Senior Safety Manager (Mission Critical)

Aldridge Group

7d•$120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to join its team in Atlanta, Georgia. The role is responsible for the strategic implementation and oversight of the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management system for the Mission Critical division. It focuses on high-level risk mitigation, leadership of the field safety team, and ensuring project operations align with corporate standards and client-specific requirements. The Senior Safety Manager champions the organization’s IIF Culture, provides safety expertise, supports project and division leadership, and guides safety professionals and other staff. The role includes site visits and travel to multiple projects, incident investigation and follow-up, safety training and orientations, subcontractor program review, and development of direct reports. Aldridge describes its culture as family-centered, collaborative, and committed to mental wellness, teamwork, innovation, and community involvement. The position’s annual base pay range is $120,000 to $160,000, with possible bonus eligibility. Compensation depends on factors including location, experience, education, training, skills, business needs, and market conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline, such as OS&H Management, Human Factors, or Construction.
A minimum of 7–10 years of direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines.
3–5 years of experience in a leadership role overseeing other safety professionals.
Professional certificate such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or CUSP.
Knowledge of applicable ANSI, EPA, and OSHA standards, and ability to identify potentially life-threatening or life-altering exposures and recommend corrective actions.
Ability and willingness to travel to multiple job sites.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm for contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment, and aptitude for promoting safety programs to field personnel.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, with consistent ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to recognize discrepancies and communicate solutions effectively.
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks and projects.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.

Nice To Haves

Deep expertise in foundation work, power infrastructure, and heavy civil construction.

Responsibilities

Champion the organization’s IIF Culture and improve defenses to control exposure through the systematic integration of human performance principles.
Provide safety expertise and ensure relevant and effective internal and external safety practices are used in delivering work.
Liaise with the Regional Safety Manager and Division Leadership to ensure adequate resources and personnel are available for job and project needs.
Coach and guide safety professionals, field staff, project staff, and office staff in interpreting company, owner, and federal government standards, policies, and recommendations.
Participate in, facilitate, and review incident investigations, and verify that corrective measures are completed in a timely manner.
Conduct periodic site visits to monitor and assess execution of the Safety Management System.
Partner with Operations and Talent Management to ensure safety training is conducted based on work hazards.
Collaborate with the Regional Safety Manager to review subcontractor safety programs and ensure they meet or exceed customer project and Aldridge safety requirements.
Conduct core, division-specific, and subcontractor safety orientations as requested.
Assist safety professionals in preparing monthly Craft Voice In Safety (CVIS) meetings.
Travel to multiple company projects to provide support to Operations.
Hold regular performance conversations with direct reports to set goals, provide feedback, and support their development.