Safety Manager, Construction

ARCO Companies•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking a highly motivated Safety Manager to join its Atlanta team. The role supports construction projects by leading safety training, conducting inspections and incident investigations, advising project teams on hazards, and promoting compliance with safety policies and applicable regulations. The position works with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and associates in both office and field settings. It requires regular travel to local and nationwide construction sites, approximately 2–3 days per week, including occasional travel outside standard business hours and out of state.

Requirements

Prior construction experience is required.
Possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of residence.
Travel to construction project sites locally and nationwide approximately 2–3 days per week, Monday through Friday, including outside standard business hours and out-of-state travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of safety and health experience preferred.
Forklift and MEWP (aerial lifts) instructor training.
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety or a closely related field.
STS, CHST, CSP, or similar certification(s).
OSHA 500/510 certification.

Responsibilities

Create and lead training for individuals and groups on risk management subjects in office and field settings.
Provide on-the-spot job site training to superintendents, subcontractors, and associates as needed.
Attend preconstruction and other project meetings as required.
Lead the safety portion of weekly and monthly preconstruction and operations meetings throughout construction.
Conduct regular safety inspections of assigned projects and publish reports for internal improvement and compliance.
Work with Superintendents, Project Managers, and subcontractors to support compliance with safety policies and best practices throughout construction.
Partner with Project Managers to review engineered plans and drawings for safety hazards.
Visit and serve as an ongoing point of contact for more than 15 job sites nationwide monthly, providing support throughout construction.
Conduct formal investigations of work-related incidents to determine causes and corrective actions.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal safety and health regulations.

Benefits

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Traditional and Roth 401(k).
Tuition reimbursement for associates.
Scholarships for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
One week of paid volunteer leave each year.
100% charitable match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
100% paid 12-week maternity leave.