Safety Manager Construction

Kingsbury Companies LLC is an award-winning heavy civil construction company that has been supporting the infrastructure needs of New England and New York for over 40 years.

At Kingsbury, we measure success through the power of building relationships and nurturing the growth of creative leaders. We embrace challenges that often elude other companies, driven by our unwavering commitment to integrity and efficiency.

Do you have what it takes to join the ranks of Kingsbury?

Job Description:

The Safety Manager at Kingsbury Companies is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of the company's safety and risk management program. This role guides, monitors, and supports compliance with OSHA regulations, industry standards, and company safety policies through collaboration with operational, project, and field leadership. The Safety Manager will guide and monitor adherence to safety protocols, conduct audits, oversee training programs, and track safety performance metrics.

The Safety and Risk Manager promotes a proactive safety culture and drives continuous improvement in workplace safety performance

• Keep current on all new safety regulations applicable to Kingsbury’s operations to ensure ongoing compliance with any changes in OSHA standards, applicable laws and regulations.
• Establish annual safety objectives to ensure OSHA compliance throughout the organization, including at all active job sites.
• Semi-annually review, and modify as necessary, Kingsbury’s safety rules and Personal Protective Equipment regulations
• Semi-annually review, and modify as necessary, Kingsbury’s Occupational Safety and Health training materials used at new-hire orientations, the purpose of which is to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards associated with job site and construction safety principles.
• Lead Kingsbury’s annual “Safety Kickoff Day” by developing the curriculum and being a presenter.
• Before each new project breaks ground, conduct a Pre-Construction site survey to assess potential safety concerns and challenges.
• Before each new project breaks ground, develop a written site-specific safety plan, with input from the applicable project manager and or site supervisor as requested, that complies with applicable laws, regulations, and standards including a site-specific orientation for new projects.
• Before each new project breaks ground, work with the site supervisor to identify and analyze potential hazards associated with each activity and then develop preventative measures and safety procedures that address the risks identified.
• Conduct job site safety audits twice a month for each active job site location. Report detailed findings to necessary stakeholders and provide corrective action plans to immediately address and correct any OSHA violations or safety deficiencies that are observed.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related field (preferred); equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant construction safety experience will be considered.
• OSHA 30-Hour or OSHA 500/510 certification required; OSHA 502 (Trainer Update) preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required.
• Additional certifications such as HAZWOPER, MSHA, or NCCER Safety Trainer are a plus.

Industry Experience:

• 3 years of experience in construction safety management, preferably in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Hands-on experience with construction site safety audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Experience working with Subcontractor and General Contractor safety programs.
• Familiarity with construction processes, heavy equipment operations, excavation safety, fall protection, confined space protocols, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance and workers' compensation claims management related to construction safety.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $65,000 - $110,000