Safety Supervisor

The State Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off, vacation, sick days, &H

401(k) with company match & immediate-

Competitive compensation and annual/RO

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

The State Group is seeking a Safety Supervisor based in Buffalo, New York. Join a fast-paced team delivering multi-trade industrial contracting services with a strong safety culture.

You will lead safety on job sites, coordinate inspections, and drive incident investigations while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and ISO standards. The role requires independent work, strong communication, and a commitment to safeguarding workers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years safety experience in construction or related industries.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Card.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and other key safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set the standard for safe behaviors and compliance; influence others on sites.
• Provide SME safety support to stakeholders on jobsites including customers and contractors.
• Coordinate inspections and incident investigations with Risk Manager; track corrective actions.
• Maintain audits, inspections, and action items with timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO and internal safety requirements; lead urgent safety responses.
• Escalate non-compliant issues to leadership promptly.
• Counsel or tag out equipment to stop unsafe conditions.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Safety or related field

CSP certification preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

The State Group’s family of companies is experiencing exponential growth through investing in our people, innovation, and technology. Since 1961, our 3,500+ professionals in North America have provided comprehensive multi-trade industrial contracting services, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil, on a single-source basis. We have tremendous opportunities for driven leaders looking for a high-energy career.

The State Group is seeking a Safety Supervisor based in Buffalo, New York.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• This position is an integral part of our success and provides opportunities for career advancement.
• 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Competitive compensation and annual pay increases.
• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Set the standard and example for safe behaviors and compliance and influence others to do the same.
• Communicate and provide subject matter expert support to other stakeholders on job sites, including customers, general and other contractors, union representatives, and regulatory personnel.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all inspections and incident investigations, including collaborating with the Risk Manager for workers’ compensation and other claims.
• Maintain a summary of all audits, inspections, and other action items; and ensure their timely and sustainable completion.
• Ensure compliance with all State Group, governmental, and legal requirements (including OSHA, EPA, ISO). Lead urgent response to workers’ safety concerns.
• Communicate any potential or non-compliant issues to the leadership team promptly.
• Stop unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately, and promptly counsel individuals or tag out equipment to eliminate unsafe conditions.
• Additional duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM

• 5+ years of construction safety experience with a strong understanding of applicable safety regulations and policies.
• A degree in Safety or a related field and a CSP certification are preferred.
• Experience in construction or union environments with fluctuating project volumes is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Card.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, confined space activities, hot work, excavations, and other key safety protocols.
• Ability to demonstrate the organization's core values through professional conduct and leadership.
• Ability to effectively train and communicate safety requirements and protocols.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and periodic drug tests.

To learn more about our organization, visit our website at stategroup.com.

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].