Safety Manager

Palm Beach Gardens, FL Office, 5210 Hood Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America Job Description Posted Friday, July 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Safety Manager . We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in our Palm Beach Gardens region. Primary responsibilities: Assist with jobsite safety inspections and hazard identification to help maintain a safe work environment Support implementation of the project safety plan and Wharton-Smith safety policies Monitor jobsite activities to ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices Assist with documentation of incidents, near-misses, and safety observations Support safety meetings and safety training initiatives Maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation Other tasks as directed by the Safety Manager or project leadership team Technical skills: Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards Ability to perform jobsite safety inspections and hazard recognition Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and enforcement Understanding of incident reporting and investigation procedures Ability to review and support site-specific safety plans (SSSP) Experience maintaining safety documentation, reports, and compliance records Basic knowledge of construction processes and jobsite operations Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for safety reporting Ability to track and analyze safety metrics and observations Qualifications: Basic knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards OSHA 10-hour certification preferred (OSHA 30 a plus) Ability to work in a construction jobsite environment Strong written and verbal communication skills High level of attention to detail Professionalism and accountability Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Ability to observe, identify, and document safety hazards Strong organizational and record-keeping skills Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and subcontractors Willingness to learn and support construction safety programs and initiatives . Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc). Palm Beach Gardens, FL Office, 5210 Hood Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr