Safety Manager - Construction

F.A. Wilhelm Construction; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Discretionary bonus program

Generous PTO

Job summary

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is seeking a Safety Manager to lead and enforce our Safety Program across assigned projects. You will conduct toolbox talks, safety orientations, and collaborate with foremen and subcontractors to address high-risk activities. The role requires on-site presence and strong knowledge of OSHA standards.

The ideal candidate will lead incident investigations, document corrective actions, and ensure daily site inspections conform to all regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of construction methods and OSHA standards.
• Experience enforcing safety programs on job sites.
• Ability to conduct safety training and toolbox talks.
• Proven incident investigation and corrective action experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enforce Wilhelm’s Safety Program for assigned project(s).
• Conduct Toolbox Safety Meetings and document attendance.
• Provide safety orientation for new employees on site.
• Advise staff on site-specific safety issues and guidelines.
• Collaborate with foremen and subcontractors on high-risk activities.
• Monitor lockout/tagout and pipe-testing procedures.
• Perform daily or weekly site inspections and report findings.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Attend owner meetings and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Safety management

OSHA standards

Safety training

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Field safety leadership

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

MS Office

Windows OS

Job description

F.A. Wilhelm Construction – Safety Manager

Empowering People to Build What Matters—That is our mission and our legacy. Our nearly 100‑year history of building communities begins with one man and one dream. Today, we put People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships, insisting on a Positive Community Impact, with Safety Always, all under a Learn‑Do‑Share mentality. We are an industry leader with a culture of doing the right things for employees, partners, clients, and community.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enforce Wilhelm’s Safety Program for assigned project(s) by identifying, eliminating, and controlling hazardous conditions.


• Safety Training & Communication


• Conduct weekly “Toolbox Safety Meeting” and document content and attendance.


• Conduct Safety Orientation for new employees.


• Advise project staff on site‑specific safety issues and guidelines.


• Provide leadership and build working relationships with project staff and subcontractor safety representatives to ensure compliance.


• Evaluate the need for safety training and make recommendations.


• Educate and advise project staff on safety guidelines and policies.


• Collaborate with foremen on means/methods for performing high‑risk activities (e.g., excavations, fall protection, heavy equipment).


• Monitor LOTO and pipe‑testing procedures.


• Job‑site safety management.


• Enforce safe work practices and conditions in accordance with all State, Federal, Local regulations (including OSHA) and company policies.


• Conduct daily and/or weekly site inspections as appropriate.


• Attend owner meetings.


• Record observations from inspections and complete required reports.


• Investigate and document all accidents, incidents, and near misses.


• Recommend and implement corrective actions.


• Complete site walks at least 3–4 times per day.

Key Attributes

• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership.


• Collaborator.


• Integrity.


• Organized and systematic.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Commitment to excellence.

What It Takes

• 7+ years of safety experience in construction or a similar industry.


• Thorough knowledge of construction methods and OSHA standards.


• OSHA 30 certification.


• Ability to solve difficult contract‑related technical problems requiring excellent judgment.


• Willingness to be in the field, not behind a desk.


• Basic working knowledge of MS Office and Windows.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package.


• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match.


• Basic life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance paid by F.A. Wilhelm.


• Discretionary yearly bonus program.


• A generous PTO bank.