Site Safety Manager

The Wesson Group; Town of Western (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive Health, Rx, Vision, and

Dental package

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Student Loan Repayment Plan or Tuition

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Wesson Group seeks a Site Safety Manager with a background in self-performed heavy/highway construction or renewable energy projects to join our ESOP-owned team in New York. You will assess sites, develop safety plans with project teams, and ensure OSHA compliance across multiple locations.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental packages, 401(k) with company match, life and disability coverage, and ongoing opportunities to lead safety

Qualifications

• CHST certification required or willing to take the exam.
• CSP certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent listening abilities and feedback incorporation.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations for relevant trades.
• Strong recordkeeping of safety activities.
• Ability to access all work locations, including rough terrain.
• Knowledge of the specific skilled trade helps design safety solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Preview projects and sites to identify safety risks.
• Assess ongoing site conditions to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement safety solutions.
• Maintain safety paperwork including permits.
• Keep safety training certifications up to date.
• Train employees in safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices for employees and subcontractors.

Skills

CHST Certification

CSP Certification

Communications skills

Active listening

OSHA knowledge

Recordkeeping

Site access across locations

Trade knowledge

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join The Wesson Group — Together We Grow

Site Safety Manager

The Wesson Group, LLC is growing and seeking a motivated individual to join our close-knit team. With over four decades of experience, our team delivers heavy civil and renewable energy design-build excellence. We specialize in sustainable solutions for wind, solar, marine, infrastructure, heavy civil, and transportation. Headquartered in Johnstown, NY, our work ranges throughout Western, Central, and Northern NY. Our unwavering commitment to safety, excellence, transparency, and stakeholder collaboration positions people at the heart of everything we do.

At The Wesson Group, you’re more than just a number - you’re part of a team that puts safety and family first. We take pride in our work and support each other with respect and professionalism. In the field, you work with colleagues who take pride in the project. You will work in a respectful environment with top-tier experienced professionals dedicated to superior quality. Across the board - whether you are a veteran, a mid-career professional or just starting out, the Wesson Group offers a place to grow and excel.

The Wesson Group is proud to be a 100% employee-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), employees directly benefit from the company's success, creating a culture where every team member thinks like an owner and contributes to building something lasting.

We are currently seeking a Site Safety Manager with a background in self-performed heavy and highway construction or renewable energy construction to join our family of dedicated and hard-working professionals.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Preview projects and project sites before work begins to determine safety related risks.
• Assess ongoing work conditions at site location to ensure compliance.
• Work with project management teams and field staff to develop and implement solutions to safety related issues on project sites.
• Maintain safety related paperwork including permits.
• Maintain safety training certifications and matrix of site personnel.
• Train company employees in safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with all safety practices and protocols of employees and subcontractors.

Skills & Qualifications

• CHST Certification is required (or willing to take the exam).
• CSP Certification is preferred.
• Good communications skills – the ability to communicate effectively both in the written and spoken word.
• Ability to listen – the ability to listen well and take in feedback from the employee perspective without passing judgment.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations pertaining to the specific trade or activity being managed.
• Good recordkeeping abilities – the Site Safety Manager must be able to maintain good records of all safety related activities.
• Ability to access all work locations. A significant amount of construction work takes place on rough terrain ground level which requires the Site Safety Manager to be able to assess the work to evaluate it.
• Knowledge of the specific skilled trade or type of work. This assists the Site Safety Manager in being able to design and implement solutions for the company.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).

Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000-$110,000
• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Position eligible for Company Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive Health, Rx, Vision, and Dental package
• Supplemental 401(k) with company match
• Company paid Supplemental Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan Repayment Plan or Tuition Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off