Construction Safety Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field safety audits, inspections, and regular jobsite visits to identify hazards and verify corrective actions.

• Enforce company safety policies, applicable OSHA regulations, and general contractor and owner safety requirements.

• Review and implement project-specific safety requirements for all types of projects, including required documentation, submittals, training, permits, and reporting.

• Develop, review, and coordinate Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), pre-task plans, and work plans for high-risk construction activities.

• Coordinate safety planning for excavation, underground utilities, confined space entry, lifting and rigging, and fall protection.

• Coordinate with project teams and other trades to address overlapping operations, equipment and pedestrian traffic, restricted work areas, and changing site conditions.

• Verify applicable permits, utility clearances, Monitor and Manage Miss Utility ticketing and clearance coordination.

• Lead weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks, and new hire and project-specific orientations.

• Perform and document incident and near-miss investigations, identify root causes, and follow through on corrective actions.

• Conduct shop and yard inspections to ensure safe practices and conditions.

• Ensure safe material handling, equipment use, and PPE compliance.

• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors to resolve hazards and stop unsafe work when necessary.

• Support safety training efforts, track certifications, and maintain accurate safety records and project-required submissions.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A minimum of five years of field safety experience in construction, preferably in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, or Land development Projects.

• Successful completion of OSHA 500 and current OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer authorization.

• Hands-on knowledge of underground utility work, excavation hazards, and heavy equipment operations.

• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and documentation skills.

• Familiarity with DOT compliance, OSHA recordkeeping, and the Miss Utility process.

• The ability to interpret project safety requirements and translate them into clear, practical direction for field crews.

• The ability to maintain a strong field presence, manage competing priorities, and adapt to demanding construction schedules.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.