Safety Manager

About the role

Berg Construction, LLC is a growing general contractor operating across south-central Pennsylvania. We self-perform a broad range of civil and commercial work - earthwork, site utilities, foundations, and structural construction - and we take pride in delivering quality work on time and without shortcuts. Safety is not a compliance checkbox here; it is a core value backed by an active safety committee and executive-level commitment. We have been without a dedicated safety professional since January and are rebuilding that function. The person we hire will have real support: an experienced internal champion who knows our field operations, a safety committee that meets regularly, and leadership that will listen. This is a genuine opportunity to build and own a safety program rather than simply administer one someone else created.

What You Will Do

• Field Safety & Compliance
  • Conduct regular job site inspections and safety audits across active projects
  • Identify and correct hazards related to excavation, trenching, equipment operation, material handling, fall protection, and struck-by/caught-in exposures
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 (construction) and applicable state and local regulations
  • Review and enforce subcontractor safety plans and site-specific requirements
• Incident Management & Root-Cause Analysis
  • Investigate all incidents, near-misses, and first-aid events promptly and thoroughly
  • Conduct structured root-cause analysis and develop corrective action plans with measurable closure dates
  • Maintain OSHA 300/300A logs and coordinate any required regulatory reporting
• Training & Safety Culture
  • Design and deliver safety training - toolbox talks, new-hire orientations, competent person certifications, and topic-specific programs - in ways that stick with field crews
  • Support and strengthen the existing safety committee
  • Build internal safety champions at the foreman and superintendent level so safe practices live on when you are not on site
• Program Development & Administration
  • Maintain, improve, and implement Berg's written safety programs: hazard communication, fall protection, excavation, lockout/tagout, PPE, silica, and others
  • Track safety data, prepare reports, and use trend analysis to prioritize improvement efforts
  • Cook with HR on workers' compensation claims, return-to-work, and recordkeeping
  • Coordinate with HR on workers' compensation claims, return-to-work, and recordkeeping
  • Keep current on regulatory changes and advise leadership on compliance obligations

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, construction management, engineering, or a related field; OR 2+ years of direct construction safety experience in lieu of degree
  • Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 construction standards, including excavation/trenching (Subpart P), fall protection (Subpart M), scaffolding (Subpart L), and PPE requirements
  • Ability to pass a background check and meet site access requirements (valid driver's license, ability to work outdoors in varying conditions)
• PREFERRED / STRONG PLUS:
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
  • CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) credential, or active candidacy
  • Experience with OSHA recordkeeping (300/300A logs), incident investigation, and root-cause analysis methodologies (5 Whys, fault-tree, fishbone)
  • Familiarity with silica (29 CFR 1926.1153) and respiratory protection programs
  • Experience using safety management software, inspection apps (GoCanvas, SafetyCulture/iAuditor, Procore Safety, or similar), or data reporting tools
  • Prior exposure to earthwork, underground utilities, or civil construction environments

How To Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why this role is the right fit for you. In your cover letter, give us one specific example of a safety hazard you identified and what you did about it - whether in a professional, academic, or internship setting. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.