Divisional Safety Manager - Greenville

HarperGC•Greenville, SC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Divisional Safety Manager delivers day‑to‑day safety leadership across Commercial and Industrial projects in SC, NC, and VA, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting project teams to achieve measurable safety performance. This role enforces company safety protocols to ensure compliance with federal, state, and location regulations. This role partners with safety personnel, preconstruction, project leadership, field teams, corporate support services and Trade Partners to identify hazards, lead incident response, enforce safety standards, and manage safety program execution at the project level while supporting corporate and divisional safety objectives and budget responsibilities. This role supports and empowers project teams to uphold the highest standards of worker health and safety.

Requirements

Five years of construction safety experience with demonstrated site-level oversight.
OSHA 30 Construction; First Aid/CPR certification.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Valid driver’s license required; no CDL required.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field
CSP, CHST, OSHA500
Experience with safety management software and reporting tools.
Industry certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and guidance for projects; conduct job-site safety observations and enforce company safety standards.
Ensure toolbox talks, SOAR Orientation, pre-installed meetings, weekly job-site inspections by field team and safety professionals are being conducted, and pre-task planning is being conducted.
Stop work authority to address imminent hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Monitor High Risk Activities such as: Fall Protection. Excavation/trenching. Cranes and rigging. Concrete operations. Heavy equipment.
Implement and maintain project-level safety plans consistent with corporate policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA, AHJ, etc.).
Conduct regular site audits and inspections; document findings and track corrective actions.
Review subcontractor safety plans and monitor trade partner compliance.
Trade partner subcontract safety management.
Lead or assist in incident investigations, determine root causes, and develop corrective/preventive actions.
Maintain accurate incident records, prepare reports for internal leadership and regulatory agencies as required.
Respond to after-hours incidents and provide on-site leadership during emergency situations.
Promote a culture of safety through communication, recognition, and engagement.
Provide safety orientation and ongoing training (OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, i.e.) for all assigned employees.
Track training completion and maintain training records.
Communicate safety performance, trends, and recommendations to the Safety Director, Executive General Superintendent, Operational Leadership, and project teams.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Implement divisional and/or project-level safety initiatives.
Manage assigned safety budget and procure safety equipment and supplies as needed.
Support corporate safety program updates and provide feedback.
Maintain accurate safety documentation, inspection logs, and inspection records for internal and regulatory purposes.
Track and report key performance indicators including TRIR, LTIR, EMR, number of inspections, and training hours.