Senior Safety Manager, Heavy Civil Construction

James-Construction-Group,-LL; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

LTD/STD coverage

Legal assistance coverage

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking a Safety Manager to develop and manage comprehensive safety programs across Louisiana projects. You will lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training for all personnel, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local regulations.

The role emphasizes proactive safety planning, documentation, and collaboration with project teams to embed safety into daily operations and responses to emergencies across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in OH&S or related field.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required; OSHA 500 preferred.
• Experience in heavy civil construction and safety program implementation.
• Strong incident investigation and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor site-specific safety plans for Louisiana projects.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to identify hazards and non-compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide safety training and orientation for new hires and existing staff.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate safety records, incident reports, and training logs.
• Collaborate with project management to integrate safety in planning and execution.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety meetings to reinforce best practices.
• Manage emergency response procedures and drills.
• Evaluate PPE selection and maintenance; ensure proper use.

Skills

Safety management

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking a Safety Manager to develop and manage comprehensive safety programs across Louisiana projects. You will lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety training for all personnel, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local regulations.

The role emphasizes proactive safety planning, documentation, and collaboration with project teams to embed safety into daily operations and responses to emergencies across multiple sites.