Safety Manager

Bonneville Group; Caguas (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Contracting & Technology Group seeks a mid-level Safety Manager to oversee workplace safety across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

You will work hands-on with field personnel, Project Managers, clients, and government representatives to implement safety policies and programs. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, preparing JHAs and safety plans, delivering toolbox talks and training, and coordinating with contractors and agencies.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of construction safety experience preferred.
• Experience with OSHA construction standards and safety programs.
• OSHA 30 certification required or ability to obtain promptly.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; ability to interact with diverse teams.
• Willingness to travel between PR and USVI; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce safety policies across active projects in PR and USVI.
• Conduct jobsite inspections, safety audits, and field observations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and client requirements.
• Prepare JHAs/AHAs, safety plans, and incident documentation.
• Conduct toolbox talks, orientations, and safety training.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions with PMs.
• Investigate incidents and recommend preventive measures.
• Monitor PPE, fall protection, electrical safety, and other regulations.
• Coordinate with contractors, government agencies, and client safety personnel.
• Travel between project locations as required; support program development.

Skills

OSHA construction standards

Safety program management

Field inspections

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Travel willingness

Education

OSHA 30 certification

CHST/STSC/ASP/CSP or similar

Tools

EM 385-1-1 familiarity

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requirements

Job description

Bonneville Contracting & Technology Group is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee and support workplace safety across our operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is a mid-level position for a hands-on safety professional capable of working directly with field personnel, Project Managers, clients, and government representatives.

Bonneville performs electrical, telecommunications, fiber-optic, low-voltage, security, and infrastructure construction for commercial, industrial, utility, and federal clients throughout Puerto Rico and the USVI.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce Bonneville's safety policies across active projects in Puerto Rico and the USVI.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections, safety audits, and field observations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, federal, territorial, client, and company safety requirements.
• Prepare and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs/AHAs), safety plans, inspection reports, training records, and incident documentation.
• Conduct toolbox talks, employee orientations, and safety training.
• Identify unsafe conditions and coordinate corrective actions with Project Managers and field supervisors.
• Investigate incidents and near misses and recommend preventive measures.
• Monitor compliance with PPE, fall protection, electrical safety, excavation, confined-space, equipment, and other applicable construction requirements.
• Coordinate with general contractors, government agencies, and client safety personnel.
• Support the continued development of Bonneville's company-wide safety program and culture.
• Travel between project locations in Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Croix, and other USVI locations as required.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of construction safety experience preferred.
• Experience in electrical, telecommunications, utilities, infrastructure, or federal construction strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards.
• OSHA 30 certification required or ability to obtain promptly.
• Experience with EM 385-1-1 and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requirements is highly desirable.
• CHST, STS-C, ASP, CSP, or similar certifications are a plus.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently identify and address safety concerns in the field.
• English/Spanish bilingual capability preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be willing and able to travel between Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands but the vast majority of work will be in PR.

What We Offer

Bonneville provides the opportunity to join a growing Caribbean-based contractor performing increasingly complex commercial, industrial, utility, telecommunications, and federal projects. The Safety Manager will play an important role in supporting our expanding operations across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands while working directly with project teams and company leadership.

Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and certifications.