Safety Manager: Lead Zero-Harm Construction Safety

Balfour Beatty plc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Safety Manager in Florida to oversee health and safety policies on active construction sites. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in commercial construction, hold relevant safety certifications, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This role promotes a culture of safety and reports directly to project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of safety experience in commercial construction.
• First Aid/CPR certified.
• In-depth knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage safety programs in accordance with regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Safety experience in commercial construction

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

CSP, CHST or OSHA 30/510 certification

Job description

As an industry leader Balfour Beattyoffers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitivesalaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Summary

Joining Balfour Beatty as a Safety Manager you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all health and safety policies across large scale active construction sites. You will work closely with project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and leadership to maintain a safe work environment and drive continuous improvement in our safety practices, all within our Zero Harm commitment.

Essential Functions

• Develop and manage safety programs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA).
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across all active job sites.
• Lead incident investigations, report findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training and orientation for all employees, subcontractors, and new hires.
• Collaborate with project teams to proactively identify safety risks and mitigate hazards.
• Maintain documentation and reporting related to safety performance, incidents, and compliance.
• Promote a safety-first culture across all levels of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of safety experience in commercial construction.
• CSP, CHST, or OSHA 30/510 certification
• First Aid/\CPR certified
• In-depth knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel between job sites as needed.

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way.Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

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