Senior On-Site Construction Safety Leader

EZARC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EZARC is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program at an Arizona construction site. You will supervise the site safety team, engage with project leadership, and actively observe activities to identify hazards and enforce safe-work practices.

This role requires a minimum of 10 years in construction safety and a CHST certification. You will ensure OSHA compliance, coordinate investigations, and drive continuous safety improvements across the project team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction safety experience.
• At least 3 years in a team management or safety leadership role.
• CHST or equivalent recognized safety certification.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction safety requirements.
• Ability to lead and develop safety personnel and effectively work with field supervision and employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage safety activities for the assigned Arizona construction site.
• Supervise, coach, and provide direction to Safety Coordinators and other assigned safety personnel.
• Maintain a strong field presence and regularly observe work activities for hazards and safe-work practices.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and employees to identify and resolve safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, EZARC safety policies, customer requirements, and site-specific safety programs.
• Review and support Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and other hazard-assessment processes.
• Monitor fall protection, PPE, scaffolding, ladders, aerial lifts, forklifts, rigging, material handling, welding, cutting, grinding, and other construction activities.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits and ensure identified deficiencies are corrected.
• Lead or participate in incident, injury, near-miss, and property-damage investigations.
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate injury reporting, medical treatment, return-to-work activities, and required documentation with Human Resources and management.
• Conduct and coordinate safety orientations, toolbox talks, training, and other safety communications.
• Maintain required OSHA, customer, and Company safety documentation.
• Track safety observations, incidents, corrective actions, training, and other safety performance measures.
• Participate in project and customer safety meetings.
• Assist project leadership with planning high-risk or unusual work activities.
• Ensure subcontractors and temporary employees comply with applicable site safety requirements.
• Promote employee involvement in safety and encourage reporting of hazards, near misses, and improvement opportunities.
• Support Company safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction safety

Team leadership

OSHA knowledge

Communication

Incident investigation

Field supervision

Documentation

Decision making

Education

CHST certification

Job description

EZARC is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program at an Arizona construction site. You will supervise the site safety team, engage with project leadership, and actively observe activities to identify hazards and enforce safe-work practices.

This role requires a minimum of 10 years in construction safety and a CHST certification. You will ensure OSHA compliance, coordinate investigations, and drive continuous safety improvements across the project team.