Project Safety Manager

The Christman Company; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking a Project Safety Manager to promote a positive safety culture across projects in West Michigan. Based in Grand Rapids, the role involves providing guidance on compliance with safety regulations while mentoring project teams and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, a minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial construction safety, and preferred certifications like CSP or CIH. This position requires both office and active site work, necessitating strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial construction safety experience or equivalent.
• Experience working on OCIP or CCIP projects strongly preferred.
• CSP or CIH certification preferred, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a safety leader, fostering a proactive safety culture.
• Provide mentorship and coaching on safety standards to teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and control potential hazards at job sites.
• Conduct site audits, monitor safety performance and correct actions.
• Investigate incidents and develop prevention strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of safety regulations

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Project Safety Manager

The Christman Company is seeking a Project Safety Manager to promote and sustain a positive safety culture across West Michigan projects.

Overview

The role is based out of Grand Rapids and involves providing expert guidance to project teams, trade contractors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and owner safety requirements, while mentoring and coaching to prioritize safety.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a safety leader, fostering a proactive safety culture throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to project teams and subcontractors on safety standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Collaborate with clients and trade partners to support safe work environments.
• Identify, evaluate, and control potential hazards in pre-construction planning and active job sites.
• Conduct site audits, monitor safety performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Investigate incidents and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Track and analyze safety data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to corporate initiatives to enhance company-wide safety practices, tools, and technologies.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with industry trends and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial construction safety experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience working on OCIP or CCIP projects strongly preferred.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) certification preferred, or ability to obtain.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and earn trust at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state safety regulations and the ability to identify and mitigate site hazards.
• Detail-oriented with analytical skills to monitor trends and evaluate performance metrics.
• Dependable, professional, and proactive with the ability to prioritize and manage competing responsibilities.
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Physically able to navigate active construction sites including walking, climbing, bending, and lifting.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The majority of work is completed outside at the construction site and in an office trailer. The position is exposed to loud equipment, requires wearing protective equipment, and may involve changing temperatures. Physical requirements include standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Christman family of companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.