Safety Manager, Industrial Construction

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the site safety program on a construction project. You will develop, implement, and audit safety protocols, conduct training, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.

Based in Point Pleasant, WV or the New York area, you will work with craft workers and subcontractors, perform hazard inspections, lead incident investigations, and report safety performance to project leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience; 0–2 years in construction safety management.
• Knowledge of construction safety, OSHA standards; proficient in Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and detail-oriented skills.
• Independent and team player; access all construction site areas.
• Willingness to overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, update, and communicate the Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) to all project personnel, including subcontractors.
• Ensure safety protocols align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and company standards.
• Collaborate daily with craft workers to encourage buy-in and ownership of the safety program.
• Exercise Stop Work Responsibility to ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, and work plans.
• Plan, prioritize, and problem-solve with field operations based on leading indicator trends and upcoming work.
• Encourage, support, inspire, and advise staff and craft employees to execute the SSSP.
• Complete daily documented hazard inspections and assist with corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents, near misses, and accidents.

Skills

Construction safety

OSHA standards

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the site safety program on a construction project. You will develop, implement, and audit safety protocols, conduct training, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.

Based in Point Pleasant, WV or the New York area, you will work with craft workers and subcontractors, perform hazard inspections, lead incident investigations, and report safety performance to project leadership.