Site Safety Manager

About the role

Do you thrive on creating safe, accountable, and high‑performing jobsite environments where safety is embedded into every aspect of execution? We’re looking for an experienced Site Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across active construction projects and mission‑critical environments. In this role, you’ll take ownership of site safety programs and field compliance activities while partnering closely with Project Managers, Foremen, field leadership, and crews to ensure all work is executed safely and in compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations. You’ll play a critical role in identifying risk before incidents occur, developing proactive safety solutions, and helping foster a culture where safety becomes part of how work gets done every day. From field inspections and hazard assessments to coaching teams and driving accountability, you’ll help ensure every project maintains the highest standards of safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and drive accountability across active construction projects and field operations.
• Perform daily, weekly, and periodic inspections to verify compliance and proactively identify risks.
• Recognize unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential hazards and implement corrective actions before they impact personnel or operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, including conducting Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments.
• Monitor and maintain accountability for proper PPE usage and field safety practices across all site personnel.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, document findings, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain safety documentation and provide safety reporting to leadership.
• Partner with field leadership; take immediate action to stop work when unsafe conditions, behaviors, or risks are identified.
• Promote a culture of safety through coaching, onboarding, ongoing training, and field engagement initiatives.
• Participate in internal and external safety audits, inspections, and customer reviews.
• Coordinate safety efforts across field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and multiple construction disciplines.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of professional safety experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial construction safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Experience supporting data center, telecommunications, critical infrastructure, or commercial construction environments (preferred).
• Current OSHA #500 – Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction.
• Completion of OSHA #510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED required; additional safety certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience conducting Job Hazard Analyses, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Strong understanding of hazard recognition and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, standards, and site requirements.
• Strong field presence with the ability to influence safe work behaviors and drive accountability.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging both field and leadership teams.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills; ability to manage multiple job sites and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during high‑pressure situations and emergency responses.
• Strong coaching and leadership capabilities with the ability to provide constructive feedback and training.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, reporting systems, and field documentation tools.

Benefits

• Direct role in creating safer work environments and protecting team well‑being on critical projects.
• Opportunity to support complex projects where safety performance directly impacts operational success.
• Collaboration with project leadership, field teams, and customers to drive safety excellence.
• Continued development in safety leadership, compliance, and construction operations.
• Comprehensive compensation package including benefits, development opportunities, and long‑term career growth.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily within active construction environments and requires regular standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Close visual attention is required when reviewing site conditions, documentation, and installation activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.