Senior Construction Safety Leader

Suffolk Construction; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Auto allowance

Gas cards

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Backup daycare days

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Senior Safety Manager in Sarasota, FL to lead and enforce corporate safety programs across projects. The role partners with Superintendents and Project Managers to implement health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with OSHA and state regulations.

Expect leadership, training, and proactive risk management across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction safety, a STEM-related degree, and CHST or OSHA Outreach Trainer credentials.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction health and safety.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction or Safety preferred.
• OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainer certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Create, communicate, enforce, and identify opportunities for improvements in corporate safety programs.
• Mentor and supervise Safety Managers as required by Regional Safety Director.
• Provide administrative expertise for project-specific safety document storage in OnTrac.
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate subcontractors Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings with regulatory compliance.
• Review Subcontractors Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis before mobilization.
• Conduct site evaluations using Predictive Solutions; track corrections.
• Attend and monitor Toolbox Talks conducted by subcontractors.
• Perform root cause and accident investigations with Risk Managers.
• Coordinate with Regional Risk Manager on claims trends and risk planning.
• Enforce training documentation for subcontractors' employees.
• Conduct OSHA 10/30 and HAZWOPER training and other safety topics.

Skills

Safety management

Construction safety regulations

OSHA training

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction or Safety

CHST certification

Tools

OnTrac

Predictive Solutions

Job description

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Senior Safety Manager in Sarasota, FL to lead and enforce corporate safety programs across projects. The role partners with Superintendents and Project Managers to implement health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with OSHA and state regulations.

Expect leadership, training, and proactive risk management across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction safety, a STEM-related degree, and CHST or OSHA Outreach Trainer credentials.