Senior Safety Manager (Traveling)

Consigli Construction•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Senior Safety Manager assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s safety program across job sites within the region and may be assigned to a single project site as needed. The role ensures compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory safety requirements, while promoting a proactive, behavior-based safety culture among field employees, including superintendents, carpenters, laborers, and masons. The position conducts site visits, leads safety training, and investigates incidents to support continuous improvement across operations. This role is part of Field Operations’ Safety department, reports to the Regional Safety Manager, and has supervisory duties. It is a full-time, salaried/exempt position requiring regular travel to job sites.

Requirements

5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably in large-scale ground-up or renovation commercial projects.
Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required.
Experience developing and implementing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs), and Fall Protection Plans.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to job sites.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field required.
Experience managing high-risk construction activities, including concrete forming, scaffolding, trenching, and demolition.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills; a strong, visible presence is essential.
Initiative and strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize workload.
Self-motivated and results-driven.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Strong negotiation and leadership skills.
High level of professional ethics and integrity.
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Proven ability to enhance processes and improve efficiencies.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a traveling safety manager.
Professional certifications such as CHST, ASP, CSP, or similar.
OSHA 500 Trainer certification or trainer-level experience for required safety topics.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Maintain company-wide safety policies and develop job-specific safety plans.
Conduct regular job site visits to ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
Participate in JSA (Job Safety Analysis) reviews and Jobsite Gym activities.
Lead frequent safety trainings and meetings at the corporate, regional, and self-perform levels.
Participate in and lead corporate safety meetings.
Lead self-perform preconstruction safety meetings.
Serve as a trainer for programs including Fall Protection, NFPA Hot Work, First Aid/CPR, MEWP, and Forklift Certification.
Perform hazard assessments and implement corrective actions to reduce risk.
Investigate incidents and near misses, prepare detailed reports, and lead root cause analyses.
Ensure proper use, maintenance, and availability of PPE and fall protection systems.
Monitor subcontractor safety compliance and coordinate site-wide safety initiatives.
Collaborate with teams to complete pre-task documentation, including Fall Protection Plans, Demolition Plans, and Silica Exposure Control Plans.
Maintain safety documentation such as OSHA logs, safety meeting records, and training certifications.
Work with superintendents to plan safe means and methods for high-risk activities such as scaffolding, formwork, heavy lifting, and concrete operations.
Stay current with local, state, and federal safety regulations and industry best practices.