Travel-Ready Project Health & Safety Manager

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. in Missouri seeks a Project Health and Safety Manager to lead health and safety initiatives across active construction sites. You will develop, implement, and maintain project-specific safety plans while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and client standards.

Travel and relocation to project sites is required, with assignments across ESS regions. The role emphasizes safety leadership, incident investigations, training, and continuous improvement to foster a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a safety role, with experience in the construction industry required.
• OSHA-30 highly preferred.
• BCSP certified preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing safety programs.
• Experience in conducting safety audits and investigations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members at all levels.
• Ability to work both day and night shifts in alignment with crew schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of project-specific Health and Safety Management Plans.
• Lead site-specific safety orientations for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and client-specific safety standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage events, completing required reports and recommending preventive measures.
• Support project leadership in creating and maintaining a culture of safety excellence throughout all phases of construction.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and subcontractors to proactively address safety concerns and improve site performance.
• Monitor project safety metrics and trends and provide recommendations to project leadership to achieve company safety goals and objectives.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, pre-task plans, safety meetings, and other employee engagement activities.
• Organize and deliver safety training required by regulatory agencies, clients, and company policy.
• Serve as a liaison with clients, insurance representatives, and regulatory agencies regarding audits, incident investigations, workers' compensation matters, and corrective action plans.
• Mentor and support field supervision and less experienced safety professionals in the application of ESS safety standards and best practices.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, training records, inspection reports, and compliance records.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide safety guidance throughout project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety management

Hazard assessment

OSHA regulations

Incident investigations

Communication

Analytical thinking

Safety programs

Construction safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety or related field

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. in Missouri seeks a Project Health and Safety Manager to lead health and safety initiatives across active construction sites. You will develop, implement, and maintain project-specific safety plans while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and client standards.

Travel and relocation to project sites is required, with assignments across ESS regions. The role emphasizes safety leadership, incident investigations, training, and continuous improvement to foster a