Safety Manager

Job Description

In any given year, our team installs, maintains, operates, or supports hundreds of large mechanical systems—each with a meaningful impact on people’s lives. We take this responsibility seriously, which drives our commitment to innovation and to redefining how construction and facility services are delivered.

The Safety Manager is responsible for implementing and overseeing project- and campus-level safety, health, and environmental programs that support our core value: ensuring a safe working environment. This role also leads the development of safety standards, training programs, compliance monitoring, and employee recognition initiatives. Responsibilities

• Stay current on construction industry safety standards and continuously monitor corporate safety programs to ensure best practices.
• Provide leadership, administrative oversight, and technical guidance on all corporate safety and health programs, procedures, and policies; advise project leadership on safety-related matters.
• Direct project and campus safety efforts to ensure compliance with all safety programs, procedures, and policies.
• Collaborate with project management to guide Field Safety Coordinators and field personnel, including staffing and administrative functions.
• Support the corporate safety committee in achieving strategic safety goals.
• Design and implement safety recognition programs that reinforce safe behaviors and communicate safety performance.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including new employee orientation and ongoing topic-specific training.
• Identify and mitigate hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors in partnership with operations leaders.
• Conduct proactive jobsite inspections and produce detailed reports.
• Develop and implement project-specific Crisis Management Plans, including training and communication.
• Investigate all safety incidents thoroughly, document findings, and communicate outcomes per corporate procedures.
• Partner with Corporate Risk Management to reduce liability and workers’ compensation costs.
• Manage return-to-work programs and identify appropriate modified duties for injured employees.
• Represent the company in safety-related hearings (e.g., OSHA).
• Participate in pre-construction and procurement phases to develop site-specific safety plans and required training.
• Oversee procurement and approval of safety supplies, PPE, and program-related expenses.
• Ensure all safety records and reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on time; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Accompany safety, health, and insurance inspectors during site visits and support citation response/appeals.
• Administer drug and alcohol testing programs for assigned projects.
• Serve as the primary client contact for project-related safety matters.

Skills and Requirements

• One of the following combinations of experience:
• A bachelor's degree in safety + 1 year of experience
• Safety certifications (STSC, CHST, CSP) + 3 years of experience
• 5 years of dedicated, relevant safety experience Experience in construction safety (not in manufacturing or another industry) Willing & able to travel for this project and others Prior supervisory experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].