Summary:
The Safety Manager is responsible for integrating safety into project execution by influencing planning, field operations, and decision-making to reduce risk and protect workers. This role partners closely with field leadership and trade partners to embed safety into planning and execution.
The Safety Manager drives a proactive safety culture by engaging the workforce, delivering practical, field-based coaching, and supporting Superintendents in leading effective safety conversations while promoting continuous improvement through trend analysis, lessons learned, and strengthened means and methods to prevent repeat hazards and improve overall project performance.
A strong field presence, responsiveness, and the ability to translate safety expectations into clear, actionable practices are critical to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with field teams to proactively integrate safety into jobsite planning and execution
- Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific safety plans documentation and reporting requirements
- Conduct regular jobsite inspections and ensure corrective actions are identified, communicated, and resolved in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and all local, state, and federal regulations.
- Manage OSHA inspections, insurance audits, and regulatory visits, including preparation, response, and follow-up
- Facilitate ongoing safety training, including leading and coaching others to deliver effective safety meetings
- Lead investigations of incidents and near-misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Analyze safety trends, behaviors, and KPIs to identify risks and recommend improvements
- Promote a culture of safety ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across all job sites
- Act as a trusted advisor to project leadership on safety risks, mitigation strategies, and best practices
- Collaborate with internal teams and trade partners to align on safety expectations and execution
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Safety, or related field preferred; or equivalent field or military experience
- 5+ years of construction safety, or field leadership experience, implementing safety programs
- Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence field teams and present to large groups
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Experience leading incident investigations and performing root cause analysis
- Ability to operate independently while partnering cross-functionally
- Commitment to developing a proactive, learning-focused safety culture across teams and trade partners
- Proficiency in basic software systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- OSHA 30-hour certification required
- CPR and First Aid certification required
- BCSP certification preferred (CHST, STS, or equivalent)
Job Requirements
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to walk across various terrains and conditions
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work flexible hours or weekends as needed and maintain consistent onsite presence
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What We Do
Since being established in 1952, H. J. Russell & Company has grown to be one of the largest African-American-owned construction services businesses in the United States. Initially founded by Herman J. Russell as a general contracting company, through the years, Mr. Russell expanded the firm to include other areas such as real estate development, property management, as well as program management. Today, with a project portfolio spanning more than half a century, we have established extensive experience in building and renovating airports, entertainment venues, sports facilities, cultural, retail, office, higher education, multi-family residential, and institutional facilities. Learn more about our multiple disciplines below. Construction The Construction division has extensive experience in building and renovating projects in diverse market segments including: high-profile office, parking decks, public assembly, retail, multi-family residential, student housing, institutional, educational, and sports facilities. Program Management Our Program Management services span across a magnitude of industries, including libraries, transportation, sports and entertainment, utilities, healthcare, and government capital programs. As program managers, or “owner’s representatives,” we develop the plan and road map to successfully deliver projects that meet our client’s expectations with a focus on quality, budget, and schedule. Property Management Over the last 30 years, Russell has established itself as a leader in affordable housing management and has a proven successful track record in the management of conventional, tax credit and high-end multifamily communities. Development The development team of Russell, Russell New Urban Development®, has over 20 years of financing and development experience with multiple conventional and government funding programs.
