Safety Manager

Gilder Search Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives for construction projects in Missouri. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of construction safety experience, proficient in creating and implementing safety programs and standards. Responsibilities include conducting jobsite inspections, leading safety training, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Essential skills include leadership, communication, and knowledge of OSHA standards. This role offers various benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Strong grasp of safety/environmental principles and field implementation.
• OSHA 30-hour required; OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project safety efforts and implement corporate standards.
• Develop and improve project safety programs and site-specific Safety Plans.
• Conduct jobsite inspections and document findings.

Skills

Proven leadership

Crisp written/verbal communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

B.S. in Safety & Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management platforms

Job description

Safety Manager

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Student loan assistance
• Paid maternity leave

General Description

As a Safety Manager, you will lead project and divisional safety efforts for Concrete Strategies, owning the implementation of corporate safety and health standards in compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements. You’ll set strategy, coach project teams and subcontractors, and drive a zero-injury culture across assigned projects. In addition to program leadership, you will direct Safety Engineers/Coordinators, ensure timely completion of deliverables, and hold stakeholders accountable for results.

Key Responsibilities

Program Ownership & Planning

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the project safety program and site‑specific Safety Plans.
• Translate corporate standards into clear field practices, KPIs, and compliance checkpoints.
• Identify trends and execute proactive initiatives to eliminate incidents (near‑miss/hazard reporting, leading indicators, recognition programs).

Orientation, Training & Culture

• Oversee and ensure delivery of new‑hire/jobsite orientations; verify documentation and access control for cleared workers.
• Plan and facilitate training that meets OSHA/Concrete Strategies standards; align content to project risks and phase of work.
• Champion daily Stretch & Flex and other engagement activities; recognize safe work methods in the field.

Subcontractor & Partner Management

• Prequalify and review subcontractor safety programs; ensure they meet or exceed project requirements.
• Require each subcontractor to designate a qualified safety representative with authority to correct issues.
• Lead pre‑planning meetings prior to start of work; set expectations, controls, and escalation paths.

Inspections, Audits & Enforcement

• Lead daily and weekly jobsite inspections; document findings, assign corrective actions, and verify close‑out.
• Maintain toolbox talk logs and safety meeting cadence (weekly with subs; routine with project staff).
• Exercise stop‑work authority for unsafe acts/conditions; elevate per protocol.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Direct incident investigations and root‑cause analyses; produce timely reports and corrective action plans.
• Track leading/lagging indicators; brief project leadership in monthly safety overviews and at staff meetings.
• Maintain all required safety records and regulatory documentation.

Emergency Preparedness & Fire Prevention

• Partner with the Project Superintendent to establish and test evacuation, fire prevention, and fire control procedures.
• Coordinate drills, equipment inspections, and emergency response resources.

Leadership & Administration

• Coach and develop Safety Engineers/Coordinators; provide feedback, ride‑alongs, and development plans.
• Coordinate with Operations, HR, and Risk on claims management, return‑to‑work, and compliance items.
• Support corporate goals, budgeting for safety resources/PPE, and vendor/training selection.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Safety & Health or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 5+ years of construction safety experience, including lead or supervisory responsibility on active jobsites; strong grasp of safety/environmental principles and field implementation.
• Certifications: OSHA 30-hour (required); OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer (preferred). CHST/CSP a plus.
• Skills: Proven leadership, influence without authority, and crisp written/verbal communication.
• Tools: Proficient with Microsoft Office and common construction management platforms; strong documentation discipline.
• Language: Bilingual Spanish and intercultural communication skills preferred.

Working Conditions

• Frequent on‑site presence at active construction projects with exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, airborne particles, outdoor weather, and electrical risks.
• Physical ability to climb stairs/ladders, negotiate work areas under construction; close/peripheral/depth vision and focus adjustment.
• Use of hands to handle objects/tools; ability to sit, stand, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
• Travel to multiple jobsites as assigned.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company hires individuals on the basis of their qualifications and ability to complete the essential requirements and responsibilities of the job to be filled. It is our policy to grant equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, religion, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, age, veterans’ or military status, regardless of how discharged, or physical or mental handicap or disability, genetic information, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Company will provide equal opportunities in employment and take affirmative action as necessary in all aspects of the employment relationship, including without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, working conditions, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made based on availability, qualifications, ability, merit and/or other legitimate factors consistent with principles of equal employment.