Assistant Safety Manager - Night Shift

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Safety Manager in Atlanta, GA, to promote a proactive safety culture on construction projects. This role requires managing safety efforts, conducting inspections, and coordinating with subcontractors to ensure workplace safety.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in safety management on large construction projects and be willing to work night shifts. The position offers an equal opportunity workplace and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience managing safety efforts on large construction projects.
• Must be willing and able to work night shift.
• OSHA 500 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety programs with subcontractors and employees.
• Conduct safety and health inspections twice per month.
• Investigate injuries and review accident reports.
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety 'Toolbox' meetings weekly.

Skills

Management of safety efforts

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee‑owned commercial construction company with offices nationwide. We specialize in a wide range of project types and focus on building high‑performing individuals and teams. Our culture is guided by core values of genuine collaboration, shared ownership, family‑like teamwork, and safety respect.

Position Summary

The Assistant Safety Manager is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture and overseeing the PHE safety program for a construction project, ensuring all team members engage in a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs with on‑site subcontractors and McCarthy employees; ensure safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information.
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections at least twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company.
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, first‑aid materials are available, and safety documents are posted on site.
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes.
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the company’s disciplinary policy.
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety "Toolbox" meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis.
• Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre‑plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Division Safety Director for tracking.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work night shift.
• 3+ years’ experience managing safety efforts on large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission‑critical, or similar construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• OSHA 500 preferred.
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance‑abuse programs, investigate/report injuries/illnesses/near misses, and perform other safety functions on site.
• Ability to work with all construction groups—management, owners, trades, and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel within the region as necessary.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.