Safety Manager

Conti Civil, LLC.; Little Ferry (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision on firstday

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Conti Civil LLC, a fourth-generation construction leader, is seeking a Safety Manager for field-based roles with travel to project sites. You will oversee the safety program administration, ensuring OSHA, EPA and DOT compliance across heavy civil projects.

The role requires at least five years of safety experience in construction, strong leadership and training capabilities, and the ability to mentor foremen and superintendents on best safety practices.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant Safety and Health experience in the construction industry.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Certified or pursuing CHST or OHST; has delivered OSHA, DOT, and EPA required training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and manage project safety programs for heavy civil projects including road, bridge, and utility construction.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans (SSSP) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Oversee and ensure compliance with federal, state and OSHA regulations, and all aspects of the SSHP.
• Provide safety training, toolbox talks, and coaching to field staff, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, and prepare detailed reports with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project management to plan safe work methods, traffic control plans, and utility protection measures.
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, trainings, and incident investigations.

Skills

CHST/OHST

Safety Leadership

Construction Safety

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Conti Civil LLC is a fourth generation, privately owned construction leader specializing in infrastructure projects. Built on a 120 year foundation of honesty and integrity, our company has grown and evolved with each generation to where we are today: a highly respected civil contractor for clients nationwide.

We are known for our platform of outstanding project execution. Our track record of delivering high impact construction projects to our clients and our extraordinary commitment to our core values, employees, and communities where we work has been the foundation of our success and longevity. We strive to be the company of choice for our employees, clients, and stakeholders and have earned dozens of awards for project excellence, safety performance and as the best place to work. To learn more about Conti Civil LLC. visit www.conticivil.com

General Position Description

The Safety Manager ensures the maximum safety performance and awareness of everyone associated with the company by overseeing the administration of all safety and health policies and procedures established in the Conti Safety, Health and Environmental Program.

This is a field-based role with frequent travel to project sites. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, heavy equipment operations, and active construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and manage project safety programs for heavy civil projects including road, bridge, and utility construction.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans (SSSP) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Oversee and ensure compliance with federal, state and OSHA regulations, and all aspects of the SSHP
• Provide safety training, toolbox talks, and coaching to field staff, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, and prepare detailed reports with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project management and supervision to plan safe work methods, traffic control plans, and utility protection measures.
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, trainings, and incident investigations.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to foremen, superintendents, and workers on best safety practices.
• Coordinates with the occupational physicians regarding employee injuries, work status, and employee appointments. Documents the case in detail until the employee is fully released.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant Safety and Health experience in the construction industry
• Excellent leadership skills
• Certified or pursuing certification as a Construction Health and Safety Technologist (CHST) or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST). Has developed and delivered OSHA, DOT, and EPA Required Training.
• Working knowledge of Safety and Health Standards and regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT) and how to apply them to specific task/ activities.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and people skills a must.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal capabilities.
• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office products/ other software.

Pay/Benefits

• Conti has great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision on the first day of your employment. Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs and tuition reimbursement, and many other optional programs are offered as well.

Conti is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies and Candidates

Conti has a strict policy regarding unsolicited resumes. We will only consider resumes submitted directly by candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Conti, including those sent to Conti's mailing addresses, email addresses, or directly to Conti employees, will be treated as the property of Conti. We will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

For recruitment agencies: Please note that Conti will only engage with agencies that have received prior written authorization from our Director of Human Resources. Agencies must secure this approval before submitting resumes, and only in connection with a specific job opening that is covered by a fully executed service agreement.

Conti will not compensate any agency that submits resumes without a formal agreement in place. All agency agreements must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Human Resources. No other employee is authorized to enter into any agreement on behalf of Conti regarding candidate placements.