Safety Manager

Hughes Brothers Construction, Inc. • Wildwood, MO

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About The Position

Hughes Brothers Construction is hiring a Safety Manager to maintain the company’s safety program across civil utility and construction operations. The role works with leadership, project management, supervisors, and field personnel to promote a strong safety culture, identify and mitigate workplace hazards, provide safety training, conduct inspections and incident investigations, and support compliance with applicable safety requirements. The Safety Manager serves as a resource to employees and management, helping ensure safe work practices are consistently implemented across jobsites and company operations.

The position supports safety activities across heavy civil construction, including large site infrastructure, underground utilities, and roadway construction. It involves regular travel to company jobsites and work in outdoor construction environments. The role may also perform other safety-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of safety experience in civil construction, utilities, heavy construction, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Experience conducting jobsite inspections, safety training, incident investigations, and corrective-action follow-up.
• Strong understanding of OSHA recordkeeping and workplace injury reporting requirements.
• Ability to read and understand project safety requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence and coach employees and supervisors while maintaining a professional and consistent approach to safety.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risk, and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Ability to travel regularly to company jobsites and work in outdoor construction environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground at jobsites, climb ladders, stand and sit for extended periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, work outdoors around large equipment, and drive company vehicles.
• Must be able to perceive visual and auditory cues to ensure safe and efficient work performance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with excavation and trenching, underground utilities, heavy equipment, traffic control, confined spaces, and other civil construction hazards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management or incident-reporting software.
• Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Support company safety policies, programs, procedures, and initiatives.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and reinforce accountability for safe work practices throughout the organization.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations; identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are addressed.
• Work with project managers and field supervisors to identify job-specific hazards and develop appropriate safety controls.
• Provide safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and other educational programs for employees and supervisors.
• Maintain required safety training, certification, inspection, and compliance records.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, injuries, and property damage; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Track and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution.
• Assist with the development and review of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and other project-specific safety documentation.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, client requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support compliance related to excavation and trenching, confined spaces, traffic control, personal protective equipment, equipment operation, utility work, and other civil construction hazards.
• Coordinate with workers' compensation providers, insurance representatives, medical providers, and other external resources as needed.
• Assist with prequalification requirements, safety questionnaires, audits, and client safety documentation.
• Conduct or coordinate employee and subcontractor safety orientations and verify required qualifications and documentation.
• Work with management to identify trends and implement continuous improvements to safety programs and practices.
• Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors and employees regarding safety expectations and corrective actions.
• Maintain current knowledge of OSHA regulations, industry standards, and emerging safety practices relevant to civil construction.
• Participate in project planning and meetings to ensure safety considerations are incorporated into work activities.
• Perform other safety-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) package.
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance with employer contributions.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Long-term incentives.
• Competitive pay.
• Robust benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED