Safety Manager

Responsibilities: - Administer and support the company's safety program across all field and office operations. - Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and ensure compliance with company safety standards. - Partner with field leaders, project managers, and supervisors to promote safe work practices and proactively address safety concerns. - Investigate workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, vehicle accidents, and property damage events; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. - Coordinate incident documentation - Partner closely with Human Resources to ensure alignment on leave administration, ADA accommodations, return-to-work plans, payroll impacts, employee communications, and employee relations matters arising from workplace injuries - Deliver and coordinate safety training, new hire safety orientation, toolbox talks, and required regulatory training. - Maintain safety records, training documentation, certifications, and compliance reporting requirements. - Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, customer safety requirements, and company policies. - Track and report safety metrics, trends, corrective actions, and leading indicators to leadership. - Lead the company's vehicle and driver safety program, driver qualification processes, accident investigations, corrective action recommendations, driver coaching, and fleet safety training in partnership with operations and fleet management. - Partner with the Fleet Manager and operational leaders to identify vehicle-related risks, review accident trends, support preventative safety initiatives, and improve driver safety performance. - Support contractor qualification, prequalification, and customer safety documentation requests. - Coordinate safety-related equipment inspections, certifications, and program requirements, including fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, and PPE programs as applicable. - Conduct field visits to reinforce safety expectations, coach employees, and support supervisors in addressing unsafe behaviors and conditions. - Assist with employee engagement initiatives related to workplace safety. - Facilitate annual Fire Drills and Tornado drills. - Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety procedures, forms, and training materials under the direction of the Director. - Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices affecting workplace safety. - Serve as a visible and approachable safety resource for employees, reinforcing Freije's commitment to a culture where safety is a shared responsibility. - Maintain ISNetworld and Avetta platforms Qualifications: - OSHA 30-Hour certification required; OSHA 500/510 preferred - Bachelors degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) - 5+ years of experience in construction, industrial, or field-based safety roles - Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 standards - Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development - Familiarity with fleet safety programs, driver qualification files, and DOT compliance requirements - Experience managing contractor prequalification platforms such as ISNetworld and Avetta - Working knowledge of safety programs, including fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, and PPE programs - Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety management systems What We Offer - Competitive salary. {=html} - Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. - Health Insurance starting at 99 cents per week - Retirement savings plan with company match. - Opportunities for professional evelopment and career advancement. {=html} - A supportive and collaborative work environment. Join us at freije and play a key role in our continued success and growth. We look forward to welcoming you to our team! Core Values []{style="font-weight: "}