Safety, Health & Environment Manager

Baker Construction; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Construction, a leading specialty concrete contractor, is seeking a Field Safety Manager in Baton Rouge, LA. You will champion safety on site, partner with project teams, and drive the company’s IIF safety culture to ensure every worker returns home safely.

The role requires a Bachelor's in safety, 4+ years in concrete construction safety, and OSHA 500 certification or equivalent. Expect extensive field work, coaching, inspections, and coaching crews to reduce risks while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a safety-related major; 4+ years in concrete construction safety.
• Certification in a related field or construction experience with OSHA 500 training.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safety culture by serving as a hands-on safety resource on the project.
• Spends ~90% of time in the field observing and coaching workers and safety reps.
• Enforces safety rules and corrects unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Oversees training and certifications; supports project compliance with safety rules.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field safety observations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in safety-related field

OSHA 500 certification

Job description

Req ID: 8603

Travel: Up to 50%

Number of Openings: 1

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Summary

The Field Safety Manager promotes the Company's IIF culture by ensuring every co-worker returns home safety every night. Is expected to spend a minimum of 90% of time in the field observing and coaching co-workers and Field Safety Representatives on correction of unsafe conditions and behaviors. Reinforces positive behavior through recognition and/or rewards. Serves as a resource to co-workers by answering questions about safety and sharing lessons learned. Uses leading indicators to influence the future direction of safety on the project. Embeds self with the project team and strategically "dives in" using a hands‑on approach to improve project safety, quality, and productivity (SQP).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Promotes the Company's IIF Culture by Being a Safety Resource to the Project
• Assists in Project Compliance with all Safety Rules and Regulations
• Conducts Job Site Case Management
• Oversees the Work of Direct Reports
• Ensures a Safe Work Environment
• Participates in Training/Certifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (safety related major) and a minimum of 4 years concrete construction and safety experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of a certificate in a related field, or construction experience with OSHA 500 training certification.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.