Safety Manager

Safety Manager Construction / Utilities

Location: Full Remote (50% travel to Columbus, OH region)

Type: Direct Hire

A growing leader in the construction and utility services sector is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environment Manager (HSE) to join its expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to lead health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives across a dynamic, multi-site operation. The Safety Manager will serve as the authority on all matters of worker safety, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, with the authority to stop work when imminent danger to workers, the public, or the environment is identified.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the administration and management of a comprehensive HSE training and compliance program.
• Promote a positive safety culture, championing an Incident-Free work environment.
• Coordinate HSE activities and compliance with client requirements and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct periodic HSE site assessments and audits.
• Manage annual training programs, including OSHA, confined space, trenching and excavation, first aid/CPR, and DOT compliance.
• Facilitate employee orientations, safety committee meetings, and ongoing HSE education programs.
• Investigate incidents and ensure structured case management practices are followed.
• Maintain employee training records and OSHA documentation and generate regular safety performance reports.
• Advise leadership on potential hazards, near misses, and recommended corrective actions.
• Support project sites across multiple states with travel as required (approximately 50% travel, primarily to the Columbus, OH region).

Required Qualifications:

• 5 10 years of experience as a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager in the construction or industrial sectors.
• 2 3 years of experience as an HSE Trainer, ideally within industrial construction.
• At least 3 years of experience with underground utility construction safety.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 / 1926, EPA, DOT regulations, and other applicable standards.
• Experience conducting safety training and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and database management.
• Ability to work in varying industrial environments (indoor/outdoor, limited access areas, rough terrain).
• Willingness to work overtime or occasional weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) certification.
• Associate s degree in Occupational Safety and Health.
• OSHA 500 Trainer Certification.
• Additional training/experience in trenching, excavation, confined space, traffic control, and DOT compliance.