Construction Safety Lead

OEG, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance and AD&D

401k with employer match

PTO accrual up to 120 hours per year

7 company paid holidays

Job summary

Everus Construction Group, Inc. seeks a Safety Lead to ensure safe execution of projects, oversee a on-site safety team, and coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and foremen.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, training, and compliance with safety regulations across construction sites. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in OHS or related field with 3–5 years of construction safety experience, CHST/OSHA credentials preferred, and strong leadership and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field with relevant work experience.
• 3–5 years’ experience in commercial/industrial construction site safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site safety team, including training and development.
• Communicate safety practices across project teams and conduct performance reviews.
• Approve weekly timecards and PTO schedules; lead incident reviews and reporting.
• Assist in safety plan development for construction projects and interface with general contractors/subcontractors.
• Coordinate field observations, produce safety summary reports, and support training initiatives.
• Provide training in Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Respiratory Protection, and Confined Space entries.

Skills

Leadership experience

Effective communication

Project management

Safety training

Safety inspections

Microsoft Office

Data management

Site safety knowledge

Fall protection

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management tools

Job description

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy.

Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships

JOB SUMMARY

The Safety Lead works with varied project teams to ensure work activities are planned and conducted in a manner that addresses potential risks to trade personnel, operations, the public, and project assets. Provides consultation, coordination, and oversight activities to ensure appropriate requirements and best practices are incorporated during project pre-planning and construction phases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A working knowledge of health and safety standards at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, along with relevant work experience; and
• 3-5 years’ experience in commercial/industrial construction site safety.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership experience in a field environment.
• Experience in the construction industry.
• CHST certification preferred.
• OSHA 30 preferred.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to establish effective working relationships with project managers, construction superintendents, construction foreman, and direct reports.
• Ability to function in a position designed to serve independent operating units in a decentralized environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understands and can utilize data management tools used for analyzing construction reporting data.
• This position requires extensive knowledge and skills related to the safe operation of construction sites, including but not limited to: excavation, scaffolding, forklift operation, cranes/hoists, fall protection, signs/barricades, steel erection, hand/portable tools, confined space, and hearing conservation.
• Requires strong project management skills, analytical, and negotiations skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Management Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of the on-site safety team, including but not limited to, training and development.
• Ensure knowledge of job duties and expectations of subordinates.
• Communication with teams to ensure safety practices and processes.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports.
• Approve weekly timecards, vacation/PTO schedules.
• Lead on-site incident reviews and generate any necessary reports.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

• Assist Construction Project Team(s) in the review and development of safety, health and environmental plans for construction projects; participate in pre-bid conferences, walk-throughs, and pre-construction meetings.
• Develops and maintains regular interface with general contractor and subcontractors and assist them with site reviews and planning to prevent injury and operational impacts.
• Assist with investigation of serious incidents or near-misses with potentially serious consequences.

FIELD COORDINATION AND REPORTING

• Perform regular site assessments.
• Assemble records of site observations, recommendations, and corrective actions for each worksite and project team.
• Prepare summary reports as requested.

TRAINING

• Develop, promote, and sustain safety related training.
• Ability to provide training in the following areas: Fall Protection in Construction, Scaffolding, Respiratory Protection, Forklift User, Aerial Lift Users, and Confined Space Entry.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

• Will be required to carry a cell phone and respond to emergencies during non-business hours.

Other

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• 401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution.
• PTO accrual of up to 120 hours in a full year (subject to plan terms thereafter).
• 7 company paid holidays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Work schedule may vary due to construction schedule.
• Night and/or weekend work may be required.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment, including occasional use of respiratory protection equipment (up to full face negative pressure respirator).
• Required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Requires travel: Minimal (up to 10%).
• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• Equal opportunity employer.

Everus Construction Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Human Resources Team.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - 10/31/2026

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