Safety Manager (Mission-Critical)

Pogue Construction Company; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pogue Construction in Texas is seeking a Safety Professional to oversee project safety, health, and environmental policies on active construction sites. You will stop work when unsafe conditions arise and implement corrective actions in collaboration with the Safety Director.

We value strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to train staff and subcontractors. This on-site role focuses on zero-tolerance safety practices across multiple projects in our regional portfolio.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Ability to identify known potential exposures and drive corrective action.
• Computer skills and experience with MS Office suite programs.
• Proven leadership, interpersonal skills, and ability to train others.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and make decisions related to project safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Observe and stop work when immediate danger is present.
• Collaborate with Safety Director to implement corrective actions.
• Provide leadership assigned to projects and build relationships with project staff.
• Serve as site Safety Professional for all assigned construction projects.
• Act as onsite resource for safety questions, concerns, and improvements.
• Coordinate safety committee meetings and training programs.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Exposure identification

MS Office proficiency

Leadership & communication

Education

Two-year degree in Safety & Health

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Career Opportunities with Pogue Construction

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At Pogue Construction, we are dedicated to building more than structures—we build lasting relationships. Since 1979, our team has been personally invested in the communities we serve, from North Texas to Houston, working on the schools and spaces that shape everyday life. Powered by people, we bring over 45 years of expertise, quality, and integrity to every project, ensuring timeliness, responsiveness, and a focus on client success.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and make decisions related to project safety, health, and environmental policies
• Observe and stop work when circumstances present immediate danger to life and health
• Work with Safety Director to recommend and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Provide leadership assigned projects and build working relationships with all project staff
• Function as site Safety Professional for all assigned construction projects
• Act as an active, onsite resource for all safety related questions, concerns, and areas of improvement
• Develop partnerships with Subcontractor Safety Reps to ensure compliance
• Conduct safety audits, issue report of violations, and require immediate corrective action by subcontractors
• Investigate and resolve issues on behalf of Pogue Construction
• Communicate with project staff and subcontractors in connection with resolving field safety issues
• Coordinate Safety Committee meetings: plan and deliver training programs for managers and employees on relevant accident prevention
• Enforce safe work practices and conditions in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations, as well as owner/contractual requirements
• Educate and advise project staff on safety guidelines and policies
• Conduct scheduled and impromptu training and safety meetings
• Manage regulatory exposures to zero citations
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to identify known potential exposures and drive implementation of corrective action
• Computer skills and experience with MS Office suite programs
• Proven management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and train others
• Internal and external customer service

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Two (2) years of safety experience or combination of education/multiple years’ experience in commercial building construction
• A two-year degree in Safety and Health or equivalent is preferred. In lieu of degree, additional work experience is acceptable.