Safety Manager
About The Position
Norlee Group, Inc. is a multi-trade building systems organization delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and technology solutions across commercial, industrial, institutional, and specialty markets. The Safety Manager supports and strengthens the company’s safety culture across operations. The Safety Manager leads, coordinates, and continuously improves safety programs across multiple projects and locations. The role focuses on proactive risk management, leadership engagement, and accountability systems that support operational excellence. The Safety Manager partners with operations leadership, project teams, and field personnel to integrate safety planning into all phases of work and reinforce personal responsibility, hazard awareness, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a safety-related discipline, or a combination of experience and education with a minimum of ten years of verifiable construction safety experience.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and ISO 45001.
- CSP certification or on the path toward achieving CSP within two years.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to express opinions and ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; listen effectively; and present to groups.
- Strong leadership qualities; ability to maintain professionalism and emotional control in challenging or high-risk situations.
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; walking entire job sites, including stairs and elevated structures; operating a computer and business equipment; and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to travel at least 50%, with overnight stays as required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a safety-related discipline.
- Familiarity with safety reporting systems and digital documentation tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee safety efforts across multiple job sites and operational locations.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate hazards through planning, audits, and field presence.
- Develop, implement, and improve company safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Provide strategic guidance and coaching to field leadership, supervisors, and project teams on safety expectations and accountability.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver safety training programs.
- Lead or support incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
- Collaborate with Operations Managers, Project Managers, Directors, Superintendents, and the Safety Director to integrate safety into pre-construction planning, JHAs, toolbox talks, and daily work execution.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA and applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Track safety performance metrics, audit results, leading indicators, and trends; prepare reports for internal leadership.
- Support emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness efforts across projects.
- Ensure subcontractors, vendors, and partners meet Norlee Group safety expectations.
- Maintain accurate safety documentation, logs, and records.
- Serve as a visible safety leader in the field, reinforcing expectations through presence, observation, and engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
