Site Safety Manager

East & Westbrook Construction Co., Inc.; Buckner (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

East & Westbrook Construction Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Site Safety Manager to lead safety on construction sites, identify hazards, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will work with project leadership and craft employees, conduct inspections, deliver safety training, and maintain documentation across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of safety experience on construction projects.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and risk mitigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct site audits, safety inspections, toolbox talks, and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site safety inspections and hazard assessments.
• Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and unsafe work practices, and ensure concerns are addressed promptly.
• Plan and coordinate work with project leadership to eliminate hazards and reduce risk.
• Develop and implement effective site-specific safety plans with project managers and leadership.
• Provide hands-on safety leadership to management and craft employees.
• Facilitate or participate in incident investigations and near-miss reporting.
• Communicate safety expectations through jobsite meetings, coaching, and training.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Maintain clear safety documentation and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Incident investigation

Hazard recognition

Safety training

Audits

Team management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 30 certification (Construction)

Job description

East & Westbrook Construction is seeking an experienced Site Safety Manager to provide hands-on safety leadership at our construction project sites. This role works directly with project leadership and craft employees to identify hazards, strengthen safe work practices, and maintain compliance with applicable safety requirements.

The Site Safety Manager is responsible for managing site safety and health activities and helping create an environment where employees can perform quality work safely and

What You’ll Do

• Conduct regular inspections of project sites, equipment, work areas, and processes.
• Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and unsafe work practices, and ensure concerns are addressed promptly.
• Plan and coordinate work with project leadership to eliminate hazards, reduce risk, and prevent injuries or property damage.
• Partner with project managers and company leadership to develop and implement effective site-specific safety plans.
• Provide visible, hands-on safety leadership to management and craft employees.
• Facilitate or participate in incident investigations and near-miss reporting.
• Help communicate safety expectations through jobsite meetings, coaching, and training.
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Reinforce the proper use of personal protective equipment and established safety procedures.
• Maintain clear and accurate safety documentation and reports.

Required Qualifications

• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years of construction safety experience, including experience on concrete, civil, industrial, commercial, or heavy construction projects
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, incident investigation, and construction risk mitigation
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence both management and craft employees
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to conduct site audits, safety inspections, toolbox talks, and safety training

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting concrete operations, including formwork, reinforcing steel, concrete placement, finishing, excavation, and related jobsite hazards
• CSP, CHST, OHST, or similar safety certification
• Experience managing safety on self-perform concrete construction projects
• Experience with crane activities, rigging, fall protection, excavation, confined space entry, and lockout/tagout programs

Work Environment

This position works in active construction environments, both indoors and outdoors, and may require walking or standing for extended periods. The role may also involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials. Work may take place in various geographic locations.