Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Phoenix

Arizona-based Willmeng Construction is a 100-percent employee-owned general contractor that has been dedicated to helping our people build their "Genuine Place of Purpose" since 1977. We prioritize our exceptional company culture, which has us ranked in the Top 5 of the Phoenix Business Journal's Best Places to Work for more than a decade and made us the only Arizona construction firm on the Inc. Best Workplaces list for three consecutive years. We have earned multiple appearances on AZ Big Media's Most Admired Companies list, and ranked No. 1 for Healthiest Employers for two consecutive years.

Our people and our culture have also created an atmosphere that encourages going above and beyond for our clients and our community. Our team's dedication to its craft has earned us NAIOP (CREDA) Arizona General Contractor of the Year six times, while at the same time donating more than $1 million annually to community organizations.

Our strategic vision focuses on supporting prelease transactions, competitively bidding projects of all sizes, and fostering our altruistic service culture by recruiting highly talented individuals of great character who want to make a genuine impact on our communities.

The Role

A Willmeng Construction Safety Manager leads the development and execution of site-specific safety programs, ensuring every project meets or exceeds OSHA and industry standards. This role conducts regular site inspections, risk assessments, and delivers hands-on safety training to all team members. Key responsibilities include creating proactive hazard prevention plans, investigating incidents, maintaining thorough safety documentation, and driving a strong safety culture across the jobsite. Success in this role is built on proven construction safety experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to lead, communicate, and empower teams to work safely—every day, on every project.

What you will accomplish

• Develop and implement site-specific safety policies, procedures, and plans for every project.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA and all federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Proactively identify hazards and assess risks to drive elimination or mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits, monitoring safe work practices and equipment use.
• Lead safety training and education for all team members, covering best practices and emergency procedures.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain thorough documentation of safety activities, inspections, and incident reports.
• Promote a strong safety culture by engaging with crews, addressing concerns, and reinforcing best practices.
• Collaborate with project teams and leadership to ensure safety is integrated into every phase of construction.

What we would like you to have

• 5+ years proven experience in construction safety, with a degree in a related field preferred.
• Brings a deep understanding of OSHA standards and construction safety regulations.
• Leads by example, building strong relationships and communicating clearly across all project teams.
• Proactively identifies safety issues and drives effective, practical solutions on site.
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail in inspections, documentation, and safety processes.
• Possesses key certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour, BCSB, CHST and CSP, demonstrating commitment to best-in-class safety.

You're inspired by our values

• Altruistic - Our foundation is built upon the authentic, selfless concern we share for the success and wellbeing of others.
• Fair 360 - We illuminate with kindness by seeking to understand before being understood and by caring more than may seem reasonable so we can achieve genuine success for all.
• Strategic - The blueprint that guides the creation of a genuine place of purpose expresses the clarity of our vision, the rigor of our thought and the character of our word.
• Sincere - We present no facades, only genuine elevations of truth, trust, and wholehearted loyalty to the employees we mentor, the clients we serve and the communities we call home.
• Nimble - Our structural integrity is ensured through the balance of resourcefulness, responsiveness, and adaptability and strengthened by being well-rounded in the market to serve at the highest levels.

Compensation

Alongside cash, our total compensation package includes comprehensive benefits and 100% employee ownership. From wellness to work life, our benefits support our employees' total wellbeing.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 401k with employer match
• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered, with options to add dependents at 50% coverage by Willmeng
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• 9 paid company holidays
• 3 consecutive weeks of parental bonding leave, with an additional 3-5 weeks of disability leave for delivery recovery
• Spacious break rooms with healthy meals & snacks provided at no additional cost
• Team-building activities, including volunteer opportunities

Willmeng places nothing more important to the organizational health of the company than its overall focus on culture. By bringing different personalities together and embracing their individual contributions, the culture is rich, strong and uniquely different. With a true family feel and the opportunity to participate in building a genuine place of purpose for clients and employees, Willmeng has the distinct advantage of something exceptional and special in the culture.