Safety Manager - Underground Utility Construction

Benchmark Utility Services; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking a Safety Manager with a strong background in underground utility construction to develop and oversee safety protocols across job sites. You will ensure emergency preparedness, PPE usage, and incident response while leading safety audits and training initiatives.

Responsibilities include conducting JHAs, Pre-Task Plans, and safety briefings, coordinating with project teams, and maintaining regulatory compliance with OSHA/DOT/NESC standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of safety management experience in underground utility construction or similar.
• OSHA 500/510 certification.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting statistics.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with safety reporting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Site-Specific Safety and Health Policy and Procedures (SSP).
• Serves as the primary safety resource and authority for a particular job site.
• Conducts regular job site audits and inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, NESC, and company safety policies.
• Manages and maintains documentation related to safety training, incident reporting, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance.
• Provides safety leadership and support for field crews and Assistant Safety Manager during high-risk tasks such as excavation near live utilities, working around traffic, and operating heavy equipment.
• Conducts and documents Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans, and Safety Briefings.
• Leads in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and track implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Assists the Senior Safety Manager to coordinate with utility owners, project managers, and subcontractors to plan safe work practices.
• Ensures proper use and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), shoring systems, traffic control devices, and utility locating practices.
• Monitor compliance with DOT regulations for drivers and vehicles used in utility operations.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations and update company policies as needed.
• Presents safety information and documentation to various General Contractors (GCs).
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety management

OSHA 500/510

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Safety reporting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking a Safety Manager with a strong background in underground utility construction to develop and oversee safety protocols across job sites. You will ensure emergency preparedness, PPE usage, and incident response while leading safety audits and training initiatives.

Responsibilities include conducting JHAs, Pre-Task Plans, and safety briefings, coordinating with project teams, and maintaining regulatory compliance with OSHA/DOT/NESC standards.