Lead Safety Manager - West Lafayette, IN
About The Position
This opportunity supports a major new-build hospital construction project in West Lafayette, Indiana. The project is in its early stages following groundbreaking and requires a dedicated Safety Manager to lead and oversee all onsite safety efforts throughout the construction lifecycle. The selected professional will serve as the primary safety representative on site, working closely with project leadership, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure safe work practices are maintained across active construction operations. This role requires a strong field presence, proactive hazard identification, and leadership in building a positive safety culture from project startup through completion.
Requirements
- Previous experience serving in a lead safety role on construction projects
- Experience working directly for or alongside a general contractor
- Strong understanding of construction safety practices and field operations
- Ability to independently manage site safety responsibilities
- Effective communication skills with project teams, subcontractors, and craft personnel
- Professional and proactive approach to site safety leadership
- Ability to maintain a visible and engaged presence in the field
- Willingness to work onsite full-time throughout project duration
- Ability to address safety concerns and corrective actions promptly
- Comfortable conducting routine inspections and safety observations
- Strong documentation and reporting capabilities
- Availability for occasional weekend work based on project needs
- Ability to support a long-term project assignment
- Construction Safety Management
- Hazard Recognition
- Site Inspections
- Incident Investigation
- Safety Documentation
- Contractor Management
- Field Leadership
- Communication
- Compliance Monitoring
- Risk Assessment
- Strong knowledge of general construction safety practices, hazard identification, corrective action management, field safety leadership, subcontractor coordination, incident response, inspection processes, and safety program implementation within large-scale commercial construction environments.
- Experience supporting general contractors and maintaining a strong field presence is essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary onsite safety professional for the project
- Provide daily safety oversight of general construction activities
- Conduct routine site inspections and identify hazards
- Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with project safety requirements
- Support pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, and toolbox talks
- Lead and participate in safety meetings
- Work closely with project leadership to reinforce safety expectations
- Investigate incidents and near-miss events as needed
- Track and complete corrective actions
- Maintain safety reports, inspections, and compliance documentation
- Promote a proactive and accountable safety culture across the project
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
