Project Safety Manager

Robins & Morton; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Dothan, AL is seeking an experienced Project Safety Manager. This role involves maintaining safety practices, conducting training, and assessing job sites for risks. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in safety management or an equivalent certification, alongside at least ten years of experience in construction safety. Responsibilities include stopping imminent dangers, handling training, and performing safety assessments. The position seeks a candidate with strong leadership skills and bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in safety management or equivalent safety certification.
• Minimum ten years of work history with five years in building construction safety.
• Practical knowledge in safety areas, including fall protection and scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Stop any observed imminent danger immediately.
• Conduct and document safety training with employees.
• Complete the Weekly Project Safety Synopsis.
• Participate in preconstruction safety meetings.
• Conduct regular jobsite assessments for unsafe conditions.

Skills

Safety management

Building construction safety

OSHA regulations

Risk assessment

CPR & AED certification

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety management or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Code: 2026-AL-013
Location: Dothan, AL

The organization seeks an innovative, experienced Project Safety Manager to help maintain a culture of safety and a safe, healthy work environment. The role focuses on the effective administration of the Safety Management System and ensuring safety practices align with project needs.

Responsibilities

• Stop any observed imminent danger event/activity immediately without consultation.
• Conduct and document in-depth safety training with hourly employees corresponding to work tasks.
• Ensure implementation of project fair accountability procedures.
• Complete the Weekly Project Safety Synopsis and distribute to VP of Safety Operations and Operations Manager.
• Assist in the claims management process.
• Perform additional duties agreed upon by the VP of Safety Operations and project team provided they do not interfere with required duties.
• Participate in preconstruction safety meetings to analyze and prepare for risk issues.
• Participate in trade partner safe-start meetings prior to their mobilization on site.
• Participate in and/or conduct site-wide safety meetings each week.
• Review trade partner safety submittals to ensure compliance with regulations and scope of work.
• Conduct regular daily jobsite and work area assessments for at-risk behaviors, unsafe conditions, public protection, ICRA/ILSM, and additional project risk. Ensure corrective actions are communicated, understood, implemented and documented.
• Initiate meetings to address endemic items of non-compliance among trade partners as warranted.
• Assist in assessment of all project incidents (WC/GL/Near Hits) and ensure proper records are completed and submitted (Root Cause Analysis).

Qualifications

• Preferably, a bachelor’s degree or higher in safety management or an equivalent safety & health certification (e.g., CHST, ASP, CSP).
• Ten years of work history with at least five years focused on building construction safety, preferably with a commercial GC/CM.
• Practical knowledge and continuing education in areas such as fall protection, scaffolding, excavations, confined spaces, crane/equipment operations, electrical, incident analysis, human performance principles, OSHA 510 certification; for each area, a certificate of completion from an accredited training agency within the last four years (e.g., OSHA Training Institute courses).
• Evidence of specialized training for Emergency First Aid, CPR & AED current within two years.
• Preferably bi-lingual (English/Spanish).