Safety Manager

U.S. Engineering•Tulsa, OK

4d•$90,480 - $127,800

About The Position

The Safety Manager implements and executes corporate and project-specific environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs for assigned AIMS projects and supports broader AIMS operations as needed. Under the direction of the Safety Director, AIMS, this role partners with project and operations leadership to identify and control risks, coach field teams, verify compliance, and strengthen a positive safety culture. The position is initially project-assigned and may expand to multi-project or regional support as AIMS grows. The Safety Manager serves as the day-to-day safety lead for assigned projects or areas and has direct supervisory responsibility for assigned AIMS safety staff. The role provides day-to-day direction, sets priorities, assigns work, coordinates coverage and resources, and drives accountability. People-management duties include hiring and onboarding, coaching and development, performance reviews, compensation and promotion recommendations, and corrective action up to and including termination in accordance with company policy. This is a field- and project-based role that may require regional project travel and occasional travel to corporate offices. The posted annual salary range is $90,480 to $127,800. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance, paid time off, health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions.

Requirements

Minimum of 5–7 years of safety experience in construction, industrial, or mechanical systems industries.
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Deep understanding of mechanical and modular construction processes, fabrication shop safety, and field installation hazards.
Proven leadership in developing and sustaining a positive safety culture.
Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence all levels of an organization.
Ability to evaluate risk, interpret data, and recommend effective solutions.
Skill in incident investigation, hazard analysis, and development of corrective action strategies.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across geographic areas.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software applications.
Ability to meet physical requirements including walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders and stairs, bending, kneeling, crouching, and moderate lifting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field.
Three years of experience in a regional or multi-site leadership role.
Experience supporting fabrication, modular construction, or service-based environments.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST), or equivalent professional certification.

Responsibilities

Implement corporate and project-specific EHS programs across assigned projects and, as directed, support fabrication facilities and service locations.
Serve as the day-to-day safety lead and liaison between the Safety Director, AIMS, and field leadership.
Partner with operations and project management to support safety initiatives and promote a proactive, coaching-based safety culture.
Track and report leading and lagging safety indicators, review trends, drive corrective-action follow-through, and elevate findings and recommendations to leadership.
Supervise, coach, and mentor Safety Coordinators, ensuring field presence, quality documentation, and reliable execution of safety processes and reporting.
Conduct site inspections, audits, and field observations; document hazards and compliance findings and verify corrective actions are completed and effective.
Lead or participate in safety meetings, incident reviews, and trend discussions, and share lessons learned and best practices.
Support development of training content and safety communications, and deliver or coordinate orientations, project training, and safety stand-down events.
Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions; ensure timely reporting, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
Support preconstruction and kickoff planning, including project-specific safety and logistics planning and recommendations for safety staffing and coverage.
Represent U.S. Engineering Construction – AIMS in client, partner, and regulator meetings regarding safety performance and compliance, as directed.
Maintain stop-work authority and intervene when conditions or behaviors create imminent danger or serious risk; verify controls before work resumes.
Participate in assigned corporate and AIMS EHS initiatives and committees, providing field feedback to improve programs.
Establish and enforce project-level subcontractor and partner safety expectations, including onboarding, orientation, compliance verification, and corrective actions.
Lead assigned AIMS safety staff by setting priorities, assigning work, coordinating resources and coverage, and managing hiring, onboarding, development, performance reviews, recommendations, and corrective action.