Traveling Safety Manager -Utility-Scale Solar Projects (Nationwide)

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time Onsite Project

Reports To: Project Manager / Director of Construction

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing site-specific safety programs for a utility-scale solar construction project. This role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client safety standards while promoting a strong culture of safety across all onsite operations. This position requires the Safety Manager to travel and work onsite at various project locations as needed. Project duration and team structure vary by assignment — this role may involve a single project or a pipeline of projects, and may be a solo safety function or include oversight of safety coordinators/technicians depending on project scope.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)

Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations

Conduct daily jobsite safety inspections and audits

Lead toolbox talks, safety orientations, and ongoing training

Investigate incidents, near-misses, and injuries; prepare reports and corrective action plans

Monitor subcontractor safety performance and enforce corrective measures

Maintain safety documentation, logs, and reporting requirements

Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments

Coordinate emergency response procedures and drills

Track and report key safety metrics (TRIR, DART, etc.)

Serve as the primary safety liaison for clients, inspectors, and regulatory agencies

Supervise safety coordinators/technicians when assigned to the project team

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field (preferred)

5+ years of construction safety experience; solar, utility-scale, or heavy civil strongly preferred

OSHA 30 (required); OSHA 500 preferred

CPR/First Aid certified

Knowledge of fall protection, trenching, heavy equipment, electrical safety (NFPA 70E), and lockout/tagout procedures

Strong leadership and communication skills

Willingness and ability to travel to and work onsite at multiple job locations as needed, based on project assignments

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat exposure, for extended periods

Ability to walk uneven terrain and cover significant distances across active job sites daily

Ability to wear and properly use required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, arc-rated clothing as applicable, etc.)

Preferred Experience

Experience on utility-scale solar projects (10MW+)

CHST, ASP, or CSP certification

OSHA 30 (required); OSHA 500 preferred

Multi-state project experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

Specialized Energy Contractor LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Full-time