Safety Manager

Purpose of the Position:

The Safety Manager is the top safety authority for the company, responsible for overseeing and promoting a culture of safety across all operations, with a strong focus on jobsites. This role ensures full compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations as well as internal safety protocols. As the company’s lead on all matters related to workplace health and safety, the Safety Manager works closely with Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and Team Members to identify hazards, conduct training, enforce safety standards, and implement corrective measures to maintain a safe and compliant work environment company-wide.

Typical Duties:

The following duties are typical of the position but are not all-encompassing.

1. Safety Program Management: Maintain, implement, and update the company’s HSE Program. Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations. Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits, documenting findings and corrective actions.

2. Jobsite Safety Oversight: Perform pre-task planning and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs). Monitor worksite conditions and ensure appropriate PPE, lockout/tagout, arc flash, and fall protection procedures are in place. Respond to and investigate jobsite incidents, accidents, and near-misses. Coordinate root cause analysis and report findings to Management.

3. Training & Development: Conduct onboarding and ongoing safety orientations for new hires and subcontractors. Lead toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and specialized electrical safety training (e.g., energized work protocols, confined space). Maintain safety training records and certifications (OSHA 10/30, CPR/First Aid, etc.).

4. Reporting & Documentation: Maintain all required safety logs, records, and documentation for audits and inspections. Prepare incident and inspection reports; track trends and recommend improvements. Ensure compliance with Workers’ Compensation reporting requirements.

5. Regulatory Interface: Serve as the point of contact for OSHA inspections and any third-party safety audits. Coordinate with insurance providers for claims management and loss prevention initiatives.

6. Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain site-specific emergency response plans.

7. Incident Report Management: Responsible for overseeing the timely documentation, investigation, and resolution of all workplace incidents and near-misses, ensuring accurate reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Limits of Authority:

1. Stop Work Authority: Authorized to issue immediate stop-work orders for any activity posing imminent danger to personnel or property, regardless of project deadlines.

2. Disciplinary Action: May recommend disciplinary actions (including removal from site) for safety violations, but final decisions are subject to Management approval.

3. Policy Enforcement: Authorized to enforce company safety policies and require compliance from employees, subcontractors, and visitors.

4. Spending Authority: Authorized to procure PPE, first-aid materials, and essential safety supplies within a pre-approved safety budget. Any purchases exceeding the limit must be approved by the Director of Construction.

5. Training Requirements: Can mandate safety training refreshers or certifications for individuals not in compliance.

6. Reporting: Must report all incidents, citations, or stop-work orders to Management immediately. Cannot speak publicly or to media/legal entities without prior authorization.

Relationship to Others:

1. Internal: Collaborates closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, HR, and Executive Management to implement safety measures and support jobsite operations.

2. Field Personnel: Serves as a safety coach, trainer, and enforcer for all Field Team Members, including subcontractors.

3. External: Acts as liaison with OSHA, insurance providers, safety consultants, health care providers, and emergency services when necessary.

Accountability:

1. Work towards the elimination of any safety incidents and near-misses.

2. Timely and thorough completion of safety audits, reports, and investigations.

3. Compliance with regulatory and company safety standards.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

1. 1.5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably in electrical contracting.

2. Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.

3. Knowledge of OSHA standards and applicable local/state regulations.

4. Familiarity with union labor practices and agreements.

5. OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification (minimum). OSHA 500 (preferred)

6. First Aid/CPR Certification, First Aid/CPR Trainer (preferred)

7. Ability to travel to multiple job sites.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

Work Location: In person