Safety Manager

About the role

The Safety Manager oversees all aspects of safety for industrial building construction projects, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment for all employees and subcontractors. This role conducts comprehensive inspections and audits, leads safety training and communication, investigates incidents, and develops, implements, and manages safety programs that reduce risk and promote a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular job site inspections to identify unsafe conditions, unsafe work practices, and potential hazards across industrial building construction projects.
• Perform detailed hazard assessments and safety audits to evaluate compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents, determine root causes, and document findings in a clear and timely manner.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to address identified hazards and incident root causes, and follow up to ensure effectiveness.
• Lead and deliver employee safety training sessions on topics such as fall protection, confined space entry, welding safety, and machine guarding.
• Conduct toolbox talks and tailgate meetings to reinforce daily safety expectations and promote ongoing safety awareness on the job site.
• Provide comprehensive new hire safety orientations to ensure all employees understand company safety policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintain ongoing safety communication with field staff, supervisors, and project teams to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Develop, implement, and manage site-specific and company-wide safety programs that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA standards and other applicable safety regulations, and recommend improvements to policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation related to inspections, audits, training, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project teams and leadership to integrate safety considerations into planning, scheduling, and execution of construction activities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in construction safety practices within industrial building construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and standards, including OSHA 30 certification as a requirement.
• Practical experience applying OSHA 500 and OSHA 510 principles to construction safety programs and field operations.
• In-depth understanding of fall protection systems, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of confined space safety, including hazard recognition, entry procedures, and rescue considerations.
• Understanding of welding safety, including fire prevention, personal protective equipment, and ventilation requirements.
• Knowledge of machine guarding standards and best practices to prevent contact with moving parts and other hazards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and identifying root causes using structured methodologies.
• Ability to develop and implement corrective action plans that effectively mitigate hazards and prevent recurrence.
• Strong communication skills to deliver clear, engaging safety training, toolbox talks, and orientations.
• Ability to conduct thorough job site inspections and hazard assessments with attention to detail.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in industrial building construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.

Additional qualifications

• OSHA 510 certification preferred, reflecting advanced knowledge of construction industry safety standards.
• Ability to build positive relationships with field staff and project teams to encourage open communication about safety concerns.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing multiple safety initiatives across active construction sites.
• Capacity to develop and continuously improve safety programs based on audit findings, incident trends, and regulatory changes.

Work environment

This role operates primarily in an industrial building construction environment, with frequent presence on active job sites where heavy equipment, machinery, and ongoing construction activities are present. The Safety Manager regularly walks the site, climbs stairs or ladders as needed to access work areas, and conducts inspections in both indoor and outdoor conditions. Work involves collaboration with field crews, supervisors, and project teams, and requires consistent on-site visibility to support safety practices and training. Standard business hours apply, with flexibility to respond to safety issues, incidents, or training needs as projects require. Attire typically includes appropriate workwear and required personal protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility vests, and safety footwear to ensure safety while on site.