Construction Safety Manager

Jobot; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Wisconsin is seeking a Construction Safety Manager to lead the safety program across multiple active municipal, educational, and commercial projects. You will partner with field teams, subcontractors, and leadership to promote a proactive safety culture and minimize risk on every site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction safety, strong OSHA knowledge, and relevant certifications. You will conduct audits, lead investigations, provide training, and ensure OSHA compliance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience with a general contractor, construction manager, or design-build firm.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and risk management practices.
• Experience conducting jobsite audits, investigations, and safety training.
• OSHA 30 required; CHST, CSP, ASP, or similar certifications preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence both field and office personnel.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to regional project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular project site safety inspections and audits.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety policies and procedures.
• Lead incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing education initiatives.
• Monitor OSHA compliance and maintain required documentation.
• Review project-specific safety plans and subcontractor safety programs.
• Track safety metrics, trends, and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify and mitigate potential risks before work begins.
• Serve as the primary safety resource for field personnel and project leadership.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA regulations

Jobsite audits

Safety training

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Job details: Join a respected, family-owned Wisconsin general contractor where safety is a core value and leadership has a direct impact on project success across a diverse portfolio of municipal, educational, commercial, and public-sector projects.

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a long-established construction management and general contracting firm with more than a century of history serving Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. The company specializes in construction management, general contracting, and design-build services, delivering projects for municipalities, schools, fire and police departments, libraries, and other commercial clients. Known for its collaborative culture, strong reputation, and commitment to quality, the firm offers employees the opportunity to make a visible impact on meaningful community-focused projects.

Why join us

• Stable, family-owned company with over 100 years of success in the construction industry.
• Opportunity to lead and strengthen safety culture across multiple active projects.
• Work on highly visible municipal, educational, and commercial projects throughout the region.
• Direct access to company leadership and decision-makers.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career growth potential.

Job Details

The Construction Safety Manager will lead the organization's safety program and ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and company safety requirements. This individual will partner with project teams, field leadership, subcontractors, and executive management to promote a proactive safety culture and reduce risk across all job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular project site safety inspections and audits.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide safety policies and procedures.
• Lead incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing education initiatives.
• Monitor OSHA compliance and maintain required documentation.
• Review project-specific safety plans and subcontractor safety programs.
• Track safety metrics, trends, and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify and mitigate potential risks before work begins.
• Serve as the primary safety resource for field personnel and project leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience with a general contractor, construction manager, or design-build firm.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and risk management practices.
• Experience conducting jobsite audits, investigations, and safety training.
• OSHA 30 required; CHST, CSP, ASP, or similar certifications preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence both field and office personnel.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to regional project sites as needed.

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