Construction Safety Manager
About The Position
Everyone goes home safe. As Construction Safety Manager, you own the safety of every person on Solx's construction site — building and running the construction safety program for our manufacturing expansion from site prep through commissioning. On an active, multi-trade jobsite, you set the standard, hold every contractor and worker to it, and have the authority to stop work when it isn't met. This is a hands-on, on-site role for a safety professional who has led safety on large, complex construction projects and knows how to build a real safety culture — not just paperwork. You will oversee contractor safety across every trade, drive hazard prevention in the field, and lead incident prevention and response. You will report directly to the Project Manager.
Requirements
- 10+ years in construction safety, including the lead safety role on large, complex construction projects.
- Deep working knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926) and applicable federal and local regulations.
- Experience overseeing contractor and subcontractor safety on projects of $50M+.
- Hands-on experience managing high-risk construction activities and their controls.
- Strong incident investigation and root-cause analysis skills, with disciplined recordkeeping and reporting.
- OSHA 500/510 (construction outreach) and/or CHST, CSP, or comparable safety certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience with relevant certifications.
- Strong field presence and the credibility to hold contractors to standard and stop work when needed.
- Willingness to be based on-site in Puerto Rico for the duration of construction.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish — strongly preferred for clear communication with the site workforce.
- Experience on industrial, advanced-manufacturing, cleanroom, or fab construction projects.
- Familiarity with process-safety and hazardous-materials considerations as construction transitions to commissioning.
- Experience delivering projects in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, or other tropical, hurricane-exposed environments.
- First aid / CPR instructor certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and own the site-specific construction safety program, policies, and procedures.
- Enforce OSHA construction standards and applicable Puerto Rico and federal safety regulations across the site.
- Oversee contractor and subcontractor safety performance; review contractor safety plans, job hazard analyses (JHA/JSA), and qualifications.
- Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and toolbox talks; identify and correct hazards before they cause harm.
- Own controls for high-risk activities — excavation and trenching, fall protection, cranes/rigging/critical lifts, electrical and lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and scaffolding.
- Hold stop-work authority and escalate serious risks to the Project Manager without hesitation.
- Lead incident prevention, investigation, and root-cause analysis; drive corrective actions and manage OSHA recordkeeping and reporting.
- Deliver safety orientation and training for workers and visitors; manage site access, PPE standards, and safety signage.
- Own emergency response planning, drills, first-aid/medical coverage, and coordination with local responders.
- Track leading and lagging safety metrics and report performance to the Project Manager.
- Build and sustain a strong, visible safety culture across all trades on site.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Solx provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
- Solx is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
