Safety Manager

Description

The Safety Manager protects the company and its workforce by overseeing all health‑and‑safety matters. This hands‑on, high‑impact role blends field inspections with office‑based program management and requires collaboration with internal teams, clients, and vendors.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations.
• Stay current on health‑and‑safety, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation requirements.
• Develop safety plans, policies, and procedures for the company and its projects.
• Verify that company operations meet applicable safety standards.
• Promote a safety‑conscious work environment and the health‑and‑safety program.
• Train employees according to the Safety Training Matrix and maintain training records.
• Collaborate with the Director of Safety, project managers, and foremen to ensure safe project execution.
• Conduct documented job‑site safety inspections for all projects.
• Coordinate regular inspections with Safety Counseling, Inc., and address identified issues.
• Organize and lead safety meetings.
• Investigate all accidents and incidents.
• Lead and facilitate the company safety committee and its meetings.
• Assist purchasing in acquiring appropriate safety equipment and supplies.
• Resolve safety issues proactively before they become major problems.
• Maintain statistical safety data and reports.
• Management of personnel resources and team development.
• Monitoring and assessing performance for continuous improvement.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a high school diploma, possess 3‑5 years of construction experience, be an OSHA 500‑authorized instructor, and be proficient with MS Office 365, Outlook, and safety software. The position involves regular sitting, standing, walking, and the ability to lift up to 50 lb, as well as travel to job sites and meetings with superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors.

Legence is an equal‑opportunity employer that provides reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, meet the company’s driving‑record standards, and pass background, drug, and employment verification checks.

• Knowledge of building and construction materials, methods, and tools.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans and models.
• Knowledge of public safety and security equipment, policies, and strategies.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and quality standards.
• Knowledge of computer software applications.
• Knowledge of administration and management principles, including strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Effective communication and team collaboration skills.
• Active listening abilities.
• Strategic problem‑solving capabilities.
• Time‑management skills.
• Active learning to apply new information to problem‑solving.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making.

Benefits

Employees receive comprehensive benefits such as company‑paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness coverage, life and AD&D insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance