Construction Safety Manager - Field Operations

Axis Construction Mgmt., LLC.•Philadelphia, PA

9d•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 field-based role requires regular travel between project locations to conduct safety inspections, identify potential hazards, enforce safety policies, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, applicable local ordinances, and company safety standards. The manager maintains current, compliant site-specific safety manuals and required documentation for each project. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and confident in enforcing safety standards while working collaboratively with project superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel. The role takes a hands-on, field-focused approach to maintaining consistent safety standards across projects and protecting employees and jobsites.

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 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 a site-specific safety manual for each active project.
Ensure jobsite safety manuals contain required policies, emergency procedures, safety plans, and applicable regulatory documentation.
Maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), inspection reports, training records, and other required documentation.
Ensure safety manuals and records are accessible at each jobsite and comply with company policies, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
Coordinate with project superintendents to keep required safety documentation accurate and up to date.
Immediately stop work 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 established safety procedures and corrective directives, promoting 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.