Safety Manager

Benchmark Utility Services; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Benchmark Utility Services seeks a Safety Manager with deep experience in underground utility construction. You will develop safety protocols, oversee SSPs, and lead incident investigations to prevent recurrences. The role requires OSHA expertise and strong leadership to guide field crews and coordinate with contractors.

Join a team that values safety, training, and regulatory compliance, delivering essential public works with focus on prevention, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of safety management experience in underground utility construction.
• OSHA 500/510 certification is required.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting statistics.
• Knowledge of utility coordination and excavation safety (including 811 One Call).
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees Site-Specific Safety and Health Policy (SSP).
• Serves as primary safety resource for a job site.
• Audits job sites for OSHA, DOT, NESC compliance.
• Maintains safety training documentation and incident reporting.
• Leads incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinates with utility owners, PMs, and subcontractors on safe practices.
• Ensures proper PPE, shoring, traffic control, and locating practices.
• Performs safety briefings and JHAs and Pre-Task Plans.
• Presents safety information to General Contractors.

Skills

Safety management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety

Tools

Safety reporting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build,siteand underground utility construction firm, completing over 500 projects spanning overten (10)years. With a heavy focus on mission critical facilities, our teamscollaborate seamlesslytoensureour customers receive the highest level of service in the construction industry. At Benchmark, our success is fueled by our exceptional workforce. We prioritize training and professional development, encouraging our team to expand and enhance their unique skills,so they can fully realize their potential. If you are driven and passionate about excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us and be a part of our dynamic team, where your skills and ambitions will be nurtured and valued.

Position Summary

The Safety Manager must have a background in the construction industry, preferably within excavation and trenching safety. This individualis responsible fordeveloping and overseeing safety protocols for the company, ensuring staff members are well-informed on emergency preparedness, use of protective equipment, and accident procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the Site-Specific Safety and Health Policy and Procedures (SSP)
• Serves as the primary safety resource and authority for a particular job site
• Conducts regular job site audits and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, NESC, and company safety policies
• Manages and maintains documentation related to safety training, incident reporting, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance
• Provides safety leadership and support for field crews and Assistant Safety Manager during high-risk tasks such as excavation near live utilities, working around traffic, and operating heavy equipment
• Conducts and documents Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans, and Safety Briefings
• Leads in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and track implementation of corrective/preventive actions
• Assists the Senior Safety Manager to coordinate with utility owners, project managers, and subcontractors to plan safe work practices
• Ensures proper use and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), shoring systems, traffic control devices, and utility locating practices
• Monitor compliance with DOT regulations for drivers and vehicles used in utility operations
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations and update company policies as needed
• Presents safety information and documentation to various General Contractors (GCs)
• Performs other duties as assigned
• High school diploma or GED
• Five plus (5+) years of safety management experience in underground utility construction or similar industry
• OSHA 500/510 certification
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting statistics
• Knowledge of utility coordination practices, and excavation safety (including 811 One Call processes)
• Experience with trench safety, confined space entry, and energized systems
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficiency with safety reporting software and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Excellent knowledge of OSHA standards and federal safety legislation
• CSP, CHST, or other professional certifications strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of potentially hazardous materials and practices in the workplace.
• Familiarity with writing health and safety policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of safety management software

Benchmark Utility Services offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment that values excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer.