The Construction Site Safety Manager is responsible for leading and managing all jobsite safety efforts on active construction projects. This role provides onsite safety leadership to ensure a safe working environment, promote a strong construction safety culture, and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.

The Construction Site Safety Manager works closely with project managers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and field crews to proactively identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and support safe production across all phases of construction. This position serves as the primary safety authority on site and plays a critical role in incident prevention and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the intent of Cullen policies, procedures and quality standards is followed in accordance with our Quality Management System.
Participate in pre-job planning, Ops Planning, and attend 6-week jobsite visits to hold job teams accountable.
Determine the means, methods and equipment during pre-construction evaluation phase.
Develop and facilitate both formal and informal training sessions at job sites.
Educate foreman on the daily work plan procedure and hold them accountable.
Ensure that Subcontractors are conducting the proper training requirements as per the OSHA standards, review their safety programs, and prepare written reports of any violations.
Assist safety director in investigations, near misses, and OSHA investigations.
Ensure all field personnel are up to date on compliance requirements (OSHA 30, first aid, CPR, etc.).
Conduct on-site inspections and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities through teaching and coaching.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health degree with at least three years of experience as a Safety Specialist OR completion of an Apprenticeship combined with a minimum of six years of construction experience.
CHST, ASP, or CSP Preferred
Proficiency with OSHA standards.
Advanced knowledge of construction industry practices, risk management and field operations.
Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations.
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures is essential.
Good understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc.
Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.

Why JP Cullen?

We specialize in the “Tough Jobs” no one else can do. And we need a Site Safety Manager with the right leadership skills to get even the most difficult jobs done on time, in budget, every time. We have exciting new project opportunities across the country.

Wisconsin-based $950 million, founded in 1892, 5th generation family-owned construction management firm
Seeking to be the construction manager of choice for the toughest jobs in the region.
Our clients have high expectations and our projects are high profile.
We seek a “secret weapon” that will help further separate us from the pack.

Our Mission: To identify, hire, train, and retain the best people to serve our customers.

Compensation & Benefits

JP Cullen has a commitment to its community, employees, and employees’ families. We offer outstanding benefits — Health, Life, and Dental Insurance, Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure, Profit Sharing, PTO, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance, and Training.

EEO

JP Cullen is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. We promote diversity by proactively recruiting, hiring, and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans. JP Cullen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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