Safety Manager

Johansen Construction Company; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johansen Construction Company is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the company’s EHS programs across operations, ensuring compliance with federal and Washington state requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture.

You will partner with executives, project teams, and field staff to ensure all employees return home safely each day, driving hazard recognition and risk mitigation across sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years construction safety experience.
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 500 certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA/DOSH/L&I construction health and safety standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with incident investigations and workers' compensation claims.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain Accident Prevention Program (APP).
• Track KPIs (TRIR, DART, EMR, leading indicators).
• Ensure OSHA/DOSH/L&I compliance.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and JHAs.
• Manage subcontractor safety compliance.
• Coordinate third-party safety and environmental training.
• Support project teams in hazard recognition and safety analysis.
• Enforce safe work practices and conditions per the APP.
• Provide technical assistance and site support for EHS programs.
• Maintain fleet safety program, DOT compliance, and incident investigations.

Skills

Construction safety

Leadership

Communication

Incident investigations

OSHA/DOSH/L&I knowledge

MS Office

Driver's license

Job description

SUMMARY

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and continuously improving the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across all operations. This role ensures full compliance with all federal, Washington State (DOSH/L&I), and local regulatory requirements while driving a proactive, behavior-based safety culture focused on hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and incident prevention.

The Safety Manager partners with executive leadership, project teams, and field personnel to ensure all employees return home safely each day.

KEY INTERFACES

Executive Leadership; Project Managers; Superintendents; Craft Employees; Subcontractors; Insurance Brokers; Regulatory Agencies

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and maintain Accident Prevention Program (APP)
• Track KPIs (TRIR, DART, EMR, leading indicators)
• Ensure OSHA/DOSH/L&I compliance
• Conduct audits, inspections, and JHAs
• Manage subcontractor safety compliance
• Develops, delivers, and/or coordinates third party safety & environmental training
• Aids project management teams in job site hazard recognition and safety analysis
• Enforces safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with the APP
• Provide technical assistance and site support for all EHS programs
• Maintain fleet safety program, DOT compliance, FMSCA reporting, and the investigation of accidents involving fleet equipment and estimation of repair costs.
• Communicates and works with various third parties, including commercial insurance brokers and providers
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
• Administers all work-related injury/accident workers compensation claims
• Support emergency response and preparedness

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years construction safety experience
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 500
• Knowledge of OSHA/DOSH/L&I construction health & safety standards
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Self-motivated and committed to the importance of a people-based safety program.
• Experience with incident investigations and workers compensation claims
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Valid Washington State driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CHST, CSP, or ASP
• HAZWOPER
• Competent Person Trainer – Trench/Excavation, Fall Protection, Scaffolds.
• Experience and proficiency in Viewpoint and HCSS Heavy Job

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to work in an office and field environment, lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds, and navigate all points of a construction site in a wide range of work environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. Employment is offered at-will.