Construction Safety Manager

JARBO; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JARBO is seeking a Construction Safety Manager to lead onsite safety for remote industrial, water, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects near Twin Falls, ID. This full-time exempt role requires travel up to 100% and extended stays at project sites.

You will implement safety programs, enforce OSHA compliance, and work daily with project teams to stop unsafe work and drive corrective actions. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of safety experience, OSHA 29 CFR 1926 knowledge, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of construction safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) and related laws.
• Proven incident investigation and root cause analysis abilities.
• Experience delivering safety training and coaching crews in the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement the corporate safety program on assigned projects and develop Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Conduct daily jobsite inspections and safety audits; ensure PPE compliance and coordinate corrective actions.
• Review JHAs and support AHA development; verify permits for confined spaces, LOTO, cranes, excavation, hot work, etc.
• Respond to incidents and near misses; lead root cause investigations and maintain records.
• Deliver new hire orientation, toolbox talks, and ongoing field coaching; maintain OSHA documentation and safety reports.

Skills

OSHA 1926 knowledge

Incident investigation

Safety training

Communication skills

MS Office

Safety software

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety/engineering

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

We are hiring a Construction Safety Manager to serve as the onsite safety leader for remote industrial, water/wastewater, renewable energy, and infrastructure construction projects, with the position based just outside of the Twin Falls, ID area. The Construction Safety Manager implements the corporate safety program, enforces OSHA compliance, and works daily alongside project managers, superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors in the field. This is a full-time, salaried, direct hire position requiring travel up to 100% and extended stays at assigned project locations.

What We Offer

• Base salary of $110,000 to $140,000 per year, paid as a full-time exempt position.
• Direct hire placement with a construction organization focused on energy, water, and infrastructure work.
• Field-based role with direct visibility to project leadership and the corporate safety team.
• Assignment variety across industrial, water/wastewater, renewable energy, and commercial building projects.
• Authority to stop work, drive corrective actions, and shape site safety culture from day one.

Key Responsibilities - Construction Safety Manager

• Implement the corporate safety program on assigned projects and develop Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs). Lead pre-construction safety planning and hazard assessments.
• Perform daily jobsite inspections and routine safety audits of employees and subcontractors. Verify PPE compliance and coordinate corrective actions through closure.
• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and support Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) development. Verify permits for confined space entry, lockout/tagout, crane and rigging, excavation and trenching, hot work, electrical work, and work at heights.
• Respond to incidents and near misses, conduct root cause investigations, and maintain accurate incident records. Assist with workers compensation reporting as required.
• Deliver new hire orientation, weekly toolbox talks, and ongoing field coaching. Maintain OSHA documentation, training records, and weekly and monthly project safety reports.

Qualifications - Construction Safety Manager

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of construction safety experience, including leading subcontractor safety efforts.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Demonstrated incident investigation and root cause analysis capability.
• Proven ability to conduct safety training and coach crews in the field. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and safety management or reporting software.

Preferred Qualifications - Site Safety Manager

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, safety management, environmental health and safety, industrial safety, construction management, or engineering. Equivalent construction safety experience may be considered.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction and OSHA 500 Construction Outreach Trainer.
• CHST, CSP, HAZWOPER 40-Hour, and First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
• Fall Protection Competent Person, Excavation Competent Person, and NFPA 70E training.
• Experience on industrial, water/wastewater, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects and on remote construction sites. Ability to interpret construction drawings and project schedules.

Physical Requirements - Construction Safety Manager

• Walk long distances across active construction sites and traverse uneven terrain.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs and access elevated work areas. Stand for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying weather with exposure to noise, dust, vibration, heat, and cold. Enter confined spaces when necessary.
• Wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, fall protection, and high-visibility clothing.

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Compensation

$140,000 per year