Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Safety Manager / Health & Safety Officer Job Description

This role serves as the primary on-site Health & Safety Officer for environmental remediation and construction projects, overseeing all health, safety, inspection, and compliance activities. The Safety Manager leads the development and implementation of site-specific safety programs, ensures alignment with regulatory and client requirements, and fosters a strong culture of safety excellence. The position requires an independent safety professional who actively conducts inspections, identifies hazards, implements corrective actions, and provides hands-on safety leadership to project teams in high-risk environments.

• Serve as the primary on-site Health & Safety Officer for the full duration of assigned projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific health and safety programs tailored to environmental remediation and construction activities.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with federal, state, local, and client safety requirements throughout all project phases.
• Promote safe work practices and proactive hazard recognition among all project personnel and subcontractors.
• Establish and manage a comprehensive site inspection and audit program to evaluate safety performance.
• Conduct and document weekly site inspections in coordination with site supervision and client representatives.
• Perform monthly site inspections to assess overall project safety performance and identify trends.
• Carry out routine informal daily inspections of active work areas to identify hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date inspection and audit records on-site.
• Investigate and document safety incidents, near misses, and hazard observations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and provide regular safety performance summaries to project leadership and client representatives.
• Track corrective actions resulting from inspections and incident investigations and verify their timely completion.
• Assist management teams in addressing safety concerns and implementing continuous improvements in safety processes.
• Train and coach project personnel on proper inspection techniques, safe work practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and site safety orientations for new and existing project personnel.
• Provide guidance and support to supervisors regarding hazard mitigation, risk reduction, and regulatory compliance.
• Reinforce housekeeping standards and safe operational procedures to maintain orderly and safe work areas.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all safety-related matters on-site, including coordination with client safety representatives.
• Collaborate closely with project management, field supervision, and client representatives to ensure project safety objectives are achieved.
• Support project planning activities by evaluating risks, participating in job hazard analyses, and recommending preventive measures.

• Minimum of 5 years of on-site health and safety oversight experience in environmental remediation, heavy civil, construction, industrial, or related projects.
• Proven experience serving as the lead safety professional on active construction sites.
• Demonstrated experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action management.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Hazwoper 40 certification.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental compliance requirements applicable to construction and remediation projects.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in high-risk environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and deliver effective safety briefings.
• Proficiency using safety-related tools and platforms such as Procore or similar construction management software.
• Experience in construction safety with at least 5 years focused on field-based safety leadership.

• Environmental background or education related to environmental compliance, remediation, or health and safety.
• Experience supporting projects in sectors such as property management, public and private utilities, healthcare, emergency response, maritime regulatory compliance, and the construction industry.
• Strong coaching and training abilities to influence safe behaviors and build a culture of safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project management, field supervision, and client representatives.
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation, recordkeeping, and tracking of corrective actions.
• Comfort working in dynamic, high-risk project environments with changing conditions.

This is an on-site role based in West Hartford, supporting environmental remediation and construction projects in the field. The Safety Manager works directly on active job sites, frequently moving through various work areas to conduct inspections, observe operations, and interact with project teams. The environment may include heavy civil and industrial activities, environmental cleanup operations, and work around utilities, healthcare facilities, maritime-related operations, and other construction-related settings. The position requires regular presence in outdoor and indoor field conditions, exposure to typical construction site hazards, and adherence to all required personal protective equipment and safety protocols. Work hours align with project schedules and field operations, which may require flexibility to support safety activities, inspections, and meetings as needed. The culture emphasizes safety excellence, collaboration with project and client teams, and continuous improvement in health and safety performance.

This is a Contract position based out of Rocky Hill, CT.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Rocky Hill,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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