Head of Safety - Construction Industry

Safety Manager - OSHA 500

We’re looking for a driven Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across heavy civil construction projects. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in the field, enjoys building strong teams, and is passionate about creating a culture where safety comes first.

If you have the below experience, please apply and I can call you to talk

Has managed a safety program and can review and enhance safety plans?

Can propose and implement new safety initiatives?

Has experience managing workers’ compensation insurance and claims?

Understands and manages EMR (Experience Modification Rate)?

Has supervised others and led teams?

Has a strong passion for safety training?

Has experience working with OCIP and CCIP programs?

Salary based on DOE , please apply and I can call you to talk

What You’ll Be Doing
• Lead and manage company-wide safety programs and compliance efforts
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments across active projects
• Deliver engaging safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks
• Partner with project teams to ensure safe and efficient execution
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Oversee subcontractor safety compliance and job-specific safety plans

What We’re Looking For
• OSHA 500 Certification (required)
• Experience in heavy civil construction
• Strong leadership, communication, and team training experience
• Solid understanding of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards

What Makes This Role Stand Out
• Opportunity to lead safety across multiple high-profile projects
• Strong mix of field leadership and strategic impact
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with growth potential

Travel Requirements:

The Safety Manager may need to travel regularly between different project sites. This may involve commuting or staying overnight at project locations for inspections or meetings.

Educational and experience requirements – Must have OSHA 500 Certification, Certified OSHA training: Competent person for excavation and Competent Person for Confined Spaces. Experience working in heavy civil construction, including roadway and highway is a must, and airport work is a plus. Experience working with DOT, Federal entities, and government is a plus. Experience in traffic control planning.

Software - Office 365 Suite. Cloud-based applications such as OneDrive, DropBox, SiteDocs.

Construction — experience in the construction industry, and heavy civil work.

Computer and Technological– Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Products.