Safety Manager – Civil Construction Site Leader

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc.; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to maintain and advance our safety program across civil utility and construction operations.

You will partner with leadership, project teams, and field staff to promote a strong safety culture, identify hazards, and ensure compliance with OSHA and client requirements. You will conduct inspections, lead safety trainings and toolbox talks, maintain records, and investigate incidents.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of safety experience in civil construction or related industries.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, safety training, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Ability to read and understand project safety requirements.
• Experience with Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).

Responsibilities

• Support company safety policies, programs, procedures, and initiatives.
• 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.
• Work with project managers and field supervisors to identify job-specific hazards and develop appropriate safety controls.
• Provide safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and other educational programs for employees and supervisors.
• Maintain required safety training, certification, inspection, and compliance records.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Track and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution.
• Assist with the development and review of JHAs, JSAs, and other project-specific safety documentation.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with workers’ compensation providers, insurance representatives, and external resources as needed.
• Assist with prequalification requirements, safety questionnaires, audits, and client safety documentation.
• Conduct or coordinate employee and subcontractor safety orientations and verify required qualifications and documentation.
• Work with management to identify trends and implement continuous improvements to safety programs and practices.
• Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors and employees regarding safety expectations and corrective actions.
• Maintain current knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety practices relevant to civil construction.
• Participate in project planning and meetings to ensure safety considerations are incorporated.
• Perform other safety-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

OSHA 30

Safety training

Hazard identification

Inspection & investigations

Communication

Documentation & recordkeeping

Job description

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to maintain and advance our safety program across civil utility and construction operations.

You will partner with leadership, project teams, and field staff to promote a strong safety culture, identify hazards, and ensure compliance with OSHA and client requirements. You will conduct inspections, lead safety trainings and toolbox talks, maintain records, and investigate incidents.