Project Safety Manager

Christman•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Christman Company is seeking a Project Safety Manager to join their team in West Michigan. This position will be based out of their Grand Rapids office and will play a key role in promoting and sustaining a positive safety culture across project teams. The Project Safety Manager will provide expert guidance and leadership to project teams, trade contractors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and specific owner safety requirements. They will mentor, coach, and empower others to prioritize safety and exceed expectations on all job sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of commercial construction safety experience; or equivalent education and experience.
Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Physically able to navigate active construction sites including walking, climbing, bending, and lifting.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, reach (with hands and arms), climb, balance stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must be able to talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, be able to use a telephone and operate a keyboard.
Be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on OCIP or CCIP projects strongly preferred.
CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) certification preferred, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

Serve as a safety leader, fostering a proactive safety culture throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide mentorship and coaching to project teams and subcontractors on safety standards, regulations, and best practices.
Collaborate with clients and trade partners to support safe work environments.
Identify, evaluate, and control potential hazards in both pre-construction planning and active job sites.
Conduct site audits, monitor safety performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Investigate incidents and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
Track and analyze safety data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
Contribute to corporate initiatives to enhance company-wide safety practices, tools, and technologies.
Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with industry trends and certifications.