Health and Safety Manager

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. in Missouri seeks a Project Health and Safety Manager to lead health and safety initiatives across active construction sites. You will develop, implement, and maintain project-specific safety plans while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and client standards.

Travel and relocation to project sites is required, with assignments across ESS regions. The role emphasizes safety leadership, incident investigations, training, and continuous improvement to foster a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a safety role, with experience in the construction industry required.
• OSHA-30 highly preferred.
• BCSP certified preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing safety programs.
• Experience in conducting safety audits and investigations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members at all levels.
• Ability to work both day and night shifts in alignment with crew schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of project-specific Health and Safety Management Plans.
• Lead site-specific safety orientations for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and client-specific safety standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage events, completing required reports and recommending preventive measures.
• Support project leadership in creating and maintaining a culture of safety excellence throughout all phases of construction.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and subcontractors to proactively address safety concerns and improve site performance.
• Monitor project safety metrics and trends and provide recommendations to project leadership to achieve company safety goals and objectives.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, pre-task plans, safety meetings, and other employee engagement activities.
• Organize and deliver safety training required by regulatory agencies, clients, and company policy.
• Serve as a liaison with clients, insurance representatives, and regulatory agencies regarding audits, incident investigations, workers' compensation matters, and corrective action plans.
• Mentor and support field supervision and less experienced safety professionals in the application of ESS safety standards and best practices.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, training records, inspection reports, and compliance records.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide safety guidance throughout project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety management

Hazard assessment

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Communication

Analytical thinking

Safety programs

Construction safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Job description

Project Health and Safety Manager

At Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS), safety is a core value and a critical component of every project we build. The Project Health and Safety Manager provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all project-specific health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. This position requires extensive travel and relocation to active project sites as needed. Candidates must be willing to work on projects throughout ESS's operating regions, including assignments outside their home state for extended periods of time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of project-specific Health and Safety Management Plans.
• Lead site-specific safety orientations for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and client-specific safety standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage events, completing required reports and recommending preventive measures.
• Support project leadership in creating and maintaining a culture of safety excellence throughout all phases of construction.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and subcontractors to proactively address safety concerns and improve site performance.
• Monitor project safety metrics and trends and provide recommendations to project leadership to achieve company safety goals and objectives.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, pre-task plans, safety meetings, and other employee engagement activities.
• Organize and deliver safety training required by regulatory agencies, clients, and company policy.
• Serve as a liaison with clients, insurance representatives, and regulatory agencies regarding audits, incident investigations, workers' compensation matters, and corrective action plans.
• Mentor and support field supervision and less experienced safety professionals in the application of ESS safety standards and best practices.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, training records, inspection reports, and compliance records.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide safety guidance throughout project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in a safety role, with experience in the construction industry required
• OSHA-30 highly preferred
• BCSP certified preferred
• Strong understanding of safety principles and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in developing and implementing safety programs
• Experience in conducting safety audits and investigations
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members at all levels
• Ability to work both day and night shifts in alignment with crew schedules

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About the Company

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation.