Safety Supervisor

About the role

The State Group is seeking a Safety Supervisor based at our Buffalo, New York location. With over 65 years of experience and 3,500+ professionals, the company builds and maintains infrastructure across North America, providing multi‑trade industrial contracting services in electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example by demonstrating safe behaviors, ensuring compliance, and encouraging others to do the same.
• Communicate and provide subject matter expert support to other stakeholders on job sites, including customers, general and other contractors, union representatives, and regulatory personnel.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all inspections and incident investigations, including collaborating with the Risk Manager for workers’ compensation and other claims.
• Maintain a summary of all audits, inspections, and other action items, and ensure timely and sustainable completion.
• Ensure compliance with all State Group, governmental, and legal requirements (including OSHA, EPA, ISO).
• Lead urgent response to workers’ safety concerns.
• Communicate any potential or non‑compliant issues to the leadership team promptly.
• Stop unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately, and promptly counsel individuals or tag out equipment to eliminate unsafe conditions.
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction safety experience with a strong understanding of applicable safety regulations and policies.
• OSHA 30‑hour Construction Safety Card.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage priorities in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Ability to demonstrate the organization's core values through professional conduct and leadership.
• Ability to effectively train and communicate safety requirements and protocols.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Must pass a pre‑employment background check and periodic drug tests.
• A strong commitment to our team, our customers, and the environments we serve.
• Embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

Qualifications

• A degree in Safety or a related field and a CSP certification are preferred.
• Experience in construction or union environments with fluctuating project volumes is preferred.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, confined space activities, hot work, excavations, and other key safety protocols.

Benefits

• 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.
• Forge partnerships that last through teamwork, integrity, and respect.

Pay

Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.