Construction Management, Safety Manager

CHRIS GARCIA

North Charleston, SC ***** 854-***-**** ********@*****.***

SAFETY & EHS MANAGEMENT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Utilities • MEP • Civil • Heavy Civil • Infrastructure

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Experienced Safety and Construction Manager seeking a Safety/EHS leadership role where I can use my field experience, construction knowledge, and ability to work with people to build a strong safety culture. Hands-on and practical, with a focus on identifying hazards, solving problems, developing people, and helping crews work safely and productively.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Construction Safety • OSHA & DOT Compliance • Safety Audits & Inspections • Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis • JHA / Pre-Task Planning • Safety Training • Corrective Actions • Utilities • MEP • Civil & Heavy Civil • Excavation & Trenching • Confined Space • Fall Protection • LOTO • Environmental Compliance • Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RH MOORE CONSTRUCTION Charleston, SC

Apr 2026 - Present

Safety Manager Utility & Underground Infrastructure Construction

• Provide field safety leadership for utility and underground construction crews across multiple active projects.

• Conduct inspections, audits, and hazard assessments involving excavation, trenching, underground utilities, heavy equipment, traffic control, and daily field operations.

• Work directly with superintendents, foremen, project management, and crews to correct hazards and improve safe work practices.

• Lead JHA reviews, toolbox talks, orientations, employee coaching, and safety training while supporting OSHA, DOT, client, and company requirements.

• Investigate incidents and near misses, perform root-cause analysis, document findings, and track corrective actions through completion.

INSIGHT GLOBAL Blythewood, SC

Jan 2026 - Apr 2026

Safety Manager Temporary Assignment with HITT Contracting MEP Construction

• Provided night-shift safety oversight for mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and supporting construction activities on the Volkswagen / Scout Motors development.

• Conducted field inspections, hazard assessments, pre-task planning reviews, and corrective-action follow-up in a large multi-contractor environment.

• Worked directly with trade supervision and craft personnel to maintain project safety requirements while supporting production.

JR CRUZ CORPORATION Bronx, NY

2023 - 2025

Construction & EHS Manager Civil Infrastructure & Underground Construction

• Managed construction safety and EHS activities for civil and underground work including microtunneling, excavation, soil remediation, confined-space operations, and stormwater management.

• Coordinated safety and field activities across multiple crews and subcontractors and worked with NYSDEP, FDNY, project leadership, and contractors.

• Conducted audits, toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and safety meetings; developed emergency-response plans, hazard controls, and PPE procedures.

• Supported project planning, scheduling, resources, and field operations while maintaining safety and environmental requirements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - CONTINUED

JUDLAU CONTRACTING / OHL GROUP New York Region

2018 - 2023

Construction Manager / EHS Leader Heavy Civil • Transportation • Infrastructure

• Managed field operations and safety on heavy-civil projects involving bridges, tunnels, railways, subway rehabilitation, excavation, and underground construction.

• Coordinated subcontractors, manpower, equipment, schedules, and project resources while building safety into daily work planning.

• Supervised 100+ field employees and subcontractor personnel in high-hazard construction environments.

• Managed work involving excavation and trenching, confined-space entry, fall protection, LOTO, heavy equipment, and underground operations.

• Maintained 36 months without a lost-time incident while supporting demanding construction schedules.

INFINITE CONSULTING GROUP Randall's Island, NY

2018 - 2019

Safety Manager Manhattan Psychiatric Center Rehabilitation

• Managed site safety activities including inspections, audits, orientations, daily briefings, emergency drills, hazard analyses, safe-work procedures, and corrective actions.

• Worked with project leadership, FDNY, DEP, contractors, and field personnel; completed the assignment with zero recordable incidents.

HIRANI GROUP New York City, NY

2016 - 2018

Safety Supervisor Healthcare & MTA Infrastructure

• Provided field safety oversight on major New York construction and infrastructure projects, including healthcare construction and the MTA Second Avenue Subway.

• Conducted safety audits, orientations, inspections, and emergency-response drills while coordinating with NYC Transit, FDNY, DEP, project management, contractors, and field personnel.

ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

EZKLEEN SERVICES LLC Myrtle Beach, SC

Aug 2025 - Present

Owner / Operator Post-Construction, Residential & Commercial Services

• Manage estimating, scheduling, budgeting, client relations, field operations, safety, equipment, and quality control for a small service business.

Earlier Career 1998 - 2016

Builder Services Group • White Plains Hospital • ASAP Electric & Contracting • New York Sports Clubs • Solaris Sports Clubs • Axon Fitness • Chelsea Piers • Mandalay on the Hudson

Progressive leadership experience across residential and commercial construction, facilities, healthcare, electrical contracting, property operations, and fitness facilities. Positions included Construction Superintendent, Production Manager, Facility Manager, Assistant Property Manager, General Manager, and EHS supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Business Management Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY

SAFETY & CONSTRUCTION CREDENTIALS

OSHA 30-Hour • HAZWOPER 40-Hour • Flagger Instructor • NYC DOB Site Safety Manager / Superintendent Training • First Aid / CPR / AED • Confined Space (Permit & Non-Permit) • Asbestos & Lead Abatement • EPA Lead Renovator • DOT Hazardous Materials / RCRA / Manifest • FEMA ICS • 40-Hour Scaffold Erection • Master Rigging • Excavator • Skid Steer • Forklift • Aerial Platform • Wastewater / Environmental Management

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