Safety Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Safety Manager 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1032 Salary: $120,000.00 Annually About Norlee Group Norlee Group, Inc. is a multi-trade building systems organization delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and technology solutions across commercial, industrial, institutional, and specialty markets. As part of our continued growth under the One Norlee platform, we are seeking a Safety Manager to support and strengthen our safety culture across operations. Position Summary The Safety Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and continuously improving the company’s safety programs across multiple projects and locations. This role goes beyond site-level compliance and focuses on proactive risk management, leadership engagement, and accountability systems that support operational excellence. The Safety Manager partners closely with operations leadership, project teams, and field personnel to integrate safety planning into all phases of work while reinforcing a culture of personal responsibility, hazard awareness, and continuous improvement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Safety Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead and oversee safety efforts across multiple job sites and operational locations Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate hazards through planning, audits, and field presence Develop, implement, and continuously improve company safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards Provide strategic guidance and coaching to field leadership, supervisors, and project teams on safety expectations and accountability Plan, coordinate, and deliver safety training programs to ensure understanding, engagement, and consistent application of safe work practices Lead or support incident, near‑miss, and hazard investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking Collaborate with Operations Managers, Project Managers, Directors, Superintendents, and the Safety Director to integrate safety into pre‑construction planning, JHAs, toolbox talks, and daily work execution Monitor compliance with OSHA and applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations Track safety performance metrics, audit results, leading indicators, and trends; prepare reports for internal leadership Support emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness efforts across projects Ensure subcontractors, vendors, and partners meet Norlee Group safety expectations Maintain accurate safety documentation, logs, and records Serve as a visible safety leader in the field, reinforcing expectations through presence, observation, and engagement Leadership & Influence Demonstrates the ability to lead without direct authority, influence field teams, and partner effectively with operations to achieve shared safety goals. Communicates Effectively Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one‑on‑one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels; Attentively listens to others; Adjusts to fit the audience and the message; Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization; Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions Manages Conflict Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; Works out tough agreements and settles disputes equitably; Facilitates breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives; Settles differences in productive ways with minimum noise Instills Trust Follows through on commitments; Is seen as direct and truthful; Keeps confidences; Practices what he/she preaches; Shows consistency between words and actions Decision Quality Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information; Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement when making decisions; Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision‑making criteria and principles; Recognizes when a quick 80% solution will suffice. Conflict Management Addresses issues constructively and collaborates with others to resolve concerns in a productive, solutions‑oriented manner. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience A bachelor’s degree in a Safety related discipline (Masters preferred) or a combination of experience and education with a minimum of ten (10) years of verifiable construction safety experience. Strong working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ISO 45001. CSP or on the path towards achieving CSP within 2 years. Language, Interpersonal, and Leadership Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to express opinions and ideas, both verbally and in writing, in a clear concise manner; Ability to listen; Demonstrates group presentation skills. Exhibits strong leadership qualities. Maintain professionalism and emotional control in challenging or high‑risk situations. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 tools including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint. Familiarity with safety reporting systems and digital documentation tools preferred. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Endurance and Ability to walk the entire job site including stairs and elevated structures; Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and business equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day. Travel expectations for this role is a minimum of 50%, with overnight stays as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr