Senior Project EH&S Manager

Samet; Charlotte (NC); On-site; CAD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Samet is seeking a Senior Project EH&S Manager to lead safety across the Charlotte region. You will oversee the Site Safety and Incident Prevention Program on multiple projects, ensuring health and safety for workers, trade partners, clients, and the public.

You will mentor the EH&S team, drive safety culture, and deliver Samet's rigorous safety standards with integrity and care. The role requires field presence on active construction sites, travel, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of safety management experience in general construction.
• OSHA 30-Hour and/or 500-Hour Construction Safety Training Certification.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and mentor EH&S professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication across multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel between regional job sites.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred).
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear safety leadership across multiple assigned job sites in the region.
• Maintain rigorous compliance with OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
• Mentor and develop EH&S Managers and Coordinators, sharing hard-earned field judgment and raising the bar across the team.
• Train Associates and subcontractors on critical safety topics.
• Lead safety orientations with trade partners and subcontractors that set the tone for our safety culture.
• Facilitate meaningful safety meetings and enforce safety standards with accountability.
• Conduct thorough investigations of incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Receive, review, file, and document safety submittals with meticulous attention to detail.
• Provide expert guidance to subcontractors when they need support.
• Serve as the go-to technical resource and trusted advisor for project teams and regional leadership.
• Build client and internal-customer confidence by exceeding expectations, solving problems quickly, and following through on commitments.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA regulations knowledge

Team mentorship

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Safety program management

Education

OSHA 30/500 Construction Safety Training Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Construction software

Zoom/Teams

Job description

This position is based out of our Charlotte, NC regional office.

As a Senior Project EH&S Manager, you're Samet's safety leader across the Charlotte region—accountable for the health and safety of every worker, trade partner, client, and member of the public on our largest and most complex job sites. You'll administer the Site Safety and Incident Prevention Program across multiple concurrent projects, serve as the senior technical resource for project teams, and hold the line on compliance and culture.

Your mission is straightforward: make sure everyone goes home safely, every single day. You'll set the standard for our safety culture, mentor the EH&S team behind you, and deliver it The Samet Way — with rigor, follow-through, and genuine care for the people behind the work.

What You'll Do

• Provide clear, confident safety leadership across multiple assigned job sites in the region, including our largest and most complex projects.


• Maintain rigorous compliance with OSHA regulations and industry best practices.


• Mentor and develop EH&S Managers and Coordinators, sharing hard-earned field judgment and raising the bar across the team.


• Train Associates and subcontractors on critical safety topics.


• Lead safety orientations with trade partners and subcontractors that set the tone for our safety culture.


• Facilitate meaningful safety meetings and enforce safety standards with accountability.


• Conduct thorough investigations of incidents, accidents, and near misses.


• Receive, review, file, and document safety submittals with meticulous attention to detail.


• Provide expert guidance to subcontractors when they need support.


• Serve as the go-to technical resource and trusted advisor for project teams and regional leadership.


• Build client and internal-customer confidence by exceeding expectations, solving problems quickly, and following through on commitments.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of safety management experience in the general construction industry.


• Demonstrated success leading safety on large-scale and/or multiple concurrent construction projects.


• OSHA 30-Hour and/or 500-Hour Construction Safety Training Certification.


• Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and trade partner community.


• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.


• Experience mentoring or developing other safety professionals.


• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (preferred).


• Current CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).


• Strong organization, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication.

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands: A field-intensive role with regular time on active construction sites and periodic office work. Frequently required to stand, walk (including on rough or uneven surfaces), climb stairs and ladders, bend, and wear appropriate PPE. While performing office duties, regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to handle equipment and files, reach, talk, see, and hear. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: A combination of active construction sites in various stages of completion and a professional office environment, with noise and light levels ranging from low to high. Unpleasant or potentially harmful fumes may occasionally be present (proper PPE provided). Temperature varies by location and season. Regular travel between job sites and offices across the region is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and the ability to manage safety documentation and reporting in industry-standard construction software. Proficiency in SharePoint and the ability to collaborate via Zoom or Teams and type professional correspondence.

Reasoning Ability: Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, regulations, plans, and specifications.

Certificates and Licenses: OSHA 30-Hour and/or 500-Hour Construction Safety Training Certification required. A valid driver's license is required. CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Why Samet

At Samet, we build more than projects—we build people. As one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the Southeast, we give our team the tools, training, and trust to take on real responsibility early and grow into the leaders our projects need.

You'll learn directly from some of the best builders in the business, backed by structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders. You'll work on meaningful projects, supported by an award-winning safety culture and a team that genuinely looks out for one another. And you'll do it all The Samet Way: with integrity, a commitment to quality, and a belief that how we build matters as much as what we build.

If you're ready to grow your career with a company that's invested in your success, we'd love to meet you.

Samet Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Samet participates in E-Verify.

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