Description
ai tools
safety audits
incident reports
data analysis
safety training
regulatory compliance
As our Safety Manager in Hawaii, you will be a key player in ensuring that we continue to deliver high-quality work safely, efficiently, and with integrity. In this key leadership and training role, you will lead, train, and develop our safety culture across all operations for over 150 employees over multiple job sites statewide in close collaboration with our operational leadership and our national safety program. You will be responsible for upholding the highest standards of safety, teamwork, and professionalism directly and indirectly by developing and implementing safety policies, providing training and development to employees at all levels, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations while maintaining accurate documentation
- Manage assigned budgets, including travel and overhead expenses
- Provide engaging, effective safety training and coaching for field employees, supervisors, and management teams
- Serve as a trusted resource and advocate for all employees on health and safety matters
- Partner closely with the Company Safety Manager to align Hawaii initiatives with company-wide safety goals and programs
- Lead, develop, and implement safety programs, policies, and procedures across all Hawaii operations
- Solicit and evaluate proposals from external vendors and manage associated costs
- Investigate incidents and near-misses, prepare detailed reports, and lead corrective and preventive actions
- Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments across all job sites on multiple islands
- Develop and deliver proposals for process and equipment enhancements that improve safety, efficiency, profitability, and customer service
- Implement and utilize AI-driven tools and other technologies to enhance safety and operational outcomes
- Collaborate with operations, HR, and other support teams to achieve organizational goals
- Analyze safety data and trends to drive continuous improvement and strengthen safety performance
- Support long-term planning and development strategies for the Hawaii team
Requirements
chst
csp
osha
5+ years
excel
leadership
This Safety Manager role calls for a proactive leader with significant safety management experience in multi-unit residential construction or plumbing who thrives in a dynamic field environment. The ideal candidate excels at building teams, driving results through a hands-on approach, and demonstrating exceptional communication, training, and project management skills while fostering a culture of safety excellence.
This role is intended to be a hybrid full-time exempt position, based at our O’ahu offices, with regular travel, including occasionally inter-island, and reports to the Vice President, Operations.
Employment Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must be able to confirm their employment eligibility via E-Verify at the time of hire. We are unable to sponsor employment at this time.
PREFERRED CANDIDATES will also have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field; prior local experience as an official safety inspector; prior experience as a tradesperson; proficiency in other languages common in Hawaii: and/or related military experience.
We are looking for a highly capable and engaging Safety Manager to join our SageWater management team in Hawaii! We’re growing, and we’re looking for more great people to help us continue to grow!
- Proven ability to develop and deliver safety training programs
- Current professional certifications such as CHST, CSP, or OSHA 500
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to occasionally lift and carry 25 - 50 lbs., regularly walk, and regularly climb stairs and ladders
- Current knowledge of common compliance, infrastructure, and safety challenges statewide and locally
- Ability to travel regularly including between islands
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA and Hawaii-specific safety regulations
- 5+ years of construction safety experience in Hawaii, including multi-site, and across multiple trades, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire and life safety systems, carpentry, drywall, painting, tile work, excavation and trenching, asphalt and concrete, hoisting and rigging, and other related trades
- Marked proficiency in computer skills including with email, internet, Word, and Excel
- Proficiency in English, written and spoken
Benefits
Salary Range: $95,000 to $125,000 annualized salary based upon experience and qualifications, plus bonus opportunity ranging from 10% to 20% of base salary.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company grant after 90 days
- Low premium dental and vision insurance for you and your family
- Paid time off (PTO) and select paid holidays
- Zero premium quality health insurance for yourself
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Low premium quality health insurance for your family
- Unique opportunity to safeguard and develop others
- SageWater offers great pay with regular reviews and a commitment to career growth!
Training + Development
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