Safety Manager

U.S. Engineering; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 90,480 - 127,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Matching retirement contributions

Year-end bonus

Job summary

U.S. Engineering in Bowling Green, Ohio, is seeking a Safety Manager to implement and oversee safety programs for construction projects. Responsible for guiding safety standards, compliance monitoring, and training initiatives, this position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe working environment.

The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, along with a minimum of 5 years of construction industry experience. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of safety experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project-level safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Lead development of safety standards and training programs.
• Conduct proactive jobsite inspections and develop reports.

Skills

Knowledge of construction safety regulations

Ability to identify hazards

Effective communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering Construction. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.

Primary Purpose

In any given year, our team installs, maintains, operates, or supports hundreds of large mechanical systems—each with a meaningful impact on people’s lives. We take this responsibility seriously, which drives our commitment to innovation and to redefining how construction and facility services are delivered.

The Safety Manager is responsible for implementing and overseeing project- and campus-level safety, health, and environmental programs that support our core value: ensuring a safe working environment. This role also leads the development of safety standards, training programs, compliance monitoring, and employee recognition initiatives.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities

• Stay current on construction industry safety standards and continuously monitor corporate safety programs to ensure best practices.
• Provide leadership, administrative oversight, and technical guidance on all corporate safety and health programs, procedures, and policies; advise project leadership on safety-related matters.
• Direct project and campus safety efforts to ensure compliance with all safety programs, procedures, and policies.
• Collaborate with project management to guide Field Safety Coordinators and field personnel, including staffing and administrative functions.
• Support the corporate safety committee in achieving strategic safety goals.
• Design and implement safety recognition programs that reinforce safe behaviors and communicate safety performance.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including new employee orientation and ongoing topic-specific training.
• Identify and mitigate hazardous conditions and unsafe behaviors in partnership with operations leaders.
• Conduct proactive jobsite inspections and produce detailed reports.
• Develop and implement project-specific Crisis Management Plans, including training and communication.
• Investigate all safety incidents thoroughly, document findings, and communicate outcomes per corporate procedures.
• Partner with Corporate Risk Management to reduce liability and workers’ compensation costs.
• Manage return-to-work programs and identify appropriate modified duties for injured employees.
• Represent the company in safety-related hearings (e.g., OSHA).
• Participate in pre-construction and procurement phases to develop site-specific safety plans and required training.
• Oversee procurement and approval of safety supplies, PPE, and program-related expenses.
• Ensure all safety records and reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on time; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Accompany safety, health, and insurance inspectors during site visits and support citation response/appeals.
• Administer drug and alcohol testing programs for assigned projects.
• Serve as the primary client contact for project-related safety matters.

Management Responsibility

Supervisor – responsible for hiring, performance management and pay administration for subordinates.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and industry experience. Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of safety experience in the construction industry or a related field.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred, including oversight of safety training programs.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations.
• Understanding of mechanical construction practices and processes.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement effective corrective actions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated diplomacy, influence, and sound judgment.
• Ability to assess organizational safety performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience designing and delivering effective training programs.
• Strong relationship‑building skills across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Excellent time management, organization, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution skills.

Physical and/or travel demands

• Work is performed in both office and active construction site environments.
• Regular travel to local and regional job sites is required.
• Occasional overnight travel may be necessary.
• Physical requirements include walking uneven terrain, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting, and prolonged sitting or standing.

Benefits and Compensation

• The range for this position has been established at $90,480.00 - $127,800.00 per year and is US Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
• Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year‑end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry‑leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.

This position will be posted until July 30, 2026. To apply, please visit https://www.usengineering.com/careers/job-postings/.

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer‑employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.