Safety Manager - Telecom Infrastructure

TekCom Resources is seeking an experienced Safety Manager for a leading telecom infrastructure company with projects throughout the Southeast. This role is ideal for a safety professional with a strong telecom or utility construction background and a proven track record of building, implementing, and improving effective company-wide safety programs.

This position will support multiple office and field operations throughout the Carolinas and surrounding markets, requiring approximately 25% or more travel. The ideal candidate must be comfortable visiting active construction sites, conducting field safety audits, delivering training, and working closely with operations teams across various locations.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience supporting field operations, creating a culture of safety accountability, ensuring OSHA and DOT compliance, and developing scalable safety policies and procedures across multiple locations and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide health and safety programs
• Create and enforce safety policies, procedures, and training initiatives
• Lead efforts to build a proactive safety culture across field and office operations
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements
• Conduct field audits, job-site inspections, and risk assessments
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses while implementing corrective actions
• Maintain and update Safety Manuals, Employee Handbooks, and safety documentation
• Deliver safety training and presentations for employees and leadership teams
• Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare weekly/monthly reporting
• Support workers’ compensation and auto insurance claims management and renewals
• Partner with operations leadership to identify and reduce workplace hazards
• Standardize safety practices across multiple office and field locations

Expectations

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence both field and executive teams
• Ability to travel throughout the Carolinas and surrounding regions
• Comfortable working in fast-paced telecom construction and infrastructure environments
• Strong communication, organizational, and reporting skills
• Ability to drive accountability while maintaining positive working relationships

Top Skills Needed

• Telecom construction safety
• OSHA compliance
• DOT compliance
• Safety program development
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Incident investigation
• Field safety audits
• Training and development
• Safety metrics and reporting
• Policy and procedure creation

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Safety Manager or similar leadership role
• Background supporting telecom, utility, OSP, fiber, or infrastructure construction environments
• Strong understanding of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Experience creating and implementing safety programs and procedures
• Ability to analyze safety data and generate reporting metrics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or related field
• CSP, CHST, OSHA certifications, or other relevant safety credentials
• Experience supporting multi-location operations
• Experience within fiber broadband, telecom construction, or utility infrastructure projects

Key Terms
Safety Manager, Telecom Safety, Fiber Construction Safety, OSHA, DOT, OSP Construction, Broadband Infrastructure, Utility Construction, Risk Management, Field Safety, Telecom Construction, Safety Compliance, FTTH, Infrastructure Safety

What Will Catch Our Eye
Candidates with telecom or fiber broadband construction experience who have successfully built or transformed safety programs across growing organizations will stand out. Experience creating measurable safety improvements, implementing standardized field procedures, and supporting large-scale infrastructure operations is highly preferred.

TekCom Resources Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.