Safety Manager

Wharton-Smith; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking a Safety Manager to implement and oversee our safety program on active construction sites.

You will lead site inspections, enforce PPE, review site-specific safety plans, maintain records, and support safety training with project teams and subcontractors. The role requires OSHA knowledge, strong communication, and meticulous documentation to ensure compliance and a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards.
• Experience performing site safety inspections and hazard recognition.
• Ability to review site safety plans and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with jobsite safety inspections and hazard identification.
• Support implementation of the project safety plan and policies.
• Monitor PPE use and safe work practices on site.
• Assist with incident, near-miss and safety observation documentation.
• Support safety meetings and safety training initiatives.
• Maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with project leadership and subcontractors on safety.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Hazard identification

PPE enforcement

Incident reporting

SSSP review

Safety documentation

Construction processes

MS Office reporting

Education

OSHA 10-hour certification

OSHA 30 certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Safety Manager. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in our Palm Beach Gardens region.

Primary responsibilities:

• Assist with jobsite safety inspections and hazard identification to help maintain a safe work environment
• Support implementation of the project safety plan and Wharton-Smith safety policies
• Monitor jobsite activities to ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices
• Assist with documentation of incidents, near-misses, and safety observations
• Support safety meetings and safety training initiatives
• Maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation
• Other tasks as directed by the Safety Manager or project leadership team

Technical skills:

• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• Ability to perform jobsite safety inspections and hazard recognition
• Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and enforcement
• Understanding of incident reporting and investigation procedures
• Ability to review and support site-specific safety plans (SSSP)
• Experience maintaining safety documentation, reports, and compliance records
• Basic knowledge of construction processes and jobsite operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for safety reporting
• Ability to track and analyze safety metrics and observations

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred (OSHA 30 a plus)
• Ability to work in a construction jobsite environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Professionalism and accountability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to observe, identify, and document safety hazards
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skillsAbility to work collaboratively with project teams and subcontractors
• Willingness to learn and support construction safety programs and initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.