The posting
The Safety Manager is responsible for managing and implementing the project safety program on one project or a portion of a large, complex project. This position provides leadership, oversight, and direction to field safety staff, subcontractors, and project teams. The Safety Manager I ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policies, leads incident investigations, manages safety documentation, and partners with Operations to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Leads implementation of the site-specific safety plan and ensures all work activities comply with company safety policies and OSHA regulations. • Supervises Safety Engineers, Sr. Safety Engineers, and Assistant Safety Managers; provide coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities. • Conducts daily site audits and ensures timely corrective actions for unsafe conditions or behaviors. • Reviews and approves Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), RASPs, PODs, and other safety documentation. • Coordinates and oversees subcontractor safety performance; participates in preconstruction safety planning and subcontractor onboarding. • Leads incident and near-miss investigations, performs detailed incident analysis, and prepares formal reports. • Maintains project safety documentation, including OSHA logs, inspection records, and required reporting. • Prepares and delivers weekly and monthly safety reporting for operations and safety leadership. • Facilitates project-wide safety meetings, orientations, and training sessions. • Manages on-site substance abuse testing in accordance with company policy. • Supports workers' compensation case management, including clinic visits, light-duty coordination, and documentation. • Ensures prompt and appropriate medical response for workplace injuries, including immediate assessment, stabilization, and referral to medical care as needed. • Acts as project liaison with loss prevention, regulatory agencies, and clients. • Supports emergency response planning, drills and implementation. • Promotes a strong safety culture by engaging with craft workers, supervisors, and subcontractors. • Responsible for managing safety budget. • Travels occasionally for site walks, training and team member coverage. • Performs other duties as required.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • Expertise in managing safety programs, including the implementation of JHAs, PTPs, and risk mitigation strategies. • Advanced knowledge of OSHA and regulatory requirements for safety compliance. • Proficiency in safety documentation, incident reporting, and analysis of safety trends. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software. • Ability to manage and oversee subcontractor safety performance. • Strong skills in safety training and orientation delivery.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED • Exceptional leadership skills to manage and motivate a team of safety professionals. • Ability to handle complex safety issues and enforce corrective actions. • Strong communication skills for reporting to senior management and stakeholders. • Proven ability to influence safety behavior and improve safety performance on projects. • Demonstrates commitment to maintaining a proactive safety culture across the project.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience. • Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience with at least 2 years in a lead/manager role. • Experience conducting incident investigations and leading field safety programs. • OSHA 30 required; CHST, ASP, or CSP preferred. • Experienced in leading teams, influencing behavior, and driving compliance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Frequent walking, climbing, standing, and navigating active construction sites; ability to lift up to 40 pounds; exposure to weather and loud noise.
Range of base pay is $132,000-$146,000. Actual pay is based on individual skill level and experience.
Webcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
