Lead Safety Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

DCS Contracting, INC.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans with HSA

401(k) match

PTO & sick time

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Employee recognition programs

Company truck provided

Devices (cell, tablet, laptop)

Job summary

DCS Contracting, INC. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the company-wide safety program in the Greater Phoenix area. You will partner with field operations, develop and enforce site safety plans, and deliver training to crews to ensure safe, compliant project execution.

This hands-on role owns all aspects of safety, from policy development to field support, with opportunities to shape a culture of safety excellence across high-profile civil infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent safety experience.
• Minimum 5 years of construction safety management experience.
• Experience developing site-specific and corporate safety plans.
• Ability to influence field leaders and maintain strong relationships.
• Experience with safety management software, preferably HCSS.
• Experience with excavation safety, fall protection, and scaffolding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual preferred; ability to communicate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, continuous improvement, and daily execution of the company-wide safety program.
• Champion proactive safety culture with field leaders, project teams, and employees.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, document observations, and ensure corrective actions.
• Partner with project teams to ensure compliance with site safety plans and regulations.
• Review and improve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) to strengthen hazard recognition and mitigation.
• Lead Safety Committee and drive engagement, improvement, and incident prevention.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs (OSHA 10, excavation safety, First Aid/CPR).
• Maintain training records, certifications, inspections, and regulatory documentation.
• Manage PPE inventory, distribution, and compliance programs.

Skills

Construction safety standards

Site-Specific Safety Plans

Training materials

Influence leadership

Safety software

Excavation safety

Fall protection

Scaffolding

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Bilingual (preferred)

OSHA certifications (30/510/500)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management / Construction Management / Business

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

OSHA 510 or OSHA 500

First Aid/CPR

CHST certification (plus)

Tools

HCSS

Microsoft Office

Job description

DCS Contracting, INC. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the company-wide safety program in the Greater Phoenix area. You will partner with field operations, develop and enforce site safety plans, and deliver training to crews to ensure safe, compliant project execution.

This hands-on role owns all aspects of safety, from policy development to field support, with opportunities to shape a culture of safety excellence across high-profile civil infrastructure projects.