Position Overview

Our recruiting agency is partnering with an established commercial electrical construction company to identify an experienced Construction Safety Manager to lead and strengthen its organization-wide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), construction safety, and fleet safety programs.

This position is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive workplace safety initiatives that protect employees, reduce operational risk, and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, customer-specific safety standards, and internal policies. The successful candidate will provide hands-on safety leadership across active construction sites, offices, warehouses, and equipment yards while promoting a proactive culture of accountability, hazard prevention, and continuous improvement.

In addition to leading construction safety initiatives, this individual will oversee fleet safety and compliance, including driver qualification, vehicle inspections, accident investigations, preventive maintenance coordination, telematics monitoring, and motor vehicle record (MVR) management.

The Safety Manager will work closely with executive leadership, project managers, field supervisors, warehouse personnel, and company vehicle operators to identify hazards, prevent injuries and accidents, improve compliance, and support efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Construction Safety and EHS Program Leadership

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve company-wide health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations, OSHA standards, customer requirements, and industry best practices.
• Establish annual safety objectives, measurable performance targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain and regularly revise the company Health and Safety Manual to reflect regulatory changes, operational needs, and industry standards.
• Evaluate safety program effectiveness through inspections, compliance audits, incident trend analysis, and performance reviews.
• Establish consistent safety procedures across construction projects, office operations, warehouses, and other company facilities.
• Align safety initiatives with organizational priorities, project requirements, and operational goals.

2. Construction Site Safety and Field Compliance

• Conduct scheduled and unannounced jobsite safety inspections, field observations, and compliance audits.
• Identify unsafe working conditions, at-risk behaviors, and potential hazards; ensure corrective actions are assigned, implemented, and documented promptly.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with construction safety programs and procedures, including:
• Fall protection and working-at-height requirements
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Electrical safety practices and safe work procedures
• NFPA 70E electrical safety standards
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Excavation and trenching safety
• Confined space entry procedures
• Rigging, hoisting, and lifting operations
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field supervisors to resolve safety concerns and prevent incidents before they occur.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings, preconstruction planning, and operational reviews to integrate safety requirements into project schedules and work plans.
• Provide field-level guidance on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and compliance expectations.
• Verify that identified deficiencies are corrected and that appropriate preventive measures are implemented.

3. Safety Training, Education, and Employee Development

• Design, deliver, and maintain safety training programs for field employees, supervisors, office staff, and other applicable personnel.
• Conduct new employee orientations and onboarding sessions covering company safety policies, jobsite expectations, and hazard prevention.
• Coordinate required training and certifications, including OSHA, CPR/First Aid, NFPA 70E, aerial lift operation, forklift operation, and other job-specific safety requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks, monthly safety meetings, and ongoing employee safety education initiatives.
• Maintain accurate training records, certification documentation, and renewal schedules.
• Monitor training completion and follow up on expired, missing, or outstanding certifications.
• Coach supervisors and managers on safety leadership, employee engagement, hazard reporting, and accountability.
• Promote consistent application of safety procedures across all levels of the organization.

4. Incident Investigation, Corrective Actions, and Claims Coordination

• Lead investigations involving workplace injuries, occupational incidents, near misses, property damage, vehicle accidents, and other safety-related events.
• Perform root cause analyses to identify contributing factors and opportunities to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, assign, document, and monitor corrective and preventive action plans.
• Maintain OSHA injury and illness logs, incident reports, investigation files, and related compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers, claims administrators, legal representatives, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Support workers' compensation claims management, return-to-work initiatives, and modified-duty arrangements.
• Analyze incident frequency, severity, and recurring trends to identify areas requiring additional training or procedural improvements.
• Communicate investigation findings and recommended improvements to relevant management personnel.

5. Regulatory Compliance and Safety Documentation

• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and industry requirements, including:
• OSHA Construction Standards, 29 CFR 1926
• OSHA General Industry Standards, 29 CFR 1910
• NFPA 70E electrical safety standards
• Applicable DOT regulations governing company vehicles and drivers
• State and local regulatory requirements
• Customer-specific and project-specific safety standards
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, training documentation, incident logs, audit findings, and compliance files.
• Coordinate responses to OSHA inspections, regulatory inquiries, customer audits, and other compliance reviews.
• Monitor changes in safety regulations and industry requirements and implement necessary program updates.
• Ensure applicable documentation is current, accessible, and available for internal and external reviews.

6. Hazard Identification and Risk Management

• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), job safety analyses, and risk assessments for construction activities and operational processes.
• Review project-specific safety plans, customer requirements, contract provisions, and site-specific hazards.
• Partner with operations and construction leadership to identify potential exposures and implement appropriate risk controls.
• Participate in contract safety reviews and project planning activities.
• Support workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability risk management initiatives.
• Work with insurance carriers and other external partners during annual safety reviews, loss-control assessments, and insurance audits.
• Recommend process improvements designed to reduce injuries, property damage, claims, and preventable losses.

7. Safety Leadership and Organizational Culture

• Serve as the primary internal resource for construction safety, environmental health and safety, regulatory compliance, and fleet safety matters.
• Champion a proactive, employee-focused safety culture emphasizing hazard recognition, prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop effective working relationships with field employees, project teams, supervisors, and executive leadership.
• Lead safety committees, employee engagement initiatives, and ongoing safety improvement efforts.
• Establish recognition programs that encourage safe work practices and responsible driving behaviors.
• Communicate safety results, incident trends, compliance status, and recommended improvements to executive leadership.
• Use measurable performance data to evaluate program effectiveness and establish priorities for improvement.

8. Fleet Safety and Driver Compliance

While construction safety is the primary focus, this role also oversees the company's fleet safety program and related regulatory and operational requirements.

• Develop, implement, and maintain fleet safety policies governing vehicle operation, driver conduct, inspections, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DOT requirements and company vehicle-use policies.
• Maintain driver qualification files, vehicle records, registration documents, licensing information, and insurance documentation.
• Review and monitor Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) for authorized drivers.
• Establish driver eligibility criteria, risk-based monitoring procedures, and corrective action protocols.
• Conduct annual driver assessments and evaluate individual driving risk.
• Coordinate driver onboarding, fleet safety orientations, defensive driving courses, and distracted-driving prevention training.
• Monitor driver behavior through GPS tracking and fleet telematics systems.
• Investigate vehicle accidents, analyze preventable accident trends, coordinate insurance claims, and conduct post-incident reviews.
• Implement corrective actions and targeted training to reduce vehicle accidents and associated losses.

9. Fleet Maintenance, Inspections, and Performance Monitoring

• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules for company vehicles and applicable equipment.
• Review maintenance records to verify adherence to manufacturer recommendations and applicable safety requirements.
• Coordinate vehicle repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities with external vendors, mechanics, and service providers.
• Monitor vehicle condition, utilization, reliability, and lifecycle operating costs.
• Assist with fleet replacement planning, budgeting, and cost-control initiatives.
• Manage GPS and telematics platforms and evaluate reports related to:
• Speeding and unsafe driving
• Seatbelt compliance
• Harsh braking and driving behaviors
• Distracted driving
• Vehicle utilization
• Excessive idling
• Develop performance improvement plans and driver coaching initiatives based on fleet data.
• Prepare fleet safety and performance reports for executive leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve fuel efficiency, reduce preventable losses, and control fleet operating expenses.
• Ensure company vehicles remain safe, properly maintained, compliant, and operational.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of construction safety management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, hazard identification, incident investigation, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and manage safety programs across multiple projects, departments, or work locations.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up.
• Strong understanding of safety training, employee development, regulatory documentation, and compliance management.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, safety management software, and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to analyze safety performance data, identify trends, and implement measurable improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Construction Management, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in fleet management, fleet safety, transportation safety, or commercial vehicle compliance.
• Direct experience supporting commercial electrical construction projects.
• Familiarity with electrical construction hazards, electrical safe work practices, and NFPA 70E requirements.
• Experience with fleet telematics, GPS tracking, driver qualification files, MVR monitoring, and vehicle maintenance coordination.
• Experience working with insurance carriers, workers' compensation programs, liability claims, and loss-control initiatives.

Preferred Certifications

Candidates with relevant professional certifications are encouraged to apply. Preferred credentials include:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
• OSHA 500 Trainer Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
• NFPA 70E training or certification
• Certified Director of Safety (CDS)
• Fleet Safety or Transportation Safety Certification
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial construction safety management and OSHA compliance.
• Understanding of commercial electrical construction operations, electrical hazards, and jobsite risk controls.
• Working knowledge of fleet operations, driver qualification, vehicle safety, and transportation compliance.
• Strong communication, presentation, and employee training skills.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to influence safe behaviors and reinforce accountability across field and management teams.
• Strong investigative, analytical, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and project coordination capabilities.
• Ability to interpret safety metrics, incident data, audit findings, and fleet performance reports.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to risk reduction and continuous safety improvement.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel regularly between multiple construction project locations.
• Ability to walk active construction sites and perform field inspections for extended periods.
• Ability to inspect vehicles, warehouses, equipment yards, and related operational areas.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas when necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and active construction environments.
• Ability to perform jobsite observations and evaluate working conditions in environments where construction hazards may be present.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated using measurable safety, compliance, and fleet performance indicators.

Construction Safety and EHS Metrics

• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
• Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) Rate
• Lost-Time Incident Rate
• Near-Miss Reporting Frequency
• Safety Inspection and Audit Completion Rate
• Corrective Action Closure Rate
• Employee Safety Training Completion Rate
• Regulatory Compliance and Documentation Performance

Fleet Safety and Operational Metrics

• Preventable Vehicle Accident Rate
• Fleet Loss Ratio
• Driver Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Compliance Rate
• Driver Safety Training Completion Rate
• Vehicle Inspection Compliance Rate
• Preventive Maintenance Compliance Rate
• Fuel Efficiency and Idle-Time Reduction
• Fleet Telematics Safety Score

Compensation and Benefits

The selected candidate can expect a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Cell phone and technology allowance.
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for approved certifications.
• Potential bonus compensation tied to safety results, fleet performance, and established organizational goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.