Safety, Health & Environment Manager

Baker Construction•Gainesville, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Safety, Health and Environment Manager, you'll play a key role in promoting our Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) culture, ensuring that every co-worker goes home safely every day. This is a field-focused position, with at least 90% of the time spent on-site observing, coaching, and engaging with crews. You’ll provide leadership and mentorship to both co-workers and Field Safety Representatives, reinforcing safe behaviors, correcting hazards, and supporting overall project success. This role is hands-on, proactive, and deeply embedded in the operations team to drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity (SQP). Baker Water, a division of Baker Construction, builds critical water infrastructure across the country. You’ll be part of a national team serving as the general contractor, helping bring together people, partners, and trades to deliver complex, essential facilities. The work spans the full life of a project, so you’re not just contributing to one phase. You are a part of something bigger from start to finish. Guided by Baker’s values of People, Honor, and Grit, you’ll find a place where your effort matters and your voice is valued. If you have ambition and drive, Baker offers the opportunity and support to take your career as far as you want it to go.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a safety-related field and at least 4 years of safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education and field experience.
OSHA 500 certification or completion of a recognized safety-related training program is required.
Strong computer skills, including professional use of email, Dropbox, and the full Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong understanding of construction operations and the ability to influence field teams in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Nice To Haves

Possession of CPR, AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Be a Visible Safety Resource – Promote and embody our IIF culture on job sites.
Ensure Safety Compliance – Support project adherence to all company and regulatory safety requirements.
Case Management – Conduct incident investigations and oversee job site case reporting.
Leadership – Supervise and mentor Field Safety Representatives.
Site Safety Oversight – Proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Training & Development – Participate in and support safety training and certifications for field staff.