Field Safety Manager

LED FastStart•Metairie, LA

About The Position

The Field Safety Manager leads the execution of the company’s safety program on construction sites. Working under the guidance of the Safety Director, this role ensures that safety policies, procedures, and compliance measures are effectively carried out in the field. The Field Safety Manager serves as the on-site safety leader, driving accountability, fostering a proactive safety culture, and ensuring that risks are identified, controlled, and communicated. The role implements safety programs at assigned jobsites, oversees site-specific safety plans and hazard controls, conducts walkthroughs and inspections, and participates in orientations and training. It also involves assessing and mitigating hazards, stopping work when unsafe conditions exist, leading incident investigations and corrective actions, and supporting project leadership with safety-related matters. The Field Safety Manager partners with project teams and subcontractors, coaches field personnel, liaises with the Safety Director, and represents safety leadership in field meetings. The role maintains safety records, analyzes trends and compliance metrics, and communicates performance and recommendations to the Safety Director and project leadership. Regular travel to project sites is required.

Requirements

OSHA 30 certification is required.
Experience with incident investigation, reporting, and corrective action planning.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Procore, and other construction technology platforms.
Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and decision-making skills.
Ability to travel regularly to project sites.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience managing or leading safety initiatives on construction sites.
Additional certifications such as COSS, COSM, CSP, CHST, or OHST.
Collaborative and adaptable approach to diverse field conditions and teams.
Strong communication and coaching skills.
Ability to use a systematic approach, identify efficient methods, and organize activities and people effectively.
Ability to estimate task duration and difficulty, anticipate issues, and develop proactive solutions.
Ability to anticipate and understand others’ needs, build relationships, recognize verbal and non-verbal cues, and manage emotions effectively.
Approachable leadership style that inspires trust, listens well, and makes oneself available to the team.
Ability to use facts and data to make informed decisions, synthesize information from multiple sources, and combine data with experience.

Responsibilities

Implement the company’s safety program across assigned jobsites.
Ensure employees, subcontractors, and visitors follow safety policies and procedures.
Oversee site-specific safety plans, SWPPPs, return-to-work programs, and hazard control measures.
Conduct daily jobsite walkthroughs, focused inspections, and JSAs.
Participate in new-hire orientations, training programs, and field safety events.
Assess and mitigate occupational hazards on-site.
Stop work when unsafe conditions or unacceptable risks are present.
Lead incident response, investigations, documentation, and corrective action implementation.
Support project leadership in addressing quality-control and safety-related issues.
Partner with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to integrate safety expectations into daily operations.
Coach and guide field personnel on safety compliance and best practices.
Liaise between field teams and the Safety Director to ensure consistency across projects.
Represent safety leadership in field meetings with subcontractors, clients, and regulatory representatives.
Maintain project-specific safety logs, scorecards, and inspection reports.
Prepare trending reports and provide insights on recurring issues or risks.
Communicate safety performance and progress to the Safety Director and project leadership.
Track compliance metrics and recommend adjustments to strengthen field safety outcomes.