Field Safety Leader - Heavy Civil Construction

HazTek Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

HazTek Safety Management is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager to provide field safety oversight for a large-scale heavy civil and site development project in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on proactive safety leadership onshore and coordinating with project superintendents to ensure safe work planning and execution.

Responsibilities include daily safety oversight, reviewing pre-task plans, field inspections, coaching workers, incident investigations, and supporting corrective

Qualifications

• Demonstrated construction safety experience on heavy civil or site work.
• Independent day-to-day jobsite safety management capability.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and hazard controls.
• Experience reviewing pre-task plans and maintaining safety documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coach workers and collaborate with leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in changing field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily safety oversight across heavy civil and site construction activities.
• Review pre-task plans and verify crews understand hazards and controls.
• Monitor and review project EHS documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct field inspections, identify unsafe conditions, and drive corrective actions.
• Coach workers and subcontractors on safe work practices and hazard recognition.
• Coordinate safety expectations with project superintendents across ongoing work.
• Evaluate upcoming work and establish appropriate controls before start.
• Communicate safety concerns clearly to field leadership and address issues promptly.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain a visible field presence and promote accountability on site.

Skills

OSHA standards knowledge

Field safety leadership

Hazard recognition

Communication skills

Job description

HazTek Safety Management is seeking an experienced Construction Safety Manager to provide field safety oversight for a large-scale heavy civil and site development project in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on proactive safety leadership onshore and coordinating with project superintendents to ensure safe work planning and execution.

Responsibilities include daily safety oversight, reviewing pre-task plans, field inspections, coaching workers, incident investigations, and supporting corrective