Traveling Construction Safety Manager

Bergelectric; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with employer matching

PTO 80 hours

Job summary

Bergelectric is seeking a Safety Manager to lead and execute the Safety, Health, and Environmental program across multiple sites. The role involves directing audits, overseeing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company standards.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–10 years in construction safety, CSP/CHST credentials, and strong communication skills to train staff and drive safety culture. Occasional travel to projects is required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in safety and/or in the construction industry. Electrical construction preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional, Construction Health and Safety Technician, Safety Trained Supervisor - Construction, 30 Hour OSHA Outreach/Trainer, EM-385 Accident Prevention Plans, NPFA 70e, Root Cause Analysis Training or similar/equivalent safety credentials and qualifications preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of safety rules and regulations including fall protection, silica, confined space, forklift, and scissor lift operation, trenching, scaffolding, energy control/LOTO and general construction safety.
• Highly developed interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership and technical assistance to operations teams, evaluates safety performance against established targets and reports on safety performance.
• Participates in the safe planning of work by advising operations and project managers on contractual and Company safety requirements. Attends safety meetings and project startup meetings.
• Prepares and reviews site safety plans, risk assessment, work permits, MOPs, and other supporting safety documentation.
• Visits construction projects regularly to perform audits and inspections, identify any hazards and liabilities, and to ensure Company employees are working in a safe manner and under safe working conditions.
• Responds to incidents or safety reports from employees, foreman, superintendents, customers, or other parties.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident response

Train-the-trainer

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Certified Safety Professional

Construction Health and Safety Technician

Safety Trained Supervisor - Construction

OSHA 30 Hour Outreach/Trainer

EM-385

NFPA 70E

Job description

Bergelectric is seeking a Safety Manager to lead and execute the Safety, Health, and Environmental program across multiple sites. The role involves directing audits, overseeing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and company standards.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–10 years in construction safety, CSP/CHST credentials, and strong communication skills to train staff and drive safety culture. Occasional travel to projects is required.