Construction Safety Manager

Ascendion; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 187,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Personal days

Paid time off: vacation and holidays

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a Construction Safety Manager 5 to act as the on-site safety lead for the EPC construction team in Reno. You will monitor compliance with safety policies, conduct daily observations, and review site safety plans.

Responsibilities include participating in coordination meetings, leading inspections, investigating incidents, and tracking subcontractor safety performance. Strong leadership and independent work ability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of construction safety management experience on large-scale civil or infrastructure projects.
• CSP or CHST certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Enablon and Compass reporting.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site safety lead for Construction (EPC) team.
• Daily schedule and OT estimate: up to 60 hours per week.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with Global Construction Safety Policy and local regulations.
• Conduct daily safety observations and inspections using Enablon and Compass.
• Review and validate Site-Specific Safety Plans and HRA protocols.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings, weekly HRA lookaheads, and site safety walks.
• Lead and document weekly safety inspections and V-Reports.
• Support incident investigations, RCA, and corrective action tracking.
• Coordinate with Construction Manager and Environmental Coordinator for integrated compliance.
• Track and report subcontractor work hours and safety performance metrics.
• Support onboarding and evaluation of subcontractors from a safety perspective.
• Promote a culture of safety through engagement and continuous improvement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Time management

Production knowledge

Machinery knowledge

Blueprints and drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or CHST preferred

Tools

Enablon

Compass

Office Suite

Job description

Ascendion is a full service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands

Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients

Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Title: Construction Safety Manager 5

Explain a typical day in the role.

Serve as the on-site safety lead for Construction (EPC) team. Monitor and enforce compliance with our Global Construction Safety Policy and local regulatory requirements.

• Conduct daily safety observations and inspections using Enablon and Compass systems.
• Review and validate the GC’s Site-Specific Safety Plan and High-Risk Activity (HRA) protocols.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings, weekly HRA lookaheads, and site safety walks.
• Lead and document weekly focused safety inspections and V-Reports.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action tracking.
• Review and provide feedback on contractor safety programs (e.g., ERP, Blasting Plan, Extreme Weather Plan).
• Coordinate with the Construction Manager and Environmental Coordinator to ensure integrated compliance.
• Track and report subcontractor work hours and safety performance metrics.
• Support onboarding and evaluation of subcontractors from a safety perspective.
• Promote a culture of safety through engagement, recognition, and continuous improvement.

Summary:

The main function of a supervisor/manager – production is to monitor and coordinate the safety activities of production and operating workers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the on-site safety lead for Construction (EPC) team.
• Daily schedule and OT estimate: Expect up to 60 hours to align with GC work week (40 hours per week, plus OT if needed)
• Monitor and enforce compliance withour Global Construction Safety Policy and local regulatory requirements.
• Conduct daily safety observations and inspections using Enablon and Compass systems.
• Review and validate the GC’s Site-Specific Safety Plan and High-Risk Activity (HRA) protocols.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings, weekly HRA lookaheads, and site safety walks.
• Lead and document weekly focused safety inspections and V-Reports.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action tracking.
• Review and provide feedback on contractor safety programs (e.g., ERP, Blasting Plan, Extreme Weather Plan).
• Coordinate with the Construction Manager and Environmental Coordinator to ensure integrated compliance.Track and report subcontractor work hours and safety performance metrics.
• Support onboarding and evaluation of subcontractors from a safety perspective.
• Promote a culture of safety through engagement, recognition, and continuous improvement.

Skills:

• Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.

What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in construction safety management, preferably on large-scale civil or infrastructure projects.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), CHST, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Office Suite and safety reporting platforms such as Enablon and Compass.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Top Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each:

10+ years of experience in safety management of construction sites focused on extreme mass grading conditions of no less than 300 acres.

Salary Range: $1,87,000 - 1,97,000 Annually -Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• 5 personal days accrued each calendar year
• paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/ State
• 10-15 days of paid vacation time
• 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year

Preferred Skills

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees.

Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.