Field Safety Manager

About the Company

Schnabel is a leader in underground construction, operating since 1959. Safety is a key part of our culture, and we are seeking a forward-thinking Field Safety Manager to protect our most valuable asset—our people.

About the Role

The Field Safety Manager is uniquely positioned to maximize impact on employee safety and productivity through a dual reporting arrangement. You will report directly to the Area Operations Manager while also being accountable to the Corporate Safety Director, ensuring alignment with company-wide safety standards. This full-time position requires extensive travel to project sites throughout the Mid-West, initially focusing on two large projects in Nashville and Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Assist operations managers with project-specific safety, health, and environmental requirements.
• Create Job Hazard Analyses for project-specific tasks, review them with the project team, and make necessary adjustments before or during work activities.
• Conduct job site visits to support field personnel and perform safety audits on personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement safety procedures and policies for employee benefit.
• Research and implement new materials handling processes.
• Analyze accident reports and evaluate injury case studies based on available facts.
• Prepare and conduct internal safety training sessions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (OSHA, MSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Research regulations and policies and institute changes to ensure compliance.
• Track incident metrics and apply findings to improve safety.
• Lead injury and incident investigations and evaluations.
• Travel extensively, including substantial field visits to project sites.

Requirements

• 5 years of field experience in heavy civil construction, preferably geostructural (laborers, welders, piledrivers, carpenters, and operators are welcome).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• General knowledge of OSHA standards regarding construction.
• Ability to train, influence, and motivate team members.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish is beneficial but not required.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills, strong work ethic, and business integrity.
• Passion for making a difference by keeping people safe.

Safety Philosophy

Support the company’s safety and risk management objectives by adhering to established procedures, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks, and contributing to safety goals through metrics and continuous improvement. Our philosophy is simple: "Don’t hurt yourself, don’t hurt anyone else, and don’t let anyone hurt you." We live by this belief to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and subcontractors.

Pay

Base salary: $70,000.00 - $140,000.00 depending on experience.

Benefits

• 401(K) with company match.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Company vehicle or allowance.
• Company phone or allowance.
• Company laptop.
• Paid holidays.
• Additional benefits available.