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Now Hiring: Construction Safety Manager – Field Operations
Position: Construction Safety Manager Job Type: Full-Time | Field-Based
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and hands-on Construction Safety Manager to oversee safety compliance across multiple active construction jobsites.
This is a field-based position requiring regular travel between project locations to conduct safety inspections, identify potential hazards, enforce safety policies, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable local ordinances, and company safety standards.
The Safety Manager will be responsible for maintaining site-specific safety manuals and required documentation for each project, ensuring that all safety programs remain current and compliant.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and confident in enforcing safety standards while working collaboratively with project superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel.
Key Responsibilities
Field Safety Inspections & Compliance
- Travel regularly between multiple active construction sites to monitor and enforce safety compliance.
- Conduct routine and unannounced jobsite safety inspections to identify hazards, unsafe practices, and potential violations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements, and company policies.
- Monitor proper use of PPE, fall protection, scaffolding, ladders, excavation safety, equipment operation, and other construction safety requirements.
- Work directly with project superintendents and subcontractors to address safety concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Document safety violations, corrective actions, and follow-up inspections.
Jobsite Safety Manuals & Documentation
- Develop, organize, maintain, and regularly update a site-specific safety manual for each active construction project.
- Ensure all jobsite safety manuals contain required policies, emergency procedures, safety plans, and applicable regulatory documentation.
- Maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), safety inspection reports, training records, and other required documentation.
- Ensure safety manuals and required records are readily accessible at each jobsite.
- Monitor documentation for compliance with company policies, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Coordinate with project superintendents to ensure all required safety documentation remains accurate and up to date.
Safety Enforcement & Stop-Work Authority
- Exercise full authority to immediately stop work when unsafe conditions, hazardous activities, or serious safety violations are identified.
- Require appropriate corrective actions before authorizing affected work to resume.
- Communicate stop-work decisions, safety violations, and corrective action requirements to project superintendents and company management.
- Ensure subcontractors and field personnel comply with established safety procedures and corrective directives.
- Promote accountability and consistent enforcement of safety standards across all jobsites.
Training, Reporting & Incident Management
- Conduct jobsite safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee safety training as needed.
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses, including preparing reports and recommending preventative measures.
- Maintain accurate safety inspection logs, incident reports, and corrective action records.
- Assist with OSHA inspections, regulatory visits, and insurance-related safety audits.
- Provide regular updates to company management regarding jobsite safety performance, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum 3–5 years of construction safety experience, preferably in commercial construction.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and applicable safety regulations.
- Experience conducting construction safety inspections and identifying workplace hazards.
- Experience maintaining site-specific safety manuals, safety plans, and compliance documentation.
- Ability to independently oversee safety responsibilities across multiple active construction projects.
- Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Confidence and professionalism when enforcing safety requirements and issuing stop-work directives.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly between jobsites.
- Ability to work outdoors, navigate active construction sites, and perform physical jobsite inspections.
Preferred:
- OSHA certification.
- Experience working for a commercial general contractor.
- Familiarity with Procore or similar construction management software.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Experience developing and implementing site-specific safety programs.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a Safety Manager who takes a hands-on, field-focused approach to construction safety and understands the importance of maintaining consistent safety standards across multiple projects.
The successful candidate will be comfortable visiting jobsites regularly, communicating directly with field crews, maintaining organized safety documentation, and taking immediate action when unsafe conditions arise.
This individual must be confident in their authority to stop unsafe work while maintaining professional, productive relationships with superintendents, subcontractors, and company leadership.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Health insurance benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Apply Today
If you are an experienced construction safety professional who enjoys working in the field, maintaining organized safety programs, and taking an active role in protecting employees and jobsites, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your resume and relevant safety certifications.
