Safety Manager – Underground Utility Construction

Benchmark Utility Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build and underground utility construction firm seeking a Safety Manager with a strong background in excavation safety. This role develops and oversees safety protocols, ensuring staff are trained on emergency preparedness, PPE use, and incident procedures while coordinating with site teams and clients.

The position requires audits, OSHA/DOT/NESC compliance, incident investigations, JHAs, and policy updates.

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.
• Knowledge of utility coordination practices, and excavation safety (including 811 One Call processes).
• Experience with trench safety, confined space entry, and energized systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership 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 OSHA, DOT, NESC compliance.
• Maintains documentation related to safety training, incident reporting, and corrective actions.
• Provides safety leadership and support for field crews during high-risk tasks.
• Conducts and documents Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and safety briefings.
• Leads incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Coordinates with utility owners, project managers, and subcontractors on safe work.
• Ensures proper use and maintenance of PPE, shoring, traffic control, and locating practices.
• Monitor compliance with DOT regulations for drivers and vehicles.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations and update policies.
• Presents safety information to General Contractors (GCs).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA 500/510

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Field safety management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

OSHA 500/510 certification

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Safety reporting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build and underground utility construction firm seeking a Safety Manager with a strong background in excavation safety. This role develops and oversees safety protocols, ensuring staff are trained on emergency preparedness, PPE use, and incident procedures while coordinating with site teams and clients.

The position requires audits, OSHA/DOT/NESC compliance, incident investigations, JHAs, and policy updates.