Site Safety Manager

Burkes Mechanical, Inc.; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

BCBS health and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k)

Vacation

Holidays

Supportive team environment

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Burkes Mechanical, Inc. is hiring a Project Safety Manager for a long-term data center project in Montgomery, AL. The role provides safety guidance to project managers, superintendents, and field personnel to maintain OSHA-compliant practices.

You will develop site-specific safety plans, conduct inspections, lead safety training, and coordinate with management, subcontractors, and clients to prevent incidents and ensure a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of safety experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in active construction environments and varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Be a role model for safety, promoting a positive safety culture and encouraging safe work practices.
• Ensure safety indoctrination for new employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Develop and implement site-specific safety plans and programs.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.).
• Perform worksite inspections to assure compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations, and document inspections weekly.
• Assist company management and clients with investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses; assist with reports and corrective actions.
• Assist with toolbox talks and provide ongoing safety training for site personnel.
• Stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Maintain safety documentation, including permits, logs, training records, and inspection reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to integrate safety into daily operations.
• Participate in pre-task planning and job hazard analyses (JHA).
• Assist with audits and inspections by regulatory agencies or clients.

Skills

Safety experience

OSHA regulations

OSHA 30-hour

Communication & leadership

Construction environments

Job description

Montgomery, AL|Long-Term Project|Burkes Mechanical, Inc.

Burkes Mechanical is a multi-state heavy industrial contractor providing mechanical, electrical, civil construction, and fabrication services to pulp & paper, chemical, petroleum, and manufacturing facilities.

We are hiring a Project Safety Manager for a long-term data center project based in Montgomery, AL.

The Site Safety Manager (SSM) provides support, advice, and guidance to project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field employees in maintaining a safe work environment. The SSM helps plan, implement, and enforce safety policies and procedures on-site to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company standards, and project-specific safety requirements. This role promotes a culture of safety, minimizes workplace hazards, and works closely with the corporate safety director, project management, subcontractors, and field personnel to prevent accidents and injuries.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a role model for safety, promoting a positive safety culture and encouraging safe work practices
• Ensure safety indoctrination for new employees, subcontractors, and visitors
• Develop and implement site-specific safety plans and programs
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
• Perform worksite inspections to assure compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations, and document inspections weekly
• Assist company management and clients with investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses; assist with reports and corrective actions
• Assist with toolbox talks and provide ongoing safety training for site personnel
• Stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed and ensure corrective actions are taken
• Maintain safety documentation, including permits, logs, training records, and inspection reports
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to integrate safety into daily operations
• Participate in pre-task planning and job hazard analyses (JHA)
• Assist with audits and inspections by regulatory agencies or clients

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of safety experience
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• OSHA 30-hour certification required
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in active construction environments and varying weather conditions

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay
• BCBS health and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Supportive team environment
• Strong safety culture

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.