Safety Manager (Traveling)

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.
• Conduct corporate, regional, and self-perform safety meetings.
• Lead preconstruction safety meetings for self-perform projects.
• Train on programs like Fall Protection, NFPA Hot Work, First Aid/CPR, MEWP, and Forklift Certification.
• Perform hazard assessments and implement corrective actions to reduce risks.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, preparing detailed reports and leading root cause analyses.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and fall protection systems.
• Monitor subcontractor safety compliance and coordinate site-wide safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to complete pre-task documentation, including Fall Protection Plans, Demolition Plans, and 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 like scaffolding, formwork, heavy lifting, and concrete operations.
• Stay updated with local, state, and federal safety regulations and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Initiative and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload effectively.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Capable of working collaboratively and independently.
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills.
• High level of professional ethics and integrity.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to enhance processes and improve efficiencies.

Key Skills

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Initiative and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload effectively.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Capable of working collaboratively and independently.
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills.
• High level of professional ethics and integrity.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to enhance processes and improve efficiencies.

Required Experience

• Has acted as a traveling safety manager previously, preferred.
• 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.