Safety Manager I

External Dennis Group Jobs•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Dennis Group safety professionals help develop, manage, and implement health and safety programs for vertical industrial construction projects involving multiple engineering disciplines and subcontractor trades. This role is responsible for safety practices across project teams and requires knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety management, accident investigation, and construction-industry training. The position is part of the safety department and supports projects throughout North America, with travel estimated at 75% or more unless stationed at a jobsite. The posting gives differing training-period details: the summary lists the first three months, while the travel section lists the first six months. The Safety Manager supports project safety planning and implementation, with a particular focus on startup and commissioning. Responsibilities include developing commissioning-specific safety plans, LOTO and energization procedures, coordinating training and permitted activities, and collaborating with engineering, construction management, and client teams to identify and mitigate risks. The role also conducts inspections and observations, reviews subcontractor safety materials, supports project meetings and mobilization, investigates accidents, and reports incident metrics. The role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of construction safety experience. It involves extensive jobsite travel and work in construction-site conditions, including variable weather and uneven surfaces. Dennis Group describes itself as a food-plant planning, design, engineering, and construction company focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, health and safety, risk management, or construction.
2–5 years of experience overseeing safety activities on construction projects.
2–5 years of experience developing, implementing, and coordinating health and safety training and activities for construction projects.
2–5 years of experience conducting construction jobsite safety inspections and special safety and health studies or investigations.
OSHA training certifications and other professional certifications.
Ability to travel to job sites throughout North America as required; travel is estimated at 75% or more unless stationed on a jobsite.
Proficiency with MS Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Sound judgment and independent decision-making ability.
Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing health and safety programs.
Develop, implement, and coordinate health and safety training and activities.
Ensure startup documentation, test procedures, and system handovers comply with internal and regulatory safety standards.
Coordinate required safety and awareness training before commissioning activities.
Manage approval and issuance of permitted commissioning activities.
Lead and manage safety efforts during startup and commissioning across multiple project sites or areas.
Develop commissioning-specific safety plans, lockout/tagout procedures, and energization procedures tailored to project systems and utilities.
Collaborate with engineers, construction managers, and client teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with equipment startup and system commissioning.
Lead safety efforts during commissioning and startup planning and coordination meetings.
Develop standardized startup and commissioning standards, procedures, and checklists, tailoring them to project systems and utilities as required.
Keep informed of federal, state, and local safety laws and help ensure compliance with current safety regulations.
Prepare and deliver safety toolbox talks and training topics for contractors.
Prepare, implement, and enforce Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
Attend pre-construction conferences, pre-work meetings, inspection meetings, and periodic project progress meetings, and prepare safety actions.
Conduct and document jobsite safety observations.
Review subcontractor safety prequalification submissions.
Work with Construction Managers and Senior Safety Managers to establish jobsite safety procedures and policies during project mobilization and as needed throughout the project.
Review safety programs with client representatives and governmental agencies.
Research construction safety best practices.
Support talent growth and provide accident- and injury-prevention education, training, and support to Dennis Group personnel at all levels.
Investigate accidents, determine root causes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Prepare and distribute accident and incident metrics reports, including OSHA recordable and lost-time rates.