Project Safety Manager

Judge Direct Placement; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Building & Safety Project Manager. This role requires leading capital improvement projects, auditing facilities for compliance, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safety and regulatory adherence.

Travel up to 50% to plants nationwide is required, including sites in NY, WI, CA, ID, NH, VT, AZ, TN and MI. Strong experience in building construction, fire safety, and regulatory compliance is essential to success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on capital projects are required.
• Prior building construction experience is required.
• Knowledge of fire prevention, extreme weather, and utility monitoring systems is required.
• Familiarity with regulatory agency requirements such as OSHA, DEQ, PSM, and PHA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility and office audits to assess compliance with regulations, safety requirements and internal standards.
• Evaluate mechanical, electrical, and building systems to identify improvements and optimize performance.
• Plan and support system upgrades, replacements, and capital improvement projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules and documentation for approvals.
• Coordinate permitting activities and secure approvals from local agencies.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain competitive bids, and manage procurement.

Skills

Capital projects

Building construction

Regulatory knowledge

Fire safety

Utility monitoring

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Building & Safety Project Manager!

Travel will be required up to 50% of the time to plants based in NY, WI, CA, ID, NH, VT, AZ, TN & MI

Responsibilities:

• Conduct facility and office audits to assess compliance with applicable regulations, safety requirements, and internal standards.
• Evaluate existing mechanical, electrical, and building systems to identify improvement opportunities and optimize performance.
• Recommend, plan, and support system upgrades, replacements, and capital improvement projects.
• Develop project scopes, technical drawings, budgets, schedules, and supporting documentation for project approval.
• Review and verify engineering drawings and technical specifications for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate permitting activities and work with local agencies to secure required approvals.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing, and obtain competitive bids for projects and operational needs.
• Lead projects from concept through completion, ensuring objectives, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.
• Monitor project costs and maintain spending within approved budgets.
• Organize and facilitate project review meetings, document action items, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Apply project management best practices to effectively manage scope, risk, schedule, and resources.
• Maintain organized records of project documentation in both electronic and physical filing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Food Safety, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain, to ensure successful project execution.
• Participate in equipment and system testing activities to validate performance and operational readiness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience working on capital projects.
• Prior building construction experience required.
• Fire prevention, extreme weather, Utility monitoring systems knowledge required.
• Regulatory agency requirements – OSHA, DEQ, PSM, PHA etc.