Senior Construction Safety Lead – Manufacturing Site

GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. 2 LLC; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Essex Junction, VT seeks a Sr. Section Manager - Construction Safety to lead and support safety programs for construction projects and contractor activities in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

This on-site role partners with site leadership to identify hazards, implement controls, and ensure regulatory compliance, including OSHA standards, while developing a strong safety culture across project teams.

Qualifications

• Education – bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience - Minimum 8 years of construction safety experience
• Skills – Safety leadership, risk assessment and hazard recognition, contractor management, incident investigation, regulatory compliance, communication and influence, problem solving and accountability and integrity
• Travel - Up to 10%
• Fluency in English – written & verbal
• Physical capacity to support ERT activities including PPE requirements
• Project management skills and strong communication/organizational skills
• Preferred CSP/CHST/OHST certifications (optional)

Responsibilities

• Promote and drive a strong site-wide safety culture through leadership, coaching, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead and support the development, implementation, and compliance of EHS&S programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and company standards
• Lead a team of Construction Safety Professionals (contractors)
• Partner with site leadership, project managers, contractors, and employees to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective controls for operational and construction activities
• Conduct field inspections, audits, pre-job reviews, behavioral observations, and safety assessments to ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance
• Review and approve safety documentation including pre-task plans, JHAs, permits to work, risk assessments, and contractor safety plans
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns; facilitate root cause analysis and ensure timely implementation and closure of corrective actions
• Respond to site incidents and take a lead role in containment and investigation activities
• Analyze safety performance data and trends to develop proactive improvement plans and drive operational excellence
• Deliver safety training, orientations, coaching, and professional development to employees, contractors, and site personnel
• Support site audits, self-assessments, management system reviews, and industrial hygiene programs, including exposure assessments and monitoring plans
• Provide technical safety guidance for new equipment, tools, processes, and construction projects
• Participate in emergency response planning and ERT operations, including on-call coverage as required
• Maintain safety records, prepare reports, support regulatory compliance activities, and perform additional duties as assigned including regional travel

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Hazard recognition

Contractor management

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Accountability

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety/ EH&S/ Construction Management/ Engineering

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

GlobalFoundries in Essex Junction, VT seeks a Sr. Section Manager - Construction Safety to lead and support safety programs for construction projects and contractor activities in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

This on-site role partners with site leadership to identify hazards, implement controls, and ensure regulatory compliance, including OSHA standards, while developing a strong safety culture across project teams.