Safety Manager

HENSEL PHELPS; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Company paid medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(K) retirement plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Vision and dental insurance enrollment

Paid time off

Company cell phone or allowance

Vehicle or vehicle allowance

COLA adjustment

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Safety Manager to support the senior safety manager and project teams on construction sites. This role focuses on managing safety and health processes, ensuring compliance, and driving a culture of safety across the project.

The ideal candidate will have a 4-year degree preferred, CHST or safety certifications encouraged, and hands-on experience in commercial construction safety. The position emphasizes collaboration with owners, trade partners, and internal teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; safety-focused background encouraged.
• Hazard analysis, safety program development, and regulatory knowledge valued.

Responsibilities

• Support senior safety manager and project team on safety and health processes.
• Manage safety budget and resources; lead safety trainings and audits.
• Develop and implement SAFE program and CARES initiatives; analyze safety trends.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field

Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested

CHST certification suggested

Tools

Prolog

Primavera

AutoDesk Suite

Excel templates

Job description

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

The Safety Manager is responsible for supporting the senior safety manager and project team in the successful completion of a construction project. This position assists the project team in managing safety and health processes on a project. This is a safety sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders including project owners, insurance carriers, Hensel Phelps staff, craft and trade partners
• Attend owner meetings and work with their safety representatives, as necessary
• Enhance safety culture through participation in executive safety culture charrettes and assisting the CARES (craft safety) committee
• Assist project team with safety start-up, program development, implementation and management
• Work with project team to create and manage the safety budget
• Anticipate necessary safety supplies for employees
• Oversee the safety point file system and documentation
• Maintain project statistical data
• Participate in the six-step quality control/safety process including assisting with activity hazard analyses and participating in follow-up inspections
• Focus team members on high-risk activities and work with the area superintendents on ways to control risk
• Conduct project safety training, as needed, and assist in developing the project safety training schedule
• Assist other team members in conducting safety training including tailgate meetings
• Lead the development and implementation of the project's SAFE program
• Analyze project safety trends and work with PS to implement initiatives to address unsafe trends
• Conduct project safety audits and assist in team audits
• Personnel evaluation and development
• Knowledge of construction processes and the roles and responsibilities of all positions.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree is preferred
• Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested
• Recommended minimum of 3 years of experience in safety on commercial construction projects
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification designation is suggested
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Physical Requirements

Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

A 4-year degree is preferred.

Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested.

Benefits

Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge.

• company paid medical insurance
• life insurance
• accidental death & dismemberment
• long-term disability
• 401(K) retirement plan
• health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii)
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance
• paid time off beginning upon hire
• annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance
• company cell phone or cell phone allowance
• vehicle or vehicle allowance
• cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)