Safety Manager (Mission Critical)

Aldridge•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a Safety Manager to join its team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Safety Professional serves in a consultative capacity by providing expert support, guidance, and motivation to operations management and employees at all levels. In partnership with management, the role also actively delivers safety initiatives and programs to develop a safety culture focused on Incident and Injury Free (“Nobody Gets Hurt”) work. The Safety Manager champions this culture and leads and coordinates safety initiatives and related programs for a geographic region, including communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in compliance with corporate safety standards and procedures, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations. The position supports construction and mission-critical projects through coaching, training, subcontractor program reviews, site visits, incident investigations, safety orientations, and collaboration with project teams to develop safe plans of execution. The role requires travel to multiple job sites and may include other occasional assignments, including temporary and training assignments. Aldridge describes its culture as collaborative, family-centered, innovative, and committed to safety and mental wellness. It has over 2,000 industry experts and works on energy and transportation infrastructure projects. The annual base pay range is $90,000–$135,000, with potential bonus eligibility. Aldridge offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline, such as OS&H Management, Human Factors, or Construction.
Two to five years of direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines.
Professional certificate such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or CUSP.
Willingness and ability to travel to multiple job sites.
Ability to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm for contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment, and aptitude for promoting safety programs to field personnel.
Knowledge of construction safety and current federal and OSHA requirements.
Strong time management and prioritization skills, with consistent deadline attainment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including recognizing discrepancies and communicating solutions effectively.
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks and projects.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications effectively.
Ability to pass a background check for sensitive work functions at national airports, transportation systems, and utility grid systems.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

Champion the organization’s Incident and Injury Free culture and improve defenses to control exposure while integrating human performance principles.
Provide management with safety coaching, counseling, and advice to support a safe and efficient environment for employees, customers, and the public.
Partner with operations and Talent Management to ensure safety training is conducted based on the scope of work.
Provide safety expertise and help implement relevant and effective internal and external safety practices.
Review subcontractor safety programs and ensure they meet or exceed Project Safety Program requirements.
Conduct mini-gap analyses of safety policies, procedures, and standards and recommend changes for continuous improvement.
Conduct site visits to monitor and assess execution of the organization’s safety management system.
Assist with preparation for monthly Craft Voice In Safety meetings and support continuous improvement in the corrective actions process.
Conduct incident investigations and verify that corrective actions are implemented and sustained in the field.
Conduct core, division-specific, and subcontractor safety orientations as requested.
Participate in Project Kick Off Meetings and help project teams develop a safe plan of execution.
Assign and communicate expectations for all aspects of the safety program so project employees understand safety and performance expectations.
Ensure toolbox talk topics are carefully selected and applicable to the work.
Verify that safety documentation is captured, organized, and filed at the jobsite.
Travel to multiple projects to provide support to management.