Construction Safety Manager

COMPANY SUMMARY:


The focus of Hodge Western Corp over the last 20 years started in heavy civil and evolved into technology-driven, specialty underground utility construction. We operate in three divisions: Renewables, Rock Trenching, and Directional Drilling. Our company works on projects across the United States. We are passionate about executing and growing our specialized methods for complex utility construction to provide our partner customers with significant advantages in both safety and efficiency over traditional means and methods.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Safety Manager to lead, strengthen, and continuously improve our safety program. This role is ideal for someone who knows how to balance compliance with real-world jobsite conditions-and who can earn respect in the field, not just enforce rules from an office. You will partner with project managers, superintendents, and crews to ensure everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.

Location

Based in either our office in Prineville, Oregon or Bentonville, Arkansas with 50-100% travel to various project sites.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the company's safety program
• Conduct regular jobsite safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Develop and deliver safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks
• Investigate incidents and near-misses; implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, and records
• Serve as a trusted advisor to field leadership on hazard mitigation and best practices
• Proactively identify trends and opportunities to improve safety performance
• Support preconstruction planning with job hazard analyses and safety planning

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of safety experience in construction (commercial, civil, or industrial preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• Proven experience conducting incident investigations and safety audits
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with field and office teams
• Comfortable being present on active jobsites in varying conditions
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to jobsites as needed

Preferred

• OSHA 30 (or OSHA 500/510)
• CHST, CSP, or other safety certification
• Experience supporting multi-project or multi-state operations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Annual salary $110,000-$145,000 based on experience
• 100% Company-paid Medical Insurance for you and your family.
• Four-week annual PTO; 40 hours of annual Sick Time
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match
• Potential for performance-based bonuses