Safety Manager (Traveler)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager responsible for fostering a proactive safety culture across projects in the Central Region. The role entails monitoring safety programs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with guidelines.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of experience in safety management within the construction industry, preferably with a Bachelor's degree and OSHA certifications. This full-time position requires extensive travel and offers incentives as per company policy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing safety efforts in large construction projects.
• Ability to conduct safety orientations and oversee substance abuse programs.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety programs with subcontractors and employees.
• Conduct safety inspections twice a month and coordinate compliance.
• Investigate injuries and review accident reports.

Skills

Safety management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

OSHA 500 certification

BCSP certification

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee‑owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide‑ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high‑performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award‑winning training programs, a best‑in‑class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture and overall administration of the safety program for all projects throughout the Central Region (Midwest), which positively influences all team members to actively engage in providing a safe work environment. This is a full‑time, site‑based position that requires extensive travel to locations that span the Central Region. Travel subsistence and additional incentives are provided per company guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on‑site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information.
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company.
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on‑site.
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes.
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the company’s disciplinary policy.
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety "Toolbox" meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis.
• Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre‑plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Division Safety Director for tracking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience managing safety efforts of large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission critical, or similar construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications preferred.
• Ability to manage and administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate and report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on‑site.
• Ability to work with all construction groups – management, owners, trades and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel or relocate within the region as needed.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.