Description

The Safety Manager develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive safety programs to ensure a safe work environment for employees, subcontractors, and the public. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with OSHA, state, local, and internal safety standards across industrial and electrical construction projects. The Safety Manager serves as a key resource for field and office personnel, promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement in health and safety performance.

Responsibilities

* Develop, implement, and enforce company safety policies, procedures, and standards across industrial and electrical construction projects.

* Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations, as well as internal safety requirements.

* Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits to identify hazards, verify compliance, and drive corrective actions.

* Lead safety orientations for new hires and deliver ongoing safety training for field personnel and other staff.

* Provide or coordinate safety training in areas such as OSHA requirements, environmental health and safety, rigging, and safe work procedures.

* Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; determine root causes and recommend effective corrective and preventive measures.

* Prepare, maintain, and organize safety documentation, reports, and records in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.

* Support project teams in developing and reviewing job hazard analyses and site-specific safety plans.

* Serve as a safety resource and advisor for field supervisors, project managers, and leadership, providing guidance on safety procedures and compliance.

* Coordinate with clients, general contractors, and regulatory agencies on safety-related matters as needed.

* Monitor implementation of safety procedures in construction operations, including industrial and electrical work, to reduce risk and ensure safe practices.

* Promote a proactive safety culture by engaging employees in safety discussions, recognizing safe behaviors, and addressing unsafe conditions promptly.

Essential Skills

* Proven safety experience in construction, preferably in industrial or electrical construction environments.

* Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety requirements.

* Experience with OSHA safety programs, including OSHA 30-hour training.

* Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate OSHA, state, and local safety regulations on active job sites.

* Demonstrated experience conducting safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations.

* Ability to communicate effectively with both field and office personnel, including supervisors and project teams.

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documentation, reports, and records accurately and efficiently.

* Ability to travel to various project sites as required.

* Experience in safety management, construction safety, and environmental health and safety (EHS).

* Knowledge of safety procedures, health and safety practices, and compliance requirements in construction settings.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* OSHA 30 certification.

* OSHA 500 or equivalent safety trainer certification, or willingness to obtain with provided training support.

* Professional safety certifications such as CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), or similar credentials.

* Experience in electrical construction or industrial projects.

* Experience in environmental health and safety (EHS) programs.

* Familiarity with safety training development and delivery for diverse field teams.

* Knowledge of rigging safety practices and inspection requirements.

* Experience with inspection processes and material requirement planning as they relate to safe operations.

* Strong documentation and reporting skills for environmental health and safety compliance.

* Ability to build positive working relationships and influence safety behavior across project teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tarrytown, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility…