Safety Manager II

Wharton-Smith, Inc; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager II to join our Fort Myers, FL project teams. You will assist with jobsite safety inspections, implement safety plans, and help foster a culture of safe work practices on site.

Responsibilities include incident documentation, safety meetings, training support, and maintaining comprehensive safety records while coordinating with project leadership and subcontractors to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• Ability to perform jobsite safety inspections and hazard recognition.
• Familiarity with PPE requirements and enforcement.
• Understanding incident reporting and investigation procedures.
• Ability to review and support site-specific safety plans (SSSP).
• Experience maintaining safety documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for safety reporting.
• Ability to track and analyze safety metrics and observations.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards.
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred (OSHA 30 a plus).
• Ability to work in a construction jobsite environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with jobsite safety inspections and hazard identification.
• Support implementation of the project safety plan and Wharton-Smith safety policies.
• Monitor jobsite activities to ensure proper use of PPE and safe work practices.
• Assist with documentation of incidents, near-misses, and safety observations.
• Support safety meetings and safety training initiatives.
• Maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Other tasks as directed by the Safety Manager or project leadership team.

Skills

OSHA regulations

PPE enforcement

Incident reporting

SSSP review

Safety documentation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Record-keeping

Safety metrics analysis

Construction safety basics

Jobsite safety inspections

Education

OSHA 10-hour certification

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Safety Manager II. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Ft. Myers, FL.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with jobsite safety inspections and hazard identification to help maintain a safe work environment.
• Support implementation of the project safety plan and Wharton-Smith safety policies.
• Monitor jobsite activities to ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.
• Assist with documentation of incidents, near-misses, and safety observations.
• Support safety meetings and safety training initiatives.
• Maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Other tasks as directed by the Safety Manager or project leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards Ability to perform jobsite safety inspections and hazard recognition.
• Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and enforcement.
• Understanding of incident reporting and investigation procedures.
• Ability to review and support site-specific safety plans (SSSP).
• Experience maintaining safety documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Basic knowledge of construction processes and jobsite operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for safety reporting.
• Ability to track and analyze safety metrics and observations.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards.
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred (OSHA 30 a plus).
• Ability to work in a construction jobsite environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills High level of attention to detail.
• Professionalism and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to observe, identify, and document safety hazards.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and subcontractors.
• Willingness to learn and support construction safety programs and initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).