Site Safety Manager - Multifamily/Student Housing Construction

Landmark Properties, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Properties, Inc. is seeking a Site Safety Manager to enforce safe work practices on active job sites. You will lead inspections, deliver safety trainings, and investigate incidents to prevent recurrences.

The role requires hands-on field experience and the ability to work with site teams and subcontractors. Travel across the United States is required for project coverage; OSHA compliance, record keeping, and continuous improvement are core duties.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification is required.
• Associate degree or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in construction safety or related field.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Safe Work Practices: Ensure workers and subcontractors follow safety protocols.
• Collaboration with Site Teams: Work with site teams to manage conditions for accident prevention.
• Conduct Safety Inspections: Regular site inspections to identify hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Recommend Improvements: Identify safety improvement areas and advise corrective actions.
• Safety Training: Deliver safety training sessions and toolbox talks to site personnel.
• Investigate Incidents: Lead investigations, document findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor Compliance: Ensure OSHA regulations and company safety policies are followed.
• Record Keeping: Maintain safety-related records including inspections and training logs.
• Emergency Preparedness: Assist in coordinating emergency plans and drills.

Skills

OSHA 30-Hour Construction

First Aid/CPR

OSHA regs knowledge

Safety training delivery

Education

Associate’s degree or related field

Job description

Site Safety Manager

The Site Safety Manager is responsible for enforcing and recommending safe work practices at the site level. This position focuses on conducting safety inspections, training site teams on safety protocols, and investigating safety incidents. The individual will ensure that all personnel on the job site adhere to company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

Site Safety Manager

The Site Safety Manager is responsible for enforcing and recommending safe work practices at the site level. This position focuses on conducting safety inspections, training site teams on safety protocols, and investigating safety incidents. The individual will ensure that all personnel on the job site adhere to company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Reports to: Senior Safety Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enforce Safe Work Practices: Ensure that all workers and subcontractors on-site are following established safety protocols and procedures.
• Collaboration with Site Teams: Works with site teams to anticipate, resolve and manage site conditions for accident prevention.
• Conduct Safety Inspections: Perform regular site inspections to identify hazards, unsafe work conditions, or equipment that does not meet safety standards.
• Recommend Improvements: Identify areas for improvement in site safety and make recommendations for corrective actions to site supervisors.
• Safety Training: Deliver ongoing safety training sessions and toolbox talks to site personnel, focusing on high-risk activities and relevant hazards.
• Investigate Incidents: Lead investigations into safety incidents, near misses, and accidents. Document findings, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure those actions are implemented.
• Monitor Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and any relevant local or state safety requirements.
• Report and Record Keeping: Maintain up-to-date records of all safety-related activities, including inspections, incident reports, and safety training logs.
• Emergency Preparedness: Assist in coordinating emergency response plans, including conducting safety drills and ensuring site readiness for emergencies.

Education & Experience

• Construction Field Experience: Equivalent to formal education, experience with hands-on knowledge of construction processes, site management, and safety enforcement.
• Associate’s degree in occupational safety and health, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• 2+ years of experience in construction, construction safety, General Industry, or a related field.
• Familiarity with construction site operations and safety protocols.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification (required).
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• Ability to enforce safety protocols effectively and confidently.
• Strong and professional communication skills in situations that are sometimes confrontational.
• Ability to train and educate site teams on safety standards.
• Attention to detail in identifying potential hazards and unsafe practices.
• Ability to lead and document thorough incident investigations.
• Good organizational skills for maintaining safety records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with site supervisors, subcontractors, and other project team members.
• Computer skills are required.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work is performed on an active construction site and requires walking on uneven ground, climbing ladders, and working in varying weather conditions.
• Safety Managers will work from various locations and will be required to travel including overnight stays at assigned project locations throughout the United States.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may infrequently drive a vehicle (intrastate and interstate travel) or be subject to air travel for purposes of Company business.

Landmark Properties is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.