Construction Safety Manager | Safety Coach

About the Role

Build the safety program that protects everything else we build. At Ernst Brothers, we believe the people who build our homes deserve the same care and craftsmanship we put into the homes themselves. We're looking for an exceptional Construction Safety Manager | Safety Coach who leads with credibility in the field, not paperwork from behind a desk. This is the opportunity to own and build Ernst Brothers' first dedicated safety function from the ground up, and to shape what safety looks like here for years to come.

For nearly 40 years, Ernst Brothers has built some of the region's finest custom homes and renovations. We've earned our reputation through uncompromising quality, genuine relationships, and a team of professionals who care deeply about doing things the right way. Safety is next.

Responsibilities

• Own and build Ernst Brothers' safety policies, procedures, and systems, from the ground up.
• Conduct jobsite inspections and coach field staff and trade partners on safe work practices.
• Monitor OSHA compliance, investigate incidents, and lead corrective action across every project.
• Partner closely with Project Managers and Field Managers to keep safety part of daily operations, not an afterthought.

Qualifications

If you're the type of leader who...

• Notices hazards before they become incidents
• Holds yourself and others to an incredibly high standard
• Earns the respect of trade partners instead of demanding it
• Solves problems in the field before they become crises
• Believes a safe, organized jobsite says everything about the company behind it

...we'd love to meet you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development opportunities

Voted Best Place to Work

Why Ernst Brothers?

• Build the safety program you've always wished you had the freedom to create.
• Work with trade partners and clients who value doing things the right way.
• Join a team that invests in people, systems, and continuous improvement.
• A culture where ownership, integrity, and craftsmanship matter.