Construction Safety Manager

Hodge Western Corp has evolved from heavy civil construction into technology-driven, specialty underground utility construction over the last 20 years. We operate in three divisions—Renewables, Rock Trenching, and Directional Drilling—across the western, southern, and midwestern United States. Our passion is executing and growing specialized methods for complex utility construction, delivering significant safety and efficiency advantages over traditional means.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Safety Manager to lead, strengthen, and continuously improve safety practices across our construction operations. This role is ideal for someone who knows how to balance compliance with real-world jobsite conditions—and who can earn respect in the field, not just enforce rules from an office. You will partner with project managers, superintendents, and crews to ensure everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.

Traveling position to project locations in the western United States, particularly Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s safety program across multiple construction projects
• Conduct regular jobsite safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Develop and deliver safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks
• Investigate incidents and near-misses; implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, and records
• Serve as a trusted advisor to field leadership on hazard mitigation and best practices
• Proactively identify trends and opportunities to improve safety performance
• Support preconstruction planning with job hazard analyses and safety planning

Requirements

• 5+ years of safety experience in construction (commercial, civil, or industrial preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• Proven experience conducting incident investigations and safety audits
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with field and office teams
• Comfortable being present on active jobsites in varying conditions
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to jobsites as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 (or OSHA 500/510)
• CHST, CSP, or other safety certification
• Experience supporting multi-project or multi-state operations

Pay

Annual salary $90,000–$120,000 based on experience

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical insurance for you and your family
• Four-week annual PTO; 40 hours of annual sick time
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match
• Potential for performance-based bonuses