Safety Manager, Construction

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Safety and Health, preferably in construction.
  • Prior experience in the construction sector is essential.
  • Instructor training in Forklift and MEWP is a plus.
  • Preferred education in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
  • Certifications like STS, CHST, CSP, or similar are desirable.
  • OSHA 500/510 certification is an advantage.
  • Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Create and lead risk management training sessions for staff and teams.
  • Provide on-site job training for superintendents and subcontractors.
  • Participate in preconstruction and related project meetings.
  • Lead the safety discussion in weekly/monthly operational meetings.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections and generate compliance reports.
  • Collaborate with project teams to uphold safety standards and best practices.
  • Investigate work-related incidents to determine causes and corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus program recognized as industry leader.
  • Ownership stake through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Traditional and Roth 401k options available.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support further education.
  • Scholarships available for associates' children, up to $28,000.
  • 1-month sabbatical and $5,000 travel stipend every five years of employment.
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year to support community engagement.
  • Match donations made to charitable organizations at 100%.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance offered.
  • Extended paid maternity leave of 12 weeks, fully covered.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated Safety Manager, who is passionate about the construction process to join our Dallas team. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and collaborative problem-solver who thrives in dynamic field environments.

A Day in the Life:
  • Create and lead training to individuals and groups on a variety of risk management subjects in both office and field settings.
  • Provide on-the-spot job site training to superintendents, subcontractors, and associates as needed.
  • Attend preconstruction meetings and other project meetings as required.
  • Lead weekly/monthly safety portion of preconstruction and other operation meetings throughout the construction process.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections of assigned projects and publish reports for internal improvement and compliance.
  • Work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, and Subcontractors to ensure compliance and best practices with various safety policies while ensuring valued engineering through the construction process.
  • Partner with Project Managers when reviewing engineered plans/drawings for safety hazards
  • Visit and serve as an ongoing point of contact to 15+ job sites nationwide monthly and provide support throughout the construction process.
  • Conduct formal investigations into work-related incidents to determine the cause and corrective actions.
  • Maintain a current knowledge base of Local, State, and Federal safety and health regulations with specific requirements.
  • Travel to jobsites approximately 2-3 days/week (Monday - Friday) to Construction Project Sites Locally and Nationwide, including outside of standard business hours and out of state travel as required and needed.

Necessary Qualifications:
  • 5+ years' of Safety and Health Experience preferred
  • Prior Construction Experience is required.
  • Forklift and MEWP (aerial lifts) instructor training a plus.
  • BS in Occupational Health and Safety or closely related field preferred.
  • STS, CHST, CSP or similar certification(s) preferred
  • OSHA 500/510 certification a plus
  • Possess and maintain a current, valid driver license in your state of residence
  • Travel to jobsites approximately 2-3 days/week (Monday - Friday) to Construction Project Sites Locally and Nationwide, including outside of standard business hours and out of state travel as required and needed.

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
  • 100% charitable match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

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