Construction Safety Lead — Field Operations

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. is seeking an Entry Level Safety Manager to develop, implement, and audit safety programs on construction projects. This role focuses on planning safety protocols, training, and ensuring compliance for staff, craft workers, subcontractors, and consultants.

You will work on-site with MEC Industrial District, collaborating with field operations to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement while adhering to regulatory requirements and company standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of construction safety management experience.
• Knowledge of construction safety, OSHA and Federal standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to access all construction site areas and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, update, and communicate the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) to all project personnel, including subcontractors.
• Ensure safety protocols align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and company standards.
• Collaborate daily with craft workers to encourage buy-in and ownership of the safety program.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, and work plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with field operations based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work.
• Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP.
• Complete daily documented hazard inspections and assist with corrective actions.
• Assist with first aid and maintain relationships with emergency services.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents, near misses, and accidents.
• Analyze root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure timely reporting of safety incidents per company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed about changes in safety regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure safety performance.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits to evaluate adherence to safety standards.
• Provide timely and accurate safety reports to project management and senior leadership.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA standards

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Work ethic

Education

Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

0-2 years construction safety management

Job description

Mass. Electric Construction Co. is seeking an Entry Level Safety Manager to develop, implement, and audit safety programs on construction projects. This role focuses on planning safety protocols, training, and ensuring compliance for staff, craft workers, subcontractors, and consultants.

You will work on-site with MEC Industrial District, collaborating with field operations to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement while adhering to regulatory requirements and company standards.