Manager, Health and Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership & Risk Prevention:
• Promote a proactive safety culture by identifying and preventing hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors.
• Conduct regular field assessments and jobsite visits to evaluate risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a key resource to supervisors, providing guidance on safety procedures and compliance.
• Facilitate hazard recognition among leadership and coach on practical solutions.
• Recommend and implement measures to address root causes of unsafe practices or environments.
• Manage the ordering and distribution of necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Participate in employee recruitment, hiring, counseling, and terminations.
• Provide performance appraisals, feedback, and growth opportunities for team members.
• Training, Development, & Communication:
• Develop, deliver, and oversee safety training programs for supervisors and field employees.
• Lead the company's safety talk program.
• Provide customer-specific safety training.
• Maintain open, consistent communication with management, supervisors, and field personnel on safety updates.
• Participate in operations meetings to educate teams on health, safety, and accident prevention topics.
• Lead and support management trainees, including development plans.
• Compliance, Investigation, & Continuous Improvement:
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and company-specific health and safety regulations.
• Review safety documentation and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to reporting protocols.
• Lead investigations of incidents and injuries, analyze root causes, and report findings.
• Assist with workers' compensation claim management.
• Coordinate and assist with responses or appeals for safety violations.
• Contribute to the execution and improvement of safety plans.
• Research industry trends and emerging safety topics, recommending policy adjustments.
• Program Oversight & Additional Responsibilities:
• Conduct new hire safety orientations.
• Attend and contribute to accident review meetings.
• Maintain and update safety-related content on the company's website.
• Participate in cross-training within operations branches.
• Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination:
• Pre-plan and identify methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
• Uphold safety as the most important goal of the company, supporting the goal of achieving zero accidents.
• Promote and encourage open communication regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needs.
• Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health (or relevant field) required
• Prior internship or work experience involving safety or leadership required
• Valid driver's license and insured personal transportation required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)

Qualifications

• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity
• Advanced knowledge and ability to research and enforce all federal, state, local, and company safety regulations
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and collaboratively implement essential measures

Physical Requirements: Office environment requiring sitting and standing. Travel to various construction sites is essential, exposing employee to outdoor elements, noise, and the need to stand and walk.