Construction Safety Manager - Field Operations

Axis Construction Mgmt..•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and hands-on Construction Safety Manager to oversee safety compliance across multiple active construction jobsites. This is a field-based position requiring regular travel between project locations to conduct inspections, identify hazards, enforce safety policies, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable local ordinances, and company safety standards. The manager maintains current, site-specific safety manuals and required project documentation while working collaboratively with project superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel. The role includes conducting routine and unannounced inspections; monitoring PPE, fall protection, scaffolding, ladders, excavation safety, equipment operation, and other construction safety practices; documenting violations and corrective actions; and ensuring required records are accurate and accessible. The manager has full authority to stop work when unsafe conditions or serious violations are identified and requires corrective action before affected work resumes. The position also involves delivering orientations, toolbox talks, and safety training; investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses; maintaining inspection and incident records; assisting with OSHA inspections and audits; and updating company management on jobsite safety performance and corrective actions. The successful candidate is field-focused, organized, communicative, and confident enforcing safety standards while maintaining productive working relationships.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of construction safety experience, preferably in commercial construction.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
Strong knowledge of OSHA construction standards and applicable safety regulations.
Experience conducting construction safety inspections and identifying workplace hazards.
Experience maintaining site-specific safety manuals, safety plans, and compliance documentation.
Ability to independently oversee safety responsibilities across multiple active construction projects.
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Confidence and professionalism when enforcing safety requirements and issuing stop-work directives.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly between jobsites.
Ability to work outdoors, navigate active construction sites, and perform physical jobsite inspections.

Nice To Haves

OSHA certification.
Experience working for a commercial general contractor.
Familiarity with Procore or similar construction management software.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Experience developing and implementing site-specific safety programs.

Responsibilities

Travel regularly between multiple active construction sites to monitor and enforce safety compliance.
Conduct routine and unannounced jobsite safety inspections to identify hazards, unsafe practices, and potential violations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements, and company policies.
Monitor proper use of PPE, fall protection, scaffolding, ladders, excavation safety, equipment operation, and other construction safety requirements.
Work with project superintendents and subcontractors to address safety concerns and implement corrective actions.
Document safety violations, corrective actions, and follow-up inspections.
Develop, organize, maintain, and regularly update site-specific safety manuals for active projects.
Ensure jobsite safety manuals include required policies, emergency procedures, safety plans, and applicable regulatory documentation.
Maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), safety inspection reports, training records, and other required documentation.
Ensure safety manuals and required records are readily accessible at each jobsite and remain compliant, accurate, and up to date.
Stop work immediately when unsafe conditions, hazardous activities, or serious safety violations are identified, and require corrective actions before affected work resumes.
Communicate stop-work decisions, safety violations, and corrective action requirements to project superintendents and company management.
Ensure subcontractors and field personnel comply with safety procedures and corrective directives; promote accountability across jobsites.
Conduct jobsite safety orientations, toolbox talks, and employee safety training as needed.
Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses; prepare reports and recommend preventative measures.
Maintain accurate safety inspection logs, incident reports, and corrective action records.
Assist with OSHA inspections, regulatory visits, and insurance-related safety audits.
Provide company management with regular updates on jobsite safety performance, deficiencies, and corrective actions.