Construction Safety Manager

thestaffpad; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact leadership role

Strong team environment

Long-term growth opportunity

Job summary

thestaffpad is seeking a dedicated full-time Safety Manager in Lubbock, Texas, responsible for overseeing all site safety protocols and ensuring subcontractor compliance on active construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction safety knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and hold teams accountable. Join us to shape and improve job site safety culture and grow within a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant safety experience for a degree holder.
• Minimum 3 years of construction supervision experience for certification holders.
• At least 5 years in a dedicated safety role without additional duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the full-time onsite safety representative for the project.
• Identify hazards and ensure immediate correction.
• Conduct safety orientations and ongoing training.

Skills

Construction safety knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Documentation and reporting skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field

Safety Certification (STS‑C, CHST, CSP)

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Safety Manager Position Overview

Safety Manager will serve as the dedicated full‑time, non‑working safety representative assigned to the job site, responsible for overseeing all site safety protocols, conducting safety observations, ensuring subcontractor compliance, mitigating hazards, and maintaining all required documentation and reporting standards. This role requires a proactive leader with strong construction safety knowledge, field presence, and the ability to drive accountability across all levels of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the full-time onsite safety representative for the project
• Enforce all company, client, and general contractor safety policies and procedures
• Conduct and document a minimum of 15 coachable safety observations per week (or more as required by GC)
• Submit all safety observations through required reporting platforms such as Smartsheets or Safety Mojo
• Ensure all observations include required photos and proper documentation
• Track and document PPE compliance, including worker name and company for each PPE observation
• Maintain a minimum of 2 PPE observations per day as part of weekly safety requirements
• Identify hazards, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions and ensure immediate correction and mitigation
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to maintain job site compliance
• Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and ongoing training as needed
• Review subcontractor safety compliance and ensure site safety managers meet project expectations
• Maintain OSHA compliance and support incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions
• Ensure all supervisors correct unsafe acts and conditions immediately upon identification

Requirements

• Option 1
  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant safety experience
• Option 2
  • Safety Certification such as STS‑C, CHST, CSP, or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in construction supervision
• Option 3
  • Minimum 5 years in a dedicated full‑time safety role (100% safety responsibilities with no additional duties)
• OSHA 30 certification required

Additional Requirements

• Resume submission with professional references and contact information
• Copies of all certifications and completed safety trainings required
• Strong knowledge of construction safety standards and job site compliance
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple trades and subcontractors
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Experience working with general contractors and subcontractor compliance programs preferred

Why Join

• High‑impact leadership role on active construction projects
• Opportunity to shape and improve job site safety culture
• Strong team environment with operational support
• Long‑term growth opportunity within a respected organization