Site Safety Manager
About The Position
Gray Construction is seeking a Site Safety Manager for its Field Operations Team. This is a field- and project-based position, and the selected candidate may live anywhere in the United States but must travel to project sites in accordance with Gray’s travel policy. Projects are located throughout the United States and, in some cases, outside the country. The role serves as the on-site Safety Officer for assigned projects, establishes and manages jobsite safety culture, and oversees compliance with Gray and owner safety requirements. The position manages multiple subordinate team members and indirectly manages subcontractors, consultants, and general laborers. Overtime may be required. The estimated compensation range is $100,000 to $130,000. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Gray is a fully integrated design-builder delivering construction, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate solutions. Since 1960, the company has grown from a regional contractor to a nationally ranked industry leader serving the manufacturing, food and beverage, data center, advanced technology, and distribution markets. Gray describes its culture as built on teamwork, accountability, strong relationships, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. The job involves frequent standing, walking, sitting, using hands and arms, reaching, and talking or hearing. Climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching are regularly required. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, and must have accurate near and distant vision. Work frequently involves wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outdoor weather. Occasional exposures include high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical-shock risk, explosives, and vibration. Noise is generally moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in occupational or environmental health and safety, or a similar field, and at least 5 years of related construction safety experience or training; alternatively, 5–10 years of related construction safety experience or training.
- Light or heavy industrial construction experience.
- Ability to identify known potential exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions.
- Leadership skills that help cultivate a cohesive and successful team.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as tablets.
- Ability to travel to project sites under Gray’s travel policy; projects may be throughout the United States and occasionally outside the U.S.
- Ability to meet the physical demands and work-environment requirements described for the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- NCSO certification and Advanced First Aid are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-site Safety Officer for assigned projects.
- Monitor and inspect jobsites for health and safety compliance, identifying hazards that could cause injuries or accidents.
- Implement onsite health and safety policies and discuss issues with the project manager, contractors, and other safety professionals.
- Provide health and safety training and information to onsite employees to ensure site safety requirements are met.
- Establish and manage a jobsite safety culture in accordance with Gray’s safety program.
- Assist with onboarding and mentoring new site safety team members assigned to the project.
- Review and evaluate contractor site safety programs and make determinations regarding them.
- Mentor contractors to help ensure compliance with Gray guidelines.
- Maintain owner- and Gray-specified safety records.
- Assist in developing project-specific site safety plans and emergency response plans.
- Confer with supervisory personnel to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
- Train team members; plan, assign, and direct their work; reward and discipline team members; and address complaints and resolve problems.
- Indirectly manage subcontractors, consultants, and general laborers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
