Safety Manager

Lease Crutcher Lewis Careers • Portland, OR

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Lease Crutcher Lewis is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to support construction projects based in Portland, Oregon, including hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial work. This role will partner closely with project superintendents, project managers, site safety coordinators, trade partners, and the Safety Director to promote safe execution, evaluate risk, support compliance, and strengthen Lewis’ safety culture across active jobsites. The Safety Manager will provide training, technical guidance, field evaluation, consultation, and practical support to project teams. This position requires strong knowledge of federal, state, and local safety requirements; the ability to conduct effective audits and inspections; and the judgment to help teams identify hazards, solve problems, and maintain complete safety documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a construction safety role, preferably with a general contractor or on complex commercial building projects.
• Experience managing safety for construction projects such as hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial work.
• OSHA 30 required
• Working knowledge of OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations, including Oregon safety requirements.
• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, Root Cause Analysis, and corrective action follow-up.
• Technical knowledge of key construction safety topics such as fall protection, cranes and rigging, forklifts and lifts, scaffolding, trenching and excavation, confined space, electrical safety, hazardous materials, respirator fit training, flagging, and related field exposures.
• Experience with safety tracking and reporting systems; SafetyNet or similar system experience preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and the ability to prepare safety reports, JHAs, pre-task plans, and work plans.
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable communicating with employees, field leaders, trade partners, clients, and project stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
• Practical, solutions-oriented approach to identifying hazards, solving problems, and supporting safe production.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, accountability, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while staying closely connected to project and safety leadership.
• Data-informed mindset with the ability to interpret safety trends and recommend practical actions.
• Responsive to jobsite needs and committed to building trust through field presence and partnership.
• Current driver’s license and clean driving record in accordance with company vehicle policy.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screening is a conditional requirement of the employment process.
• Physical requirements include regular communication; the ability to see, talk, and hear; frequent standing, walking, and use of hands, fingers, and arms; sitting, climbing, and balancing; and the ability to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• OSHA 510 and current CPR/First Aid certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in developing and implementing site-specific safety plans before project start-up.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of applicable safety codes, standards, and regulations and serve as a resource to project teams.
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, and site safety coordinators to evaluate jobsite risks, work plans, logistics, and changing site conditions.
• Support preconstruction efforts by reviewing safety considerations, project requirements, and planned work approaches.
• Coordinate onsite medical services or related safety vendors when needed.
• Identify, coordinate, and deliver safety training that supports regulatory compliance, employee development, and safe field performance.
• Assess safety training needs, evaluate training effectiveness, and help implement programs that create lasting knowledge and changed behaviors.
• Support project-specific regulatory training needs and maintain accurate training and certification records.
• Coach and mentor site safety coordinators, field leaders, and project team members to strengthen Lewis’ safety culture.
• Conduct routine jobsite safety audits and inspections for active projects and review findings with project teams.
• Document audits, observations, hazards, violations, and corrective actions in Lewis’ safety management systems.
• Review subcontractor and Lewis site safety plans for completeness, relevance, and effective implementation.
• Monitor open safety issues and partner with project teams to ensure timely correction.
• Support compliance audits or regulatory agency interactions as requested by the Safety Director.
• Support project teams with accident, injury, and property damage investigations in accordance with Lewis policy.
• Help facilitate Root Cause Analysis meetings and ensure learnings, recommendations, and corrective actions are documented and communicated.
• Review safety observations, incident reports, injury logs, and audit results to identify recurring hazards and trends.
• Provide safety data, analysis, and recommendations to the Safety Director, project teams, and operations leadership.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, including plans, procedures, inspections, training records, violations, corrective actions, and project safety reports.
• Create and distribute project-specific safety performance reports and dashboards as needed.
• Support clear, organized safety communications and resources that are easy for project teams to access and use.

Benefits

• comprehensive healthcare plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account supports physical wellness for employees
• generous Health Savings Account with annual employer-sponsored contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, enrollment covered at no cost to you
• 401(k) with a competitive matching program
• volunteer PTO
• charitable giving matching programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree