Safety Manager

Choate Construction Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Medical coverage options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & AD&D Insurance

401k Profit Sharing

Job summary

Choate Construction Company is seeking a Safety Manager to serve as a visible safety leader on active commercial job sites. You will coordinate safety requirements, partner with field teams and subs, and deliver site-specific orientations and ongoing training to uphold high safety standards.

You will conduct documented weekly inspections, identify trends, and address risks to ensure safe work practices and accountability across the project team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safety on active commercial job sites.
• Ability to coordinate with field teams and subcontractors on safety practices.
• Proven track record of conducting site orientation and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-specific safety program implementation and weekly inspections.
• Identify and address safety risks during critical activities (concrete pours, steel erection, confined spaces).
• Promote safe work culture and accountability among employees and subcontractors.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field presence

Hazard recognition

Safety training

Site safety inspections

Job description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As a Safety Manager, you are a visible leader on the jobsite, helping ensure everyone goes home safe each day. You are responsible for coordinating and executing safety requirements on your assigned project while partnering closely with field teams and subcontractors to promote safe work practices and shared accountability. This role leads the implementation of site‑specific safety orientations, reinforces expectations through daily presence, and conducts documented weekly safety inspections to identify and address potential risks. By guiding teams and setting clear standards, the Safety Manager helps build a strong safety culture where safe behavior is embedded in how the work gets done—not just on the jobsite, but beyond it because we only live one life and protecting our people is non‑negotiable.

YOU COULD BE THE NEXT CHOATE SAFETY MANAGER IF…

You can demonstrate you have championed Safety as an onsite leader on a consistent basis. You are highly visible on active commercial jobsites, regularly walking the work, engaging with trade partners, and addressing hazards related to heavy equipment, crane activity, fall protection, and material handling before they elevate. You lead and deliver site‑specific safety orientations and ongoing training, ensuring every worker—employee or subcontractor—understands project rules, high‑risk activities, and expectations before work begins. You conduct thorough, documented weekly safety inspections, identifying trends, correcting deficiencies, and following up to ensure issues are resolved and standards are maintained. You partner closely with project teams and subcontractors to plan safe work for critical activities such as concrete pours, steel erection, confined space work, and elevated work. You know how to enforce safety requirements consistently and respectfully, holding teams accountable while maintaining strong working relationships on site. You take ownership of the jobsite safety culture, helping crews understand that safe work practices are not just required—and essential to delivering quality commercial projects on schedule and without incident.

BENEFITS OF BEING A FULL TIME CHOATE EMPLOYEE OWNER

• 100% Employee Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical Coverage Options: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account; Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• College Student Debt Reduction Program
• Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee)
• Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering)

One additional benefit Choate offers which cannot be understated is a safe working environment. Whether working in the office or at a jobsite, it is our goal to elevate safety standards and ensure everyone goes home safely – and more safety conscious – at the end of each day. Choate is a Drug Free Workplace and pre‑employment drug screening in required for all new hires.

Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well‑being and health of its employees.

Why Join an ESOP

• Financial Stake: Your hard work directly builds your personal wealth
• Ownership mentality: Pride, purpose, and investment in every outcome
• All-in culture: A team that holds each other up, because we are all in this together.

Who We Are

Choate is a relationship-driven, 100% employee-owned general contractor with a diverse portfolio spanning 20+ market sectors, giving team members stability and variety across their careers.

As an ESOP, every person has a direct stake in the company’s success, backed by strong growth pathways, a culture of accountability, and an unwavering commitment to safety and people.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to‑day.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Choate does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.