Construction Safety Lead – EM 385, In-Field Leader

Safety-Worxs; Washington; On-site; USD 140,405,000 - 160,463,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time + OT

Healthcare benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401k with 4% match

Competitive hourly pay $49-$56

Job summary

Safety Worxs in Ravensdale, Washington, seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead field safety for a construction project, oversee programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with project leadership to maintain a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in construction safety, EM 385-1-1 experience, and OSHA knowledge, with responsibilities including training, incident investigations, audits, hazard analyses, mentoring site personnel, and continuous safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of construction safety experience required.
• EM 385-1-1 experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the project safety program, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a strong field presence and coordinate with project management, supervision, subcontractors, and craft personnel to promote safe work practices.
• Conduct jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor safety trends and ensure accidents, injuries, property damage, near misses, and other safety-related incidents are accurately documented and tracked.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and develop and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and conduct site safety orientations, training, toolbox talks, and other safety meetings as required.
• Ensure required safety permits, certifications, inspections, and documentation remain current and compliant with project requirements.
• Provide technical safety guidance related to construction activities, equipment, work practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Daily Hazard Analyses (DHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and other site-specific safety documentation.
• Partner with project teams to plan for high-risk construction activities and implement appropriate hazard controls before work begins.
• Develop, review, and maintain site-specific safety, emergency response, and evacuation plans.
• Support emergency response planning, including site access and emergency vehicle coordination.
• Provide safety performance updates, trend analysis, and recommendations to project leadership.
• Manage, mentor, and develop site safety personnel while assigning responsibilities based on project needs.
• Ensure safety equipment and supplies are available, maintained, and appropriate for planned construction activities.
• Promote continuous improvement of safety processes, procedures, and overall project safety performance.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Training & coaching

Incident investigations

Safety program management

Field presence

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Tools

EM 385-1-1

Job description

Safety Worxs in Ravensdale, Washington, seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead field safety for a construction project, oversee programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with project leadership to maintain a strong safety culture.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in construction safety, EM 385-1-1 experience, and OSHA knowledge, with responsibilities including training, incident investigations, audits, hazard analyses, mentoring site personnel, and continuous safety