Safety Manager

SageWater•Honolulu, HI

13d•$125,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As our Safety Manager in Hawaii, you will be a key player in ensuring that we continue to deliver high-quality work safely, efficiently, and with integrity. In this key leadership and training role, you will lead, train, and develop our safety culture across all operations for over 150 employees over multiple job sites statewide in close collaboration with our operational leadership and our national safety program. You will be responsible for upholding the highest standards of safety, teamwork, and professionalism directly and indirectly by developing and implementing safety policies, providing training and development to employees at all levels, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This Safety Manager role calls for a proactive leader with significant safety management experience in multi-unit residential construction or plumbing who thrives in a dynamic field environment. The ideal candidate excels at building teams, driving results through a hands-on approach, and demonstrating exceptional communication, training, and project management skills while fostering a culture of safety excellence. This role is intended to be a hybrid full-time exempt position, based at our O’ahu offices, with regular travel, including occasionally inter-island, and reports to the Vice President, Operations.

Requirements

5+ years of construction safety experience in Hawaii, including multi-site, and across multiple trades, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire and life safety systems, carpentry, drywall, painting, tile work, excavation and trenching, asphalt and concrete, hoisting and rigging, and other related trades
Current professional certifications such as CHST, CSP, or OSHA 500
In-depth knowledge of OSHA and Hawaii-specific safety regulations
Current knowledge of common compliance, infrastructure, and safety challenges statewide and locally
Proven ability to develop and deliver safety training programs
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
A positive “no job is too big or too small” attitude
Proficiency in English, written and spoken
Marked proficiency in computer skills including with email, internet, Word, and Excel
Ability to travel regularly including between islands
Must be able to occasionally lift and carry 25 - 50 lbs., regularly walk, and regularly climb stairs and ladders
Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field
Prior local experience as an official safety inspector
Prior experience as a tradesperson
Proficiency in other languages common in Hawaii
Related military experience

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and implement safety programs, policies, and procedures across all Hawaii operations
Provide engaging, effective safety training and coaching for field employees, supervisors, and management teams
Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments across all job sites on multiple islands
Investigate incidents and near-misses, prepare detailed reports, and lead corrective and preventive actions
Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations while maintaining accurate documentation
Partner closely with the Company Safety Manager to align Hawaii initiatives with company-wide safety goals and programs
Analyze safety data and trends to drive continuous improvement and strengthen safety performance
Develop and deliver proposals for process and equipment enhancements that improve safety, efficiency, profitability, and customer service
Implement and utilize AI-driven tools and other technologies to enhance safety and operational outcomes
Collaborate with operations, HR, and other support teams to achieve organizational goals
Support long-term planning and development strategies for the Hawaii team
Manage assigned budgets, including travel and overhead expenses
Solicit and evaluate proposals from external vendors and manage associated costs
Serve as a trusted resource and advocate for all employees on health and safety matters