Safety Manager

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

Long-Term Incentives

Job summary

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc. in Central Florida is seeking a Safety Manager to lead our safety program across large site infrastructure and utility projects.

You will partner with leadership, project teams, and field staff to reinforce safe practices, conduct inspections, and manage incident investigations. Role requires OSHA 30, 3+ years in civil construction safety, strong critical thinking, and the ability to train personnel.

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.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish 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

Safety management

OSHA compliance

Incident investigation

Safety training

Hazard identification

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Safety Manager

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 now hiring!

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