DescriptionABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We're looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Safety Manager to lead by example on a major commercial construction project in the Phoenix area. This individual will serve as a mentor, coach, and advocate for safe practices on-site, helping to shape and uphold a strong safety culture. The right candidate brings hands-on safety experience in commercial construction and a passion for empowering others to work safely and confidently.
The ideal candidate embodies our C.A.R.E. philosophy-Create a Remarkable Experience-and fosters an environment where every individual on the project site is informed, supported, and empowered to prioritize safety in every task.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY - Monitor job site activities and perform routine safety inspections, document findings through reports and photographs.
- Collaborate with the Project Management Team to maintain a proactive and positive safety culture.
- Lead site-specific safety training and orientation for all employees, including specialty trainings as needed.
- Conduct monthly safety meetings with supervisors and foremen to reinforce safe work practices.
- Respond to safety concerns, incidents, and accidents, support investigations and root cause analyses.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company safety standards across the project site.
- Review and support development of job hazard analyses and pre-task planning documents.
- Track and document safety infractions, improvements, and corrective actions using approved tools.
- Assist in compiling and analyzing data for job activity hazard analysis and risk assessments.
- Partner with site leadership to identify safety risks and implement corrective actions.
YOU'RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE - Bachelor's degree preferred or 5-7 years of construction safety experience
- Proven success with OSHA ratings, EMR, and loss-time record management
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Experience with concrete placement safety preferred
- OSHA 500 or OSHA 510 + STSC certification required
- Additional certifications (CSP, ASP, CHST) strongly preferred
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
WHAT YOU BRING - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) at an intermediate level.
- Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Skilled in communicating effectively with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and colleagues at all levels.
- Confident in delivering presentations in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
- Capable of leading the implementation of safety programs and procedures developed by Okland Corporate EH&S, safety committees, and safety managers.
- Demonstrates professionalism and discretion while maintaining confidentiality in the workplace.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
