Assoc​/Construction Safety Manager

Job Description

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise.

Join our team as a Construction Safety Manager supporting company projects including thermal power plants, renewable generation projects including wind, solar, and energy storage, decommissioning, environmental, communications, facilities, asset acquisitions, and other projects as assigned. This role leads field safety execution, drives Zero Injury initiatives, and ensures regulatory compliance for safety and environmental across construction, maintenance, outage, and operating environments. The Construction Safety Manager partners with project managers, engineers, contractors, and field personnel to embed a strong safety culture and environmental stewardship into every phase of project delivery to minimize workplace hazards and environmental impacts while maintaining efficient operations.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Program Management

• Lead and implement Zero Injury Safety Program, Emergency Response and support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across all project portfolios.

• Develop, implement, and manage safety programs supporting construction, major maintenance, and outage activities.

• Collaborate with internal teams, trade partners, OEMs, EPC contractors, and joint ventures to ensure consistent safety practices.
Field Safety Oversight

• Conduct regular jobsite safety audits, hazard assessments, and field observations to identify leading indicators.

• Monitor high-risk activities including major construction equipment operations, confined space, hot work, lock out tag out, energization, and work at heights.

• Engage with crews to identify hazards, verify controls, and strengthen safety ownership.

• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.

• Review tailboards, observe job setup, inspect vehicles/equipment, and verify PPE and high-risk procedures.

• Promote environmentally responsible construction practices to include monitor erosion control, stormwater protection, spill prevention and waste management practices.
Training & Workforce Development

• Deliver onboarding, jobsite safety orientations, and targeted training for projects.

• Provide instruction on fall protection, electrical safety/MAD, confined space, LOTO, equipment operation, and other high-risk activities.

• Support train-the-trainer efforts and integrate changes in OSHA, NESC, ANSI, NFPA, and internal policies.

• Provide coaching and mentorship to all levels of project personnel on safe work practices.
Incident Response & Continuous Improvement

• Lead incident reporting, investigation, causal analysis, and corrective action development.

• Apply Human Performance Improvement (HPI) principles to drive organizational learning and increased safety performance.

• Support storm response planned and unplanned outages, and emergent field needs.

• Coordinate emergency response procedures with local authorities and the project team.
Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal and state to include OSHA, NESC, ANSI, NFPA, DOT, DNR, EPA and local regulations.

• Track safety performance, analyze trends, and prepare required reports.

• Maintain accurate training records, audit documentation, and other safety data.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, or a related field. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Six years of related experience in a safety role, preferably in the electric utility industry or construction industry.

Eight or more years of related experience in a safety role, preferably in the electric utility industry or construction industry required for the construction safety manager level.

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) credential is preferred.

Candidate must possess OSHA 30-hour Outreach Training for Construction within 90 days of hire.

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