Safety Manager

Actalent; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an intermediate to experienced Health & Safety Officer to oversee site health, safety, inspections, and compliance on remediation and construction projects in Darien, CT. The HSO will lead safety programs, conduct inspections, and coordinate with client representatives to ensure safety excellence.

Responsibilities include conducting weekly and monthly inspections, maintaining records, investigating incidents, and coaching personnel on safe practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of on-site health and safety oversight in remediation/construction.
• Lead safety professional on active construction sites.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• HazWoper 40 certification.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site Health & Safety Officer for the project.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site safety programs.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, local, and client requirements.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site orientations.
• Inspect and audit site safety with records maintained on-site.
• Investigate incidents and track corrective actions to closure.
• Provide safety leadership to project personnel and management.

Skills

On-site HSE experience

Lead safety on construction sites

OSHA 30

HazWoper 40

Safety inspections & audits

Communication skills

Independent work / judgment

Bilingual (Portuguese/Spanish)

Education

Safety degree

Bilingual in Portuguese or Spanish

Job description

Job Title: Safety ManagerJob Description

We are seeking an intermediate to experienced Health & Safety Officer (HSO) to oversee and manage all site health, safety, inspection, and compliance activities on environmental remediation and construction projects. The HSO will serve as the primary safety representative on-site, ensuring adherence to company policies, client requirements, and all applicable regulatory standards while fostering a culture of safety excellence. The successful candidate will be an independent safety professional responsible for conducting inspections, identifying hazards, implementing corrective actions, and providing safety leadership to project personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site Health & Safety Officer throughout the duration of the project.

• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific health and safety programs.

• Monitor compliance with federal, state, local, and client safety requirements.

• Promote safe work practices and proactive hazard recognition throughout the project.

• Establish and manage a comprehensive site Inspection/Audit Program.

• Conduct and document weekly site inspections in coordination with site supervision and client representatives.

• Perform monthly site inspections to evaluate overall project safety performance.

• Review inspection findings, identify trends, and ensure timely corrective action implementation.

• Perform routine informal daily inspections of active work areas.

• Maintain complete and accurate inspection and audit records on-site.

• Investigate and document safety incidents, near misses, and hazard observations.

• Prepare inspection reports and provide regular safety performance summaries to project leadership and client representatives.

• Track corrective actions and verify their completion.

• Assist management teams in addressing safety concerns and implementing improvements.

• Train and coach project personnel on proper inspection techniques and safe work practices.

• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site orientations.

• Provide guidance to supervisors regarding hazard mitigation and regulatory compliance.

• Reinforce housekeeping standards and safe operational procedures.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for safety-related matters on-site.

• Collaborate with project management, field supervision, and client representatives to ensure project safety objectives are achieved.

• Support project planning activities by evaluating risks and recommending preventive measures.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of on-site Health & Safety oversight experience in environmental remediation, heavy civil, construction, industrial, or related projects.

• Demonstrated experience serving as the lead safety professional on active construction sites.

• OSHA 30 certification.

• Hazwoper 40 certification.

• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in high-risk environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Safety degree.

• Bilingual in Portuguese or Spanish.

Work Environment

This position is fully on site in Darien, CT, overseeing multifamily residential construction of siding and roofing. The work hours are from 7am to 3pm or 6am to 2pm. The company offers a solid place to build long-term relationships and stay connected to ongoing safety initiatives, with the opportunity for future work based on project demand.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Darien, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Darien,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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