Safety Manager

About the role

We are seeking experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Consultants to provide on-site safety leadership and support on construction, industrial, manufacturing, energy, and technology projects throughout the United States. Our consultants serve as the boots-on-the-ground safety resource for clients, partnering with project management teams, craft professionals, contractors, and owners to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and industry best practices. Projects may include data centers, semiconductor facilities, solar installations, manufacturing plants, hospitals, commercial high-rise construction, infrastructure projects, and other large-scale construction and industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily field safety observations, inspections, and audits.
• Identify workplace hazards and work with project teams to implement corrective actions.
• Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports for clients and stakeholders.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee training sessions.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), permits, and safe work plans.
• Support high-risk activities including:
  • Fall protection
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Confined space entry
  • Crane and rigging operations
  • Excavation and trenching
  • Hot work
  • Electrical safety
• Serve as the primary liaison between workers, supervisors, subcontractors, and client representatives regarding EHS matters.
• Maintain an active field presence and promote safe work practices through coaching and engagement.
• Assist clients with regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) experience supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, energy, utility, data center, semiconductor, or similar project environments.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, industry best practices, hazard recognition, incident investigation, and safety compliance programs.
• Experience conducting field audits, inspections, safety observations, training, and corrective action management.
• Ability to effectively communicate with project managers, supervisors, craft personnel, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic safety reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• OSHA 510 and/or OSHA 500
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician)
• ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• STS-C (Safety Trained Supervisor Construction)
• CSHO (Certified Safety & Health Official)
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• NFPA 70E
• Fall Protection Competent Person
• Excavation & Trenching Competent Person
• Confined Space Competent Person

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.