Senior Safety Manager

BE&K Building Group; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BE&K Building Group in the United States is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to lead safety, health, and environmental programs across large, complex project sites and multiple projects. You will serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership, project teams, clients, and regulators, focusing on risk mitigation and compliance, with an onsite work requirement.

The role demands a decade of construction safety experience, leadership in safety programs, OSHA outreach credentials, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in construction safety with leadership experience.
• OSHA 30, 500/510 outreach credentials expected; CSP/CHST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and administration of Health, Safety and Environmental programs for major or multiple project sites.
• Lead development of advanced site-specific safety orientation programs.
• Evaluate and deliver advanced training based on inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Implement structured audit and inspection programs to ensure compliance.
• Lead or oversee investigation of significant accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Oversee implementation of substance abuse policies.
• Ensure maintenance of first aid facilities and injury management procedures.
• Provide regular updates and analytics to project and corporate leadership.
• Serve as senior CCIP representative when applicable.
• Lead and mentor safety staff, developing team competency and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety programs

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Training & development

CCIP knowledge

OSHA outreach

CSP/ASP

First Aid/CPR

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows

Excel

Internet Explorer

Word

Outlook

Job description

General Description The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and directing all safety, health, and environmental programs across large, complex project sites or multiple simultaneous projects. This role serves as the senior advisor to executive leadership, project management, client representatives, and regulatory agencies on all matters involving risk mitigation and compliance. This is an onsite position.

General Description The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and directing all safety, health, and environmental programs across large, complex project sites or multiple simultaneous projects. This role serves as the senior advisor to executive leadership, project management, client representatives, and regulatory agencies on all matters involving risk mitigation and compliance. This is an onsite position.

PRINCIPLE AREAS OF RESPONSIBLITIES

• Oversee planning and administration of comprehensive Health, Safety and Environmental programs for major or multiple project sites.
• Lead development of advanced site-specific safety orientation programs.
• Evaluate and deliver advanced training based on inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Implement structured audit and inspection programs to ensure compliance.
• Lead or oversee investigation of significant accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Oversee implementation of substance abuse policies.
• Ensure maintenance of first aid facilities and injury management procedures.
• Provide regular updates and analytics to project and corporate leadership.
• Serve as senior CCIP representative when applicable.
• Lead and mentor safety staff, developing team competency and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the Construction Safety field, including at least 4-6 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Should have previously demonstrated success at the level of Safety Manager for three (3) or more years.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Expected to have completed the OSHA 30, 500/510 outreach program
• STS, CHST required; CSP or ASP preferred
• Maintain a current First Aid / CPR card
• Will have completed certification in Substance Abuse Testing
• Be familiar with and demonstrate working knowledge of CCIP Programs and Claims Management

Leadership Skills

• Leading teams
• Coaching and feedback skills
• Effective presentations
• Communication categories
• Setting performance goals

Computer Skills

• Windows
• Excel
• Internet Explorer
• Word
• Outlook

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling materials.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BE&K Building Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.