Assistant Safety Manager

Accountabilities:

Conduct corporate-level safety audits on a recurring 30-day rotation to evaluate project compliance, identify potential hazards, and ensure consistent application of organizational safety standards.
Review, evaluate, and approve project-specific safety plans, including critical lift operations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space activities, and excavation work requiring engineered protective systems.
Identify systemic safety concerns and coordinate appropriate corrective measures to prevent recurring incidents and improve overall workplace safety.
Provide guidance, leadership, and operational support to project teams and field-based safety personnel across multiple construction sites.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with project leadership, employees, and trade partners to strengthen safety engagement, accountability, and organizational performance.
Ensure construction projects comply with established safety requirements through regular inspections, audits, and ongoing performance monitoring.
Oversee appropriate staffing of Safety Coordinators and Safety Technicians, ensuring adequate coverage based on contractual requirements, project complexity, and high-risk activities.
Monitor trade partner development and prequalification processes, verifying that all required safety qualifications and documentation are completed before work begins.
Evaluate the effectiveness of trade partner pre-construction meetings, ensuring contractors understand site-specific hazards, safety expectations, and operational procedures before mobilization.
Track and monitor corrective action plans, ensuring identified deficiencies are addressed promptly and preventive measures are effectively implemented.
Support safety training programs, employee education, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety awareness and performance across projects.
Collaborate with the Corporate Safety Manager and other leadership stakeholders to communicate audit findings, emerging risks, and opportunities to strengthen safety practices.
Travel regularly to project locations nationwide, providing on-site oversight and support as required.
Requirements:
Minimum of five years of relevant professional safety experience, or at least one year of tenure within the organization, as specified for the position.
Valid OSHA 30-Hour certification.
Valid OSHA 510 certification.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
Ability to obtain a Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certification within one year of promotion or hire. Relevant certifications may include ASP, CSP, CHST, or GSP.
Demonstrated experience conducting construction safety audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, construction safety standards, hazard identification, and risk mitigation practices.
Experience reviewing and implementing project-specific safety plans, particularly for high-risk construction activities such as critical lifts, confined spaces, excavations, and LOTO procedures.
Proven ability to support and oversee field safety professionals, including Safety Coordinators and Safety Technicians across multiple construction projects.
Experience managing safety operations across several job sites, locations, or states is highly desirable.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build professional relationships, influence employee behavior, and promote a culture of accountability.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate with project managers, field teams, contractors, and senior leadership.
Ability to identify safety performance gaps, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Comfortable working independently while managing competing priorities and providing support across geographically dispersed teams.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently nationwide, including remaining on-site for several consecutive days or weeks depending on project requirements.
Ability to work remotely or in a hybrid arrangement while maintaining regular engagement with field operations.
Comfortable performing computer-based work and remaining seated for extended periods, as well as standing, walking, and engaging in physical activities during site visits.
Flexibility to accommodate extended working hours when project demands require.
Benefits:
Opportunity to take on a leadership role with corporate-level influence over safety standards and construction operations.
Nationwide exposure to complex industrial and heavy commercial construction projects.
Opportunity to work across diverse sectors, including manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, chemical plants, distribution centers, warehouses, and data centers.
Remote/hybrid-focused working arrangement with regular opportunities for on-site engagement.
Company-paid business travel associated with project visits and assignments.
Opportunity to collaborate with experienced construction, engineering, and safety professionals.
Professional development opportunities through ongoing safety training and continuous improvement initiatives.
Opportunity to obtain or advance BCSP professional certification within the first year.
Career growth potential within a rapidly expanding specialty contracting environment.
Opportunity to influence organizational safety culture, employee protection, and operational excellence.
Collaborative working environment that values accountability, professional development, teamwork, and continuous improvement.