Job ID: 51424
Location: Defiance, OH , South Carolina
Employment Type: Contract
Last Updated: 0 days ago
We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead the implementation and administration of our Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) program during a major construction project. As a key member of the Project Team, you will work closely with the client’s team members and contractors to identify, eliminate, and reduce risks throughout the construction phase. Upon project completion, there may be an opportunity to transition into an Operations role, continuing to champion HSE initiatives and safe working practices. This role is will start as a 12 month contract role and extended in increments of 12 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the HSE program for construction activities.
- Champion project safety control programs and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Conduct safety meetings, audits, and inspections; identify corrective actions and follow up.
- Deliver safety orientation training for contractors and site visitors.
- Collaborate with management to develop Emergency Action Plans; serve as primary contact for incident notifications, investigations, and case management.
- Maintain detailed logs of safety inspections, reports, and correspondence.
- Ensure all work aligns with approved manuals, internal policies, contract documents, and best practices.
- Provide regular updates to the Project Manager and attend management meetings.
- Act as a hands-on safety leader for a large manufacturing operation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental, or related field.
- Required:
- Minimum 15 years of experience in operations, safety, and engineering, including 10 years in construction/project safety management.
- OSHA 30 Certification; OSHA 500/510 preferred.
- Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Comfortable in both office and field environments.
- Bonus: Bi-lingual (Spanish), geographic mobility, and willingness to relocate.
- Health and Dental Insurance
- $70hr- $75hr
