Strategic Construction Safety & Health Leader

Wohlsen Construction Company; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wohlsen Construction Company seeks a seasoned Safety & Health Manager to lead a comprehensive safety program across geographic territories. You will coach teams, drive corrective actions, and ensure OSHA compliance while aligning with corporate safety initiatives.

Key responsibilities include conducting site inspections, coordinating safety training, and supporting risk management efforts. Travel to project sites and offices is required to maintain a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of construction safety and health experience, including demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, Engineering, Risk Management, or related field preferred. (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• CHST, ASP, CSP, or comparable safety certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction course or equivalent required.
• Authorized OSHA 10- and 30-hour Instructor preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction operations, contract documents, and applicable safety requirements.
• Basic knowledge of workers' compensation and automobile insurance.
• Strong verbal, written, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn Company systems. Experience with digital safety management tools (e.g. Procore Safety) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular Site Safety Inspections and follow through on identified corrective actions.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, goal setting, performance reviews, recognition, and corrective action for assigned team members in coordination with the Director of Safety and Human Resources.
• Support subcontractor safety administration, including site-specific requirements, safety meetings, incident investigations, and preventive and corrective actions.
• Actively participate in the Safety Team and support Company safety initiatives and working groups. Monitor team performance and consistency, provide timely feedback, and elevate significant performance, conduct, or resource concerns to the Director of Safety.
• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Safety & Health and Risk Management policies, procedures, and programs.
• Support and improve the Company Safety Orientation and other safety programs.
• Support emergency action plans and procedures, including evacuation, rescue, hazardous materials, fire prevention/suppression, and medical emergencies.
• Develop and support Site-Specific Safety & Health plans and procedures, including orientations, activity hazard analyses, training, and safety coordination meetings.
• Deliver or coordinate training on Company policies, procedures, OSHA certifications, first aid, and other safety topics.
• Ensure required safety data, reports, and documentation are accurate, complete, and timely.
• Collect and analyze inspection and incident data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and drive preventive and corrective actions.
• Support Safety & Health record retention, documentation, and archiving requirements.

Job description

Wohlsen Construction Company seeks a seasoned Safety & Health Manager to lead a comprehensive safety program across geographic territories. You will coach teams, drive corrective actions, and ensure OSHA compliance while aligning with corporate safety initiatives.

Key responsibilities include conducting site inspections, coordinating safety training, and supporting risk management efforts. Travel to project sites and offices is required to maintain a strong safety culture.