Safety Manager – Industrial Construction

Overview

• Lead and enhance the safety, health, and environmental program for an industrial construction contractor.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Promote a culture of safety and accountability among field supervision and crew members.
• Develop and manage training programs, including onboarding and task-specific safety education.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections, behavior observations, and safety audits.
• Analyze safety performance metrics and prepare reports for senior management.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate safety integration into project planning and execution processes.
• Manage documentation related to training, inspections, incidents, and permits.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and maintain safety policies, procedures, and systems tailored to industrial construction.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and behavior observations to ensure compliance and identify risks.
• Lead training programs for employees and subcontractors, ensuring comprehensive safety education.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Analyze safety metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Ensure proper use and availability of PPE and safety tools across job sites.
• Manage subcontractor safety programs, including prequalification and monitoring.
• Collaborate with project managers to integrate safety into planning and execution.
• Address environmental and industrial hygiene issues, such as exposure and hazard control.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety management within construction or industrial settings.
• Proficiency in OSHA regulations and safety codes; experience with behavior-based safety programs.
• Strong skills in audits, inspections, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Effective communication and training abilities to influence field leadership and crews.
• Competence in data management, metrics analysis, and driving continuous improvement.
• Capability to work onsite and travel to multiple project locations as required.
• Commitment to fostering a safe and compliant work environment.
• Experience managing documentation for training, inspections, and incidents.