Safety Manager - Phoenix, AZ

VetJobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Safety Manager to support senior safety leadership on a Phoenix construction project. You will implement safety programs, coordinate with owners and trades, and drive a proactive safety culture across the team.

The role requires a 4-year degree (BS preferred), 3+ years safety in commercial construction, and strong communication skills. CHST is suggested; valid driver’s license is required. The position emphasizes safety governance and risk reduction on site.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree is preferred.
• Recommended minimum of 3 years of experience in safety on commercial construction projects.
• CHST Certification designation is suggested.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) are essential.
• Proficiency with Excel, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders including owners, insurers, and partners.
• Attend owner meetings and coordinate safety representations as needed.
• Enhance safety culture through safety charrettes and CARES committee involvement.
• Assist project team with safety start-up, program development, and management.
• Manage safety budget and anticipate safety supplies for employees.
• Oversee safety documentation and project statistical data.
• Participate in quality control/safety processes and activity hazard analyses.
• Lead SAFE program development and analyze safety trends for improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety management

Project coordination

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested

Tools

Prolog

Primavera

AutoDesk Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Company

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

The Safety Manager is responsible for supporting the senior safety manager and project team in the successful completion of a construction project. This position assists the project team in managing safety and health processes on a project. This is a safety sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders including project owners, insurance carriers, Hensel Phelps staff, craft and trade partners
• Attend owner meetings and work with their safety representatives, as necessary
• Enhance safety culture through participation in executive safety culture charrettes and assisting the CARES (craft safety) committee
• Assist project team with safety start-up, program development, implementation and management
• Work with project team to create and manage the safety budget
• Anticipate necessary safety supplies for employees
• Oversee the safety point file system and documentation
• Maintain project statistical data
• Participate in the six-step quality control/safety process including assisting with activity hazard analyses and participating in follow-up inspections
• Focus team members on high-risk activities and work with the area superintendents on ways to control risk
• Conduct project safety training, as needed, and assist in developing the project safety training schedule
• Assist other team members in conducting safety training including tailgate meetings
• Lead the development and implementation of the project's SAFE program
• Analyze project safety trends and work with PS to implement initiatives to address unsafe trends
• Conduct project safety audits and assist in team audits
• Personnel evaluation and development
• Knowledge of construction processes and the roles and responsibilities of all positions.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• A 4-year degree is preferred
• Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested
• Recommended minimum of 3 years of experience in safety on commercial construction projects
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification designation is suggested
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
• Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing - Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Stooping - Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures.
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

A 4-year degree is preferred.

Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested.

Location

City: Phoenix

State: Arizona

Job Category

Management

Job Code

Construction1 Construction

Affiliate Sponsor

Hensel Phelps