Construction Safety Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

The Construction Safety Manager is responsible for the overall health and safety of personnel on-site and in the Wight Offices. You will develop, implement, and lead safety initiatives that comply with all local, state, and federal regulations while fostering a proactive culture of risk prevention and accountability.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Policy Development: Collaborate with project teams to develop site-specific safety plans (SSSP) and emergency procedures for each project.
• Leadership: Champion a proactive safety culture and drive accountability at all organizational levels.
• Program Management: Monitor safety metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate effectiveness and report trends to senior leadership.
• Regulatory Reporting: Stay current on emerging industry standards, technologies, and regulatory changes impacting construction safety.
• Field Oversight: Conduct safety inspections and comprehensive audits to identify hazardous conditions or non-compliant behaviors.
• Team Education: Facilitate safety orientations for new hires, and specialized training (e.g., fall protection, scaffolding, or confined spaces).
• Incident Management: Lead the investigation of any accidents or near-misses, perform root-cause analysis, and document findings to prevent future occurrences.
• Compliance: Maintain all required OSHA documentation, including 300 logs, and ensure the project remains in total compliance with safety legislation.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for insurance carriers, OSHA inspectors, and internal leadership regarding safety metrics.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of dedicated safety experience in a construction environment (commercial preferred).
• Certifications:
  • OSHA 30-Hour (Construction) is required.