Senior Safety Manager

Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national general contractor and construction management firm and is part of the General Building group within MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment. As MasTec’s vertical construction arm, Lemartec delivers complex projects across industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial markets. With experience across all 16 disciplines of construction, Lemartec combines deep technical expertise with the strength, scale, and financial backing of MasTec to successfully deliver projects of any size and complexity.

About the role

The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for promoting and ensuring site safety and has comprehensive knowledge of day-to-day safety field operations for assigned project(s). This role serves as the company’s point of contact for owners, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and Lemartec’s team for all safety-related matters. You’ll travel across the US (up to 100% of the time) to support infrastructure projects in various states, including PA, KS, NC, SC, VA, GA, TX, FL, IA, WY, and others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct safety processes and training, including ongoing safety awareness, emergency response, and safety orientation for new employees.
• Create, deliver, and maintain all required OSHA written management processes, including recordkeeping per local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform daily site safety inspections and inspect safety equipment; remove defective equipment and manage fall protection inspection procedures.
• Establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, review, and acceptance of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive JHA program through a tracking log.
• Handle accident reporting, investigation, and recordkeeping.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to near-miss incidents, injuries, and illnesses.
• Participate in root cause analysis for injury/incident investigations and obtain accident/injury reports from jobsites.
• Record and manage all site safety documentation and provide detailed weekly written reports.
• Implement company environmental policies in accordance with state/EPA laws and regulations.
• Recommend the purchase of safety equipment.
• Participate in safety pre-construction meetings and pre-work meetings.
• Facilitate mass safety meetings and required weekly tailgate safety meetings.
• Compile materials for safety meetings, prepare agendas, and record meeting minutes.
• Manage and coordinate substance abuse testing and set up medical clinics for new jobsites.
• Facilitate Lemartec’s “return to work program” with employees, medical professionals, and project personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience.
• Previous management experience.
• OSHA 30 certification (minimum).
• Data center project experience (preferred).

Skills

• Extensive working knowledge of OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, or other applicable codes.
• Demonstrated construction safety experience with field skill set.
• Advanced Safety/Industrial Hygiene Certifications (CHST) or ability to obtain CHST (preferred).
• Experience dealing with regulatory agencies, safety and health professionals, and legal representatives.
• Proven ability to manage safety in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Full knowledge and understanding of all local, state, and federal OSHA requirements and construction safety.
• Superior communication and organizational development skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document control programs (Procore).

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance.

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.