Safety Manager

Responsibilities

• Maintain company-wide safety policies and develop job-specific safety plans.
• Carry out regular site visits to ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Participate in JSA (Job Safety Analysis) reviews and Jobsite Gym activities.
• Lead frequent safety trainings and meetings at various levels.
• Participate in and lead corporate safety meetings.
• Lead self-perform preconstruction safety meetings.
• Train for programs including Fall Protection, NFPA Hot Work, First Aid/CPR, MEWP, and Forklift Certification.
• Conduct hazard assessments and implement corrective actions to reduce risk.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; prepare detailed reports and lead root cause analyses.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and availability of PPE and fall protection systems.
• Monitor subcontractor safety compliance and coordinate site-wide safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure completion of pre-task documentation, including: Fall Protection Plans, Demolition Plans, Silica Exposure Control Plans.
• Maintain safety documentation such as OSHA logs, safety meeting records, and training certifications.
• Plan safe means and methods for high-risk activities such as scaffolding, formwork, heavy lifting, and concrete operations.
• Stay updated with local, state, and federal safety regulations and industry best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably in large-scale ground-up or renovation commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
• Professional certifications such as CHST, ASP, CSP, or similar are a plus.
• Experience developing and implementing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs), and Fall Protection Plans.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly to job sites.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Osha 500 Trainer certification or trainer-level experience for required safety topics is a plus.
• Experience managing high-risk construction activities, including concrete forming, scaffolding, trenching, and demolition.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.