Safety Manager

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Ins. with

401K with employer match

Long-Term Incentives

Job summary

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to promote a proactive safety culture across our major civil sites in Central Florida.

The role collaborates with leadership, project teams, and field personnel to identify hazards, conduct inspections, provide training, and ensure compliance with OSHA and client safety requirements. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of safety experience in civil construction, OSHA 30, and a strong track record in incident investigations and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of safety experience in civil construction, utilities, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and civil construction safety practices including workers compensation.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Clean driving record required.
• Experience with excavation and trenching, underground utilities, heavy equipment, traffic control, confined spaces, and other civil construction hazards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture and reinforce accountability for safe work practices throughout the organization.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are addressed.
• Identify job-specific hazards and develop appropriate safety controls.
• Provide safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and other educational programs for employees and supervisors while maintaining detailed records and documentation
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and support compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, client requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate with workers' compensation providers, insurance representatives, medical providers, and other external resources as needed.
• Assist with prequalification requirements, safety questionnaires, audits, and client safety documentation.
• Work with management to identify trends and implement continuous improvements to safety programs and practices.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

OSHA 30 certification

Critical thinking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety training delivery

Job-site inspections

Incident investigations

Record keeping

Clean driving record

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

Safety Manager

Hughes Brothers Construction is now hiring! We are a heavy civil contractor specializing in large site infrastructure, underground utilities and roadway construction throughout Central Florida. HBC offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package and the chance to join a legacy built on hard work, trust and pride in every project!

The Safety Manager position works closely with leadership, project management, supervisors, and field personnel to promote a strong safety culture, identify and mitigate workplace hazards, provide safety training, conduct inspections and incident investigations, and support compliance with applicable safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture and reinforce accountability for safe work practices throughout the organization.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are addressed.
• Identify job-specific hazards and develop appropriate safety controls.
• Provide safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and other educational programs for employees and supervisors while maintaining detailed records and documentation
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and support compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, client requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate with workers' compensation providers, insurance representatives, medical providers, and other external resources as needed.
• Assist with prequalification requirements, safety questionnaires, audits, and client safety documentation.
• Work with management to identify trends and implement continuous improvements to safety programs and practices.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of safety experience in civil construction, utilities, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of all OSHA regulations and civil construction safety practices including workers compensation.
• OSHA 30 certification required
• Clean driving record required.
• Experience with excavation and trenching, underground utilities, heavy equipment, traffic control, confined spaces, and other civil construction hazards preferred.
• Experience conducting job-site inspections, safety training, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-up.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk uneven ground on jobsites
• Climb ladders
• Extended standing and sitting
• Lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Work in an outdoor environment around large equipment
• Must be able to perceive visual and auditory cues to ensure safe and efficient work performance.

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances with employer contributions
• 401K with employer match
• Long-Term Incentives

Hughes Brothers Construction is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.