Project Safety Manager

Scott Bridge Co•Tuscaloosa, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Scott Bridge Company, Inc. is hiring a full-time Project Safety Manager in Opelika, Alabama. The position supports safety across heavy civil, bridge, marine, roadway, and related construction work. The manager promotes safe work practices, develops project-specific safety plans, conducts inspections and audits, supports regulatory and project compliance, and coordinates training and safety matters with project teams, subcontractors, owners, inspectors, and regulatory representatives. The role also includes incident investigation, documentation, emergency response planning, and other assigned duties. The work involves active construction sites and may require outdoor work in varying weather and access to uneven terrain, ladders, barges, work platforms, and elevated areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of construction safety experience preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards and common heavy civil hazards, including fall protection, excavation, cranes and rigging, confined space, traffic control, and work over water.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required, or ability to obtain it within an agreed-upon timeframe.
Ability to recognize hazards, communicate corrective actions clearly, and work effectively with field supervision and craft employees.
Strong communication, leadership, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and ability to maintain organized safety records.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced field environment.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and access active construction areas, including uneven terrain, ladders, barges, work platforms, and elevated work areas as required.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to and between multiple project sites as required.
Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders and stairs, and traverse uneven jobsite terrain for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to work at heights, on scaffolding, and on barges or work platforms while wearing required fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to recognize hazards, warning signals, and jobsite communications.
Ability to tolerate prolonged exposure to outdoor heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions typical of an active construction site.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
Heavy civil, bridge, marine, roadway, or DOT project experience.
OSHA 500, CHST, STSC, or similar safety credential.

Responsibilities

Lead and promote a strong safety culture across jobsite operations by coaching supervisors, foremen, craft employees, and subcontractors on safe work practices.
Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific safety plans, procedures, and job hazard analyses for heavy civil, bridge, marine, roadway, and related construction activities.
Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits; document findings, communicate corrective actions, and follow up to verify completion.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, DOT project requirements, owner specifications, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Coordinate and deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, task-specific training, and refresher training for employees and subcontractors.
Participate in pre-activity planning for high-risk work, including cranes and rigging, pile driving, excavation, work over water, confined spaces, fall protection, traffic control, and heavy equipment operations.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; identify root causes, prepare reports, and support corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain safety documentation, including inspection reports, training records, incident reports, corrective action logs, permits, and other required project records.
Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, owners, inspectors, and regulatory representatives on safety-related matters.
Support emergency response planning, including evacuation procedures, rescue planning, first-aid coordination, severe weather response, and jobsite emergency drills.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.