Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About David E. Looper & Company (DELCO)

Since 1993, David E. Looper & Company has built a reputation for delivering exceptional value, completing projects on time and within budget, and building lasting relationships grounded in integrity and quality craftsmanship. Our people are the foundation of our success — and we take pride in fostering a culture where teamwork, accountability, and innovation thrive.

Position Overview

The Safety Manager plays a key leadership role in driving and reinforcing DELCO’s safety culture across all job sites. This individual is responsible for ensuring compliance while proactively identifying risks, influencing behaviors, and partnering with field leadership to embed safety into daily operations.

This role goes beyond enforcement—serving as a trusted advisor and visible leader in the field, focused on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of companywide safety programs, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and applicable projectspecific requirements
• Serve as a fieldfacing leader, partnering with Project Managers, Superintendents, and subcontractors to drive safe work practices
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections, audits, and risk assessments, identifying hazards and implementing proactive solutions
• Lead and support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Track, maintain, and communicate safety metrics, reports, and documentation in a timely and effective manner
• Provide guidance and recommendations to leadership on safety risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement
• Assist in the development and delivery of safety training programs, reinforcing expectations and best practices
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure consistent execution and accountability across job sites
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution and strengthening of DELCO’s safety culture and programs
Qualifications & Experience
• OSHA 30 Construction preferred
• Experience in construction safety, OSHA compliance, or related fields such as emergency services, law enforcement, or fire service
• Strong working knowledge of safety regulations and jobsite best practices
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and influence field teams
• Strong organizational, reporting, and problemsolving skills
• Ability to travel overnight approximately 3050% of the time and work outside normal hours as needed
What We’re Looking For
• A proactive leader who takes ownership of safety performance, not just compliance
• A strong communicator and relationship builder who can influence teams in the field
• Someone who is observant, detailoriented, and solutionsdriven
• A professional who is comfortable being visible onsite and holding teams accountable
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and prevention, not reaction
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

This role frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, use of hands, communication, and climbing stairs or ladders. Occasional requirements include reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

David E. Looper & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.