Safety Manager-Utility Underground Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Why Join Our Team

Infinity Contractors is a growing company specializing in underground conduit systems, including duct banks, manholes, site lighting, and directional drilling. We support critical utility and development projects across the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia, Florida, and

When you join our team, you can expect:

• A supportive, people-focused culture built on safety, respect, and accountability

• Weekly pay and competitive compensation

• A company that promotes from within and invests in leadership development

• Stability, consistency, and long-term career opportunity

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and results-driven Safety Manager in the York, SC and surrounding areas to provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our construction safety programs.

The Safety Manager is responsible for providing leadership, technical expertise, and hands-on support to ensure compliance with company safety policies and regulatory requirements across construction projects. This role focuses on identifying workplace hazards, assessing risks, conducting inspections, investigating incidents, and implementing corrective actions while collaborating with field operations, mentoring employees, and promoting a proactive safety culture focused on continuous improvement.

The Safety Manager will collaborate closely with Division Managers, Project Managers, Superintendents, field personnel, clients, and the Safety Department to ensure safety expectations are consistently integrated into daily operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Safety Program Management & Compliance

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve company-wide safety policies, procedures, and programs.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction standards, regulatory requirements, and company safety policies.

• Conduct regular field safety inspections, project audits, and compliance assessments to identify hazards and opportunities for improvement.

• Evaluate existing safety practices and recommend improvements to minimize workplace risks and prevent incidents.

• Maintain consistent implementation of safety standards across projects and operational divisions.

• Monitor corrective actions to ensure identified safety deficiencies are properly addressed and resolved.

Field Operations & Risk Management

• Partner with operational leadership to integrate safety practices into daily construction activities.

• Assist in preconstruction planning, hazard assessments, and the coordination of high-risk construction activities.

• Review and support Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), and project-specific safety requirements.

• Identify potential workplace hazards and recommend appropriate preventive measures and risk mitigation strategies.

• Provide technical guidance to field personnel regarding safe work practices, hazard recognition, and regulatory compliance.

• Promote and reinforce Stop Work Authority, empower employees to identify unsafe conditions and take appropriate action.

• Collaborate with field leadership to develop practical safety solutions that support safe and efficient project execution.

Incident Investigation & Corrective Action

• Lead and participate in workplace incidents, injury, near-miss, and safety-related investigations.

• Conduct root-cause analyses to identify contributing factors and prevent recurring incidents.

• Develop and recommend corrective and preventive actions based on investigation findings.

• Monitor corrective-action implementation and verify timely resolution.

• Analyze incident trends, inspection findings, and safety observations to identify recurring risks and improvement opportunities.

• Communicate investigation findings and preventive recommendations to appropriate leadership and operational teams.

Training, Leadership & Employee Development

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development support to Safety Coordinators and junior safety professionals.

• Assist with the development and delivery of safety training programs, employee education, and awareness initiatives.

• Support competent-person training and development for applicable construction activities.

• Reinforce safety accountability through effective communication, coaching, and field engagement.

• Partner with operational leaders to ensure employees understand and consistently follow established safety procedures.

• Encourage employee participation in safety initiatives, hazard reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.

Safety Performance & Reporting

• Monitor and evaluate safety performance through inspections, audits, incident data, observations, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Identify safety trends, recurring deficiencies, and opportunities for proactive intervention.

• Provide recommendations to company leadership to strengthen safety performance and operational effectiveness.

• Track corrective-action completion and monitor improvements in field safety practices.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to reduce workplace incidents and improve overall safety results.

Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as a technical safety resource for project management, field operations, and company leadership.

• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with employees, clients, general contractors, and project stakeholders.

• Communicate safety expectations clearly and effectively across all organizational levels.

• Collaborate with Division Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and Project Managers to promote consistent safety practices.

• Address safety concerns professionally and constructively while maintaining accountability.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated experience in construction safety with progressively increasing levels of responsibility.

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction standards, regulatory requirements, and industry safety best practices.

• Experience conducting field safety inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.

• Experience conducting or participating in workplace incident investigations and root-cause analyses.

• Knowledge of construction hazard recognition, risk assessment, and corrective-action management.

• Demonstrated ability to coach employees, influence operational teams, and promote safety accountability.

• Strong organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with field employees, supervisors, clients, contractors, and senior leadership.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with Safety and Operations teams.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and proactive workplace safety.

Preferred Qualifications

The following certifications and technical qualifications are strongly preferred:

• OSHA 500 – Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

• Fall Protection Competent Person

• Excavation and Trenching Competent Person

• Confined Space Competent Person

• Rigging and Signal Person qualifications

• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification

• Advanced Incident Investigation or Root Cause Analysis training

• Equivalent construction safety experience and demonstrated technical competency will also be considered.

Key Competencies

• Safety leadership and employee coaching

• Construction safety compliance and program management

• Advanced incident investigation and root-cause analysis

• Hazard identification and risk mitigation

• Field operations support and collaboration

• Safety performance analysis and KPI management

• Training, mentoring, and employee development

• Client and stakeholder communication

• Conflict resolution and sound judgment

• Continuous improvement and operational accountability

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured through demonstrated improvements in safety performance, employee engagement, and consistent implementation of company safety standards.

Key performance expectations include:

• Improved field safety performance and hazard prevention.

• Timely investigation and resolution of safety concerns.

• Completion of quality field inspections and safety audits.

• Timely closure of corrective actions.

• Reduction in recurring safety deficiencies and incident trends.

• Effective coaching, mentoring, and development of safety personnel.

• Strong working relationships with Operations, project teams, and clients.

• Consistent adherence to company safety policies and applicable regulatory standards.

Pay, Benefits & Growth

Compensation

• Weekly pay via direct deposit

• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• 401(k) with company matching

• Life insurance and voluntary benefits including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and disability

• Paid vacation (accrues immediately) and paid holidays

Training & Career Development

• Ongoing technical and leadership development

• Clear career advancement pathways — we promote from within

• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization

• A team-oriented culture focused on safety, integrity, and excellence

Our Commitment

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace. We value integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement — and we support our people in building meaningful, long-term careers.

We value professionals who lead by example, communicate effectively, and take ownership of achieving measurable improvements, we encourage you to apply.