JobTitle:Senior Safety Manager

ReportsTo:Operations Field Manager

Department:Operations/Safety

Salary:$130,000 $150,000

Status:Salaried, Exempt

Experience10+ years preferred

Benefits:After 60 days of employment

DateofHire:Immediately

JobType:Full Time

General Purpose

The Senior Safety Manager at Sky Blue Builders provides strategic and operational leadership for the companys safety program across multiple active construction projects. This role is responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, mentoring safety personnel, and partnering with executive and field leadership to reduce risk and prevent incidents.

The Senior Safety Manager serves as the companys lead safety authority and plays a key role in shaping corporate safety standards, supporting project execution, and maintaining Sky Blue Builders commitment to protecting workers, subcontractors, clients, and the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership & Strategy

Lead and continuously improve Sky Blue Builders corporate safety program and safety management systems.
Establish annual safety goals, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives across all project sites.
Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and safety excellence company-wide.
Serve as the senior safety advisor to executive leadership and operations teams.

Multi-Site Oversight

Oversee safety performance across multiple active construction projects and jobsite teams.
Ensure consistent implementation of safety policies, procedures, and site-specific safety plans.
Partner with Project Executives, Project Managers, and Superintendents to proactively identify and control risk.

Compliance & Regulatory Management

Ensure full compliance with OSHA, local, state, and federal safety regulations.
Serve as the primary company representative during OSHA inspections, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
Maintain strong knowledge of evolving construction safety standards and best practices.

Incident Response & Risk Management

Lead investigations for all recordable incidents, near misses, and serious safety concerns.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
Track and report safety trends, including TRIR, DART, EMR, and leading indicators.

Training & Workforce Development

Oversee safety training programs for employees, subcontractors, and field leadership.
Ensure proper certifications and training compliance for all site personnel.
Mentor and coach Safety Managers and Coordinators to strengthen company-wide performance.

Subcontractor & Client Partnership

Review subcontractor safety plans, qualifications, and compliance prior to mobilization.
Collaborate with trade partners to ensure alignment with Sky Blue Builders safety expectations.
Support client safety meetings and serve as a key contact for owner safety requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate safety records, including inspections, training logs, audits, incident reports, and meeting documentation.
Prepare monthly safety performance summaries for leadership review.
Utilize platforms such as Procore (preferred) for reporting and documentation.

Discretionary Duties and Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive site safety programs and protocols.
Ensure compliance with all OSHA and regulatory requirements.
Conduct regular site inspections, hazard assessments, and equipment checks.
Monitor adherence to safety procedures and address non-compliance.
Investigate accidents and near misses; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Document and report incidents, inspections, and safety metrics.
Develop site-specific safety plans and proactively review project plans for risk.
Deliver safety training on procedures, equipment operation, emergency response, and hazard recognition.
Ensure all personnel are properly trained and certified.
Collaborate with subcontractors to align safety practices with project requirements.
Promote a culture of safety awareness and communicate safety concerns to leadership.
Maintain detailed safety records and track performance for continuous improvement.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

One of the following certifications with required experience:
CSP with 4+ years of relevant construction safety experience, OR
ASP, GSP, or SMS with 6+ years, OR
CHST or OHST with 8+ years.
Current OSHA 500 (Construction).
Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification (Red Cross or equivalent).
FMCSA-compliant 2-hour reasonable suspicion supervisory training.
Minimum 5 years in the commercial building industry with safety/field management experience.
Strong leadership, risk assessment, investigation, and training delivery skills.
Proficient in documentation and safety reporting; Procore experience preferred.
Experience across diverse project types.
Ability to lead at a corporate level and align with company goals.

Benefits

Work Vehicle

Work Phone (Optional)

Other items to discuss for business

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Development Assistance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Sky Blue Builders is an ESOP company (employee stock ownership plan) that gives workers ownership interest in the company in the form of shares of stock.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or workingconditionsassociatedwiththisjob.Itisintendedtobeanaccuratereflectionoftheprincipaljobelementsessentialfor making compensation and employment decisions. Sky Blue Builders reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions at any time.

Offered compensation: $130,000/yr - $150,000/yr

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