Sr. Safety Manager - Charlotte, NC

Messer Construction in; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Sr. Safety Manager to lead safety programs across projects in the region. The role requires strong leadership, risk planning, and the ability to train crews in accordance with OSHA and EPA/DOT standards.

You will develop safety plans, perform site inspections, and maintain regulatory compliance while collaborating with project teams and regional leaders to advance zero-injury goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred EHS concentration.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in the construction industry.
• Technical working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.
• Advanced experience in employee safety training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Responsibilities

• Champion Zero Injury Culture.
• Understand project schedule for risk planning.
• Develop & Manage relationships at all levels including projects/craft, regional leadership, safety peers and corporate.
• Develop Action Plans for Regional Safety Performance.
• Consistent presence on projects - Timely response to projects questions or issues.
• Ensure consistent communications and timely delivery on internal projects & tasks.
• Work with Project Management teams on job site safety planning, including pre-construction safety meetings, contractor safety orientations, weekly site safety inspections and incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Safety training

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (EHS preferred)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sr. Safety Manager - Charlotte, NC (Finance)

Description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer's footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

We are currently seeking an experienced, self-starter, goal oriented, candidate to fill the role of Sr. Safety Manager in our Charlotte, NC region. This position is part of the Messer Environmental, Health and Safety Department, and supports the Messer projects and personnel with safety inspections, project planning, employee training, and other safety and health services. This individual must possess a high level of organization and time management skills. He or she must be able to effectively communicate with various audiences as well as people at different levels within the organization. This individual reports directly to the EHS Executive and Regional Leaders.

What You Will Do:

• Champion Zero Injury Culture
• Understand project schedule for risk planning
• Develop & Manage relationships at all levels including projects/craft, regional leadership, safety peers and corporate
• Develop Action Plans for Regional Safety Performance
• Consistent presence on projects - Timely response to projects questions or issues
• Ensure consistent communications and timely delivery on internal projects & tasks.
• Work with Project Management teams on job site safety planning, including but not limited to the following:
  • Pre-construction safety meetings; contractor safety orientations; weekly site safety inspections and accident/incident investigations.
  • Development and implementation of a variety of safety programs and training.
  • Provide safety knowledge to ensure consistency in safety policies and procedures throughout all regions/projects to the region and other safety professionals.
  • Review Contractor PreQualifications and Site Specific Safety Plans to ensure conformance with Messer and regulatory requirements
  • Assist Messer personnel in the development, revision and implementation of new or updated policies, procedures or task specific work instructions.
  • Ensure emergency response systems, policies andprocedures are in place to manage emergency situations.
  • Provide data analysis & reports, regulatory interpretations & guidance on all safety and health policies and programs of critical importance to overall corporate objectives, operations, and profitability.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred EHS concentration. Other areas of study considered.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in the construction industry.
• Technical working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.
• Advanced experience in employee safety training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Abilities:

• Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25lbs., seeing and reading

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Make yours count with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination. Let's build something great together.

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Messer is committed to a diverse workforce.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.