Safety Manager - Mission Critical

About the role

Rogers‑O'Brien Construction is seeking a Safety Manager with 3‑5 years of experience to foster a safety‑conscious culture on assigned projects. The Safety Manager will ensure subcontractor compliance, communicate hazards and safety measures to stakeholders, and provide proactive support, training, and mentoring. The role works closely with the project team, subcontractors, and onsite personnel to help every worker return home safely each day.

Responsibilities

• Promote RO’s “safety starts with me” culture.
• Assist Superintendents and Project Managers in developing Job Hazard Analyses and safe work plans.
• Identify and control hazardous conditions and unsafe activities, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Supervise and implement site‑specific safety programs, risk assessments, and emergency procedures.
• Conduct and implement site‑specific orientation training for staff and subcontractors.
• Ensure proper start‑up of the project, including posting labor and safety signage.
• Submit site safety inspection reports.
• Maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal OSHA requirements and RO’s safety standards.
• Conduct and document daily safety inspections, ensuring team compliance.
• Investigate and document incidents involving property damage, personal injury, and safety violations.
• Lead incident analysis with a focus on root causes and lessons learned.
• Accompany OSHA compliance officers and insurance inspectors during audits.
• Evaluate subcontractor qualifications and training programs, providing recommendations.
• Assist in developing and managing the project safety budget.
• Evaluate project safety performance and guide corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Corporate and Regional Safety Directors on company safety policies.
• Understand Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) principles.
• Facilitate specific safety training and attend pre‑construction meetings.
• Attend ESH departmental meetings.
• Travel as needed.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of safety management experience in construction.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to embody Rogers‑O'Brien’s core values: “Safety starts with me,” integrity, commitment to quality, the best people, the “RO Ride,” and a better way.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal OSHA regulations and ability to apply them on site.
• Experience developing Job Hazard Analyses, safe work plans, and site‑specific safety programs.
• Proven ability to conduct safety training, inspections, incident investigations, and root‑cause analysis.
• Familiarity with Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) principles.
• Capability to evaluate subcontractor safety qualifications and manage a project safety budget.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Structured career path with continuing education support.
• RO Refresh – additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

Commitment to Diversity

Rogers‑O'Brien is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees have the opportunity to participate, contribute, and be valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.