Safety Manager

U.S.-Engineering-; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health, dental, vision plans

Retirement matching

529 plan matching

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Engineering Construction is seeking a Safety Manager, AIMS to implement and lead safety, health, and environmental programs across assigned project sites.

You will act as the day-to-day safety lead, coordinating with the Safety Director and field leadership to ensure consistent application of company standards and proactive safety culture. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5–7 years of safety experience in construction or mechanical systems, with CSP/CHST

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of safety experience in construction, industrial, or mechanical systems industries.
• 3 years in a regional or multi-site leadership role is a plus.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute corporate and project safety, health, and environmental (EHS) programs across assigned project(s).
• Serve as day-to-day safety lead for assigned project(s)/area and liaise with Safety Director and field leadership.
• Lead safety meetings, incident reviews, and cross-project safety communications to share lessons learned.
• Supervise and mentor Safety Coordinators ensuring field presence and proper reporting.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and hazard identification; verify corrective actions are completed.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and root cause analyses; ensure timely reporting.
• Support preconstruction and kickoff activities with safety planning and staffing recommendations.
• Represent U.S. Engineering Construction – AIMS in client, partner, and regulator meetings on safety.
• Maintain stop-work authority to intervene on imminent danger or serious risk.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Incident investigation

Risk evaluation

Time management

MS Office

Safety software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety/related field

CSP or CHST certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Safety management software

Job description

Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering Construction. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.

Implements and executes established corporate safety, health, and environmental (EHS) programs for assigned AIMS project(s) and supports broader AIMS operations as needed. Under the direction of the Safety Director – AIMS, this role partners with project and operations leadership to proactively identify and control critical risks, coach field teams, verify compliance with requirements, and strengthen a positive safety culture aligned with U.S. Engineering’s core value to Ensure a Safe Working Environment. Initially project-assigned, the role may expand to multi-project/regional support as AIMS grows.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Implement and execute corporate and project specific safety, health, and environmental (EHS) programs across assigned project(s) and, as directed, supporting fabrication facilities and service locations.
• Serve as the day-to-day safety lead for assigned AIMS project(s)/area, acting as a liaison between the Safety Director, AIMS and field leadership to ensure consistent application of company standards and expectations.
• Partner with AIMS operations and project management, to support strategic safety initiatives and promote a proactive, coaching-based safety culture.
• Track and report safety performance metrics (leading and lagging indicators), support trend reviews, and drive timely corrective-action follow-through; elevate findings, barriers, and recommendations to the Safety Director, AIMS and operations leadership.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor Safety Coordinators ensuring consistent field presence, quality documentation, and reliable execution of safety processes and reporting.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and field observations to identify hazards and verify compliance with OSHA, state/local regulations, client requirements, and company standards; document findings and verify corrective actions are completed and effective.
• Lead and/or participate in project/division safety meetings, incident reviews, and trend discussions; share lessons learned and best practices across assigned projects.
• Support the Safety Director, AIMS in the development of training content and safety communications; deliver/coordinate orientations, project training sessions, and safety stand-down events as required.
• Lead and/or support incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation per established procedures; ensure timely reporting, documentation, and communication to stakeholders.
• Support preconstruction and kickoff activities by assisting operations/estimating teams with project-specific safety and logistics planning, including recommendations for appropriate safety staffing and coverage based on risk and workload.
• Represent U.S. Engineering Construction – AIMS in meetings with clients, partners, and regulators regarding safety performance and compliance, as directed by the Safety Director, AIMS.
• Maintain stop-work authority and intervene when conditions or behaviors present imminent danger or serious risk; ensure hazards are corrected and controls are verified prior to resuming work.
• Participate in corporate/AIMS EHS initiatives and committees as assigned; provide field feedback to help improve practicality, consistency, and effectiveness of programs.
• Establish and enforce subcontractor/partner safety expectations at the project level, including onboarding/orientation, compliance verification, and corrective action requirements consistent with company standards.

Management Responsibility:

• Serves as the Safety Manager, AIMS with direct supervisory responsibility for assigned AIMS safety staff. Under the direction of the Safety Director, AIMS provides leadership and day-to-day direction to ensure consistent execution of established safety requirements across assigned project(s) and AIMS operations, including setting priorities, assigning work, coordinating coverage/resources, and driving accountability for results. Exercises full people-management authority for direct reports, including hiring and onboarding, coaching and development, performance reviews, compensation and promotion recommendations, and corrective action up to and including termination in accordance with company policy.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of safety experience in construction, industrial, or mechanical systems industries,
• 3 years in a regional or multi-site leadership role is a plus.
• Experience supporting fabrication, modular construction, or service-based environments preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Deep understanding of mechanical and modular construction processes, fabrication shop safety, and field installation hazards.
• Proven leadership in developing and sustaining a positive safety culture.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
• Ability to evaluate risk, interpret data, and recommend effective solutions.
• Skilled in incident investigation, hazard analysis, and development of corrective action strategies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities across geographic areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software applications.

Physical and/or travel demands:

• Field/project based role
• May include travel to regional projects within the assigned area
• Occasional travel to corporate offices
• Physical requirements include walking on uneven surfaces; climbing ladders and stairs; bending, kneeling, crouching; and moderate lifting consistent with typical jobsite requirements.

Benefits and Compensation:

• The range for this position has been established at $90,480.00 - $127,800.00 per yearand is US Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
• Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.