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.

Responsibilities

Ensure overall health and safety of personnel on-site and in Wight Offices; Develop, implement, and lead safety initiatives complying with local, state, and federal regulations; Foster a proactive culture of risk prevention and accountability; Collaborate with project teams to develop site-specific safety plans (SSSP) and emergency procedures; Monitor safety metrics and KPIs and report trends to senior leadership; Conduct safety inspections and comprehensive audits; Facilitate safety orientations and specialized training; Lead investigation of accidents and near-misses with root-cause analysis; Maintain OSHA documentation including 300 logs; Act as primary point of contact for insurance carriers, OSHA inspectors, and internal leadership

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related technical field; 5+ years of dedicated safety experience in a construction environment; OSHA 30-Hour (Construction) certification required; Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification; Ability to use safety management software (like Procore) for reporting and tracking; Strong communication skills to relay complex safety protocols clearly to diverse groups; Quick problem-solving thinking to mitigate immediate hazards without halting project momentum unnecessarily

Nice to have

CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) preferred; commercial construction experience preferred

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Disability insurance; Life insurance; Flexible spending; Paid holidays; Paid time off; 401(k); Flexible work schedule