Safety Manager

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in construction safety management, an eye for detail, and a proactive approach to mitigating risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project teams in creating and implementing tailored safety plans for other project types.
• Ensure alignment of safety protocols with regulatory standards, best practices, and internal guidelines.
• Oversee weekly site safety audits, ensuring compliance and proper documentation by site supervision.
• Perform regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and assess overall safety conditions.
• Manage and track the company’s inventory of safety equipment, ensuring availability and proper use.
• Develop and deliver safety training to employees and subcontractors, focusing on project-specific hazards.
• Provide guidance on necessary safety certifications and qualifications for various roles.
• Foster a strong culture of safety awareness and accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and accidents in partnership with the company’s insurance provider.
• Analyze incident reports, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Ensure all safety incidents are reported in line with company policy and regulatory standards.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory bodies during inspections and audits.
• Oversee compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, including inspections and reporting.
• Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate safety performance across projects.
• Regularly assess adherence to safety standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide timely and accurate safety reports to project managers and senior leadership.
• 3-5 years of construction safety management experience, experience with water and wastewater projects preferred.
• Proven ability to manage safety programs on complex projects.
• Professional safety certifications a plus.
• CPR/First Aid, EMT certification, and OSHA instructor qualifications are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industry safety standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and access all areas of construction sites in varying conditions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies.
• Strong work ethic, with a commitment to doing what it takes to complete tasks successfully.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays, to project sites.