Safety Manager

OHLA USA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Engaging work environment

Job summary

OHLA USA is seeking a Safety Manager to support PortMiami North Bulkhead Realignment Project, a large-scale marine and heavy civil infrastructure project. The Safety Manager will promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, conduct inspections, lead safety training, and support incident prevention efforts across all project activities.

The role requires OSHA 30-Hour Construction, experience in heavy civil/marine projects, and the ability

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of construction safety experience in heavy civil, marine, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• OSHA compliance, safety inspections, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Marine port or waterfront project experience preferred.
• OHSA 30-hour Construction and current First Aid/CPR/AED required.
• TWIC card or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site safety inspections and pre-task safety meetings.
• Monitor OSHA compliance, safety policies, and project safety plans.
• Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and stop unsafe work.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and maintain safety records and documentation.
• Support safe execution of high-risk activities and permit compliance.
• Monitor traffic control, fall protection, and over-water work.
• Assist with emergency response plans and training programs.
• Conduct incident investigations and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate with project management, superintendents, and subcontractors.

Skills

OSHA construction regs

Hazard identification

Site inspections

Audits and training

Communications

Documentation

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's in Safety/Construction Mgmt/Environmental Science

Tools

TWIC Card

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

First Aid/CPR/AED

Competent Person Training

Confined Space Entry

Hazard Communication

Silica Exposure Control

OSHA Maritime Training

HAZWOPPER 40-Hour

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety

FDOT MOT / Traffic Control

Job description

Overview

Who is OHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

OHLA USA is seeking a Safety Manager to support the PortMiami North Bulkhead Realignment Project, a large-scale marine and heavy civil infrastructure project. The Safety Manager will be responsible for promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, conducting inspections, leading safety training, and supporting incident prevention efforts across all project activities.

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Conduct daily site safety inspections and pre-task safety meetings.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and project-specific safety plans.
• Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and stop unsafe work when necessary.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain safety records, inspections, incident reports, and OSHA documentation.

Risk Management

• Support safe execution of excavation, crane operations, marine work, structural steel erection, utility relocation, confined space entry, and other high-risk activities.
• Verify competent person requirements and permit compliance.
• Monitor traffic control, fall protection, and over-water work activities.

Emergency Response & Training

• Assist with implementation of emergency response and hurricane preparedness plans.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action tracking.
• Conduct new hire orientations and ongoing safety training programs.
• Maintain training records and certifications.

Communication & Coordination

• Work closely with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and corporate safety leadership.
• Participate in safety meetings and support project audits and inspections.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of construction safety experience in heavy civil, marine, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Experience with OSHA compliance, safety inspections, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Marine construction, port, or waterfront project experience strongly preferred.

Required Certifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• TWIC Card (or ability to obtain)
• Competent Person Training (Excavation, Fall Protection, Scaffolding)
• Knowledge of Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, and Silica Exposure Control

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA Maritime Training
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
• FDOT MOT / Temporary Traffic Control
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of OSHA construction regulations.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement effective corrective actions.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and safety training.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Work Environment

• Full-time, onsite position located at PortMiami.
• Outdoor work in a marine construction environment.
• Must be able to walk active construction sites, climb ladders and structures, wear required PPE, and lift up to 50lbs.

Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!!

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com

OHLA ADA Message:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OHLA EEO Message:

OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.