Senior Safety Manager-Demolition
About The Position
Our client is seeking a Senior Safety Manager – Demolition to lead safety strategy and execution across a multistate demolition operation. This senior-level leadership position is responsible for developing and managing safety programs across a five-state region while partnering closely with project management, field leadership, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate brings significant civil construction safety experience and a strong understanding of demolition, cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and complex construction operations. The role includes regular travel throughout the five-state operating region to support projects and field teams. The position offers regional safety leadership within an established, growing heavy civil organization.
Requirements
- 8–10 years of progressive construction safety experience, preferably within civil or heavy civil construction.
- Significant experience supporting multistate construction operations.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and construction safety standards and best practices.
- OSHA 30 certification required.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop safety personnel.
- Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout a five-state region.
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of demolition, cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and related construction hazards.
- OHST, CHST, or CSP certification.
- OSHA 500 certification.
- Confined Space training.
- HAZWOPER training.
- DOT and/or MSHA training.
- Class A or B CDL with current medical card.
- Experience with demolition, commercial/high-rise construction, bridges and marine structures, industrial/manufacturing facilities, or infrastructure and transportation projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage multistate safety programs for demolition operations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop safety professionals across the organization.
- Conduct and oversee risk assessments and develop site-specific safety plans.
- Perform jobsite audits and inspections to identify hazards and drive corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and assist with regulatory inspections and inquiries.
- Lead investigations involving incidents, near misses, property damage, and other safety events.
- Develop corrective and preventive action plans and monitor their effectiveness.
- Analyze safety performance metrics and communicate trends, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Develop and coordinate safety training programs for field and project personnel.
- Partner with project managers, site supervisors, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to maintain high safety standards.
- Provide guidance on safe operations involving cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and demolition activities.
- Support the continued development of a proactive, company-wide safety culture.
- Travel regularly throughout a five-state operating region to support projects and field teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- HSA with company contributions.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Performance-based profit sharing.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Company vehicle.
- Relocation assistance, if needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
