Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Broughton Construction

Broughton Construction LLC, founded in 1999, is a self-performing commercial concrete contractor focused on delivering high-quality work through disciplined execution, strong leadership, and accurate project controls. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment and employ a professional team whose commitment to safety, quality and speed of service is second to none.

Broughton Construction specializes in:

• Data Centers

• Tilt-Up Construction

• Industrial Facilities

• Manufacturing Projects

• Large Slab-on-Grade Construction

• Structural Concrete

We are growing rapidly and looking for experienced concrete leaders who enjoy building projects, leading crews, solving problems, and delivering quality work safely and efficiently.

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for supporting the organization’s Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management System through the implementation, administration, monitoring, and continuous improvement of safety programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The Safety Manager serves as a field and operational resource to management, supervisors, foremen, and employees to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, property damage, environmental incidents, and regulatory exposure while promoting a positive safety culture.

The Safety Manager reports to the Director of Safety, Corporate Safety Manager, Operations Manager, or designated executive leadership and exercises no direct authority over production operations except when imminent danger conditions exist.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Compliance

• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.

• Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.

• Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards where applicable.

• Stay informed of changes in regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Assist management with regulatory inspections, citations, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.

• Maintain current knowledge of industry consensus standards and customer requirements.

2. Hazard Identification and Risk Management

• Conduct and document workplace inspections.

• Perform hazard assessments and risk evaluations.

• Participate in Pre-Task Planning (PTP) reviews.

• Assist supervisors with Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).

• Identify unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviors.

• Develop and track corrective and preventive actions.

• Verify corrective actions are implemented and effective.

• Escalate significant risks to management.

3. Incident Prevention and Investigation

• Participate in investigations of injuries, near misses, property damage, vehicle incidents, environmental releases, equipment failures.

• Assist in determining root causes and contributing factors.

• Develop corrective and preventive actions.

• Track closure of corrective actions.

• Maintain investigation records and reports.

• Analyze incident trends and recommend improvements.

4. Safety Training and Competency Development

• Coordinate and conduct employee safety training programs.

• Verify employee qualifications and certifications.

• Assist supervisors in delivering task-specific training.

• Conduct new hire orientations.

• Support ongoing workforce development initiatives.

5. Occupational Health Programs

• Assist with occupational health initiatives.

• Support implementation of exposure control programs.

• Monitor compliance with medical surveillance requirements.

• Coordinate with occupational health providers as directed.

• Assist with industrial hygiene assessments.

6. Safety Management System Implementation

• ANSI/ASSP Z10

• ISO 45001

• Customer Safety Requirements

• Corporate Safety Policies

7. Field Safety Support

• Site walkthroughs

• Crew observations

• Coaching and mentoring

• Safety meetings

• Foreman support

• Subcontractor interaction

• Compliance verification

8. Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Emergency action plan implementation

• Evacuation planning

• First aid and medical response coordination

• Incident notification procedures

• Emergency drills

• Coordination with emergency services

9. Contractor and Subcontractor Safety Oversight

• Monitor subcontractor compliance with project safety requirements.

• Participate in contractor prequalification reviews.

• Review subcontractor safety documentation.

• Conduct safety observations and inspections.

• Assist with corrective action enforcement.

10. Safety Metrics and Reporting

• Injury and illness statistics

• Near miss reporting

• Inspection metrics

• Training records

• Corrective action status

• Regulatory documentation

• Client-required reportingPerformance Indicators

• TRIR

• DART Rate

• EMR

• Severity Rate

• Near Miss Frequency

• Inspection Completion Rates

• Training Compliance Rates

11. Documentation and Record-keeping

• Inspections

• Audits

• Training

• Incident investigations

• Exposure monitoring

• Corrective actions

• Equipment certifications

• Regulatory compliance documents

12. Employee Engagement and Safety Culture

• Employee involvement

• Safety committees

• Recognition programs

• Behavioral observations

• Open communication

• Safety feedback systems

Authority

• Identify and document hazards.

• Recommend corrective actions.

• Conduct inspections and audits.

• Stop work when an imminent danger condition exists.

• Recommend disciplinary action for safety violations.

• Require corrective measures necessary to achieve regulatory and company compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)

• OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910)

• Concrete Construction Operations

• Industrial Construction Practices

• Fall Protection Systems

• Risk Assessment Methodologies

• Incident Investigation Techniques

• Safety Management Systems

• Adult Learning Principles

• Root Cause Analysis

• Industrial Hygiene Fundamentals

• Emergency Response ProceduresPerformance Expectations

Professional Certifications and Credentials

The Safety Manager should actively pursue and maintain professional certifications that demonstrate competency in occupational health and safety management, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and construction safety leadership.

Preferred Certifications

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)

The following BCSP certifications are strongly preferred and may be required based on organizational needs:

• ASP – Associate Safety Professional

• CHST – Construction Health and Safety Technician

• SMP – Safety Management Professional

• CSP – Certified Safety Professional

The following certifications may also be beneficial:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training

• OSHA 500 Construction Trainer Course

• First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor Certification

• Certified Crane Safety Professional (CCSP)

• Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT)

• Occupational Hygiene or Industrial Hygiene Training

• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Training

• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certification

• ANSI/ASSP Z10 Safety Management Systems Training

Continuing Professional Development

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development.

• Participation in industry conferences, seminars, and safety organizations.

• Maintenance of BCSP certification requirements and recertification credits.

• Regular review of OSHA, ANSI, ASSP, ISO, and industry best practices.

• Active involvement in construction and occupational safety professional associations.

Why Join Broughton

Work on Major Projects

• Data Centers

• Industrial Facilities

• Manufacturing Plants

• Tilt-Up Buildings

• Large Commercial Projects

Career Growth

• Advancement opportunities

• Leadership development

• Long-term career path within a growing company

Competitive Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Performance bonus opportunities

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

• Company-paid travel expenses

• Per diem

• Health insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

Broughton Construction is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.