Safety Manager - Commercial Construction

Safety Manager - Commercial Construction

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded commercial construction firm with a strong track record of delivering complex projects across a diverse range of market sectors. Known for its commitment to quality, safety, and client service, the business has built long-standing relationships through consistent project execution and a collaborative approach. With a healthy pipeline of work and a reputation for investing in its people, the company offers employees the opportunity to work on impactful projects while building long-term careers. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where safety is a core value and where leadership actively supports professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Safety Manager will report to senior operations leadership and work closely with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure safe and successful project delivery.

• Lead and enforce company safety programmes across multiple active commercial construction projects
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate hazards
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, company standards, and client-specific safety requirements
• Deliver safety orientation programmes, toolbox talks, training sessions, and ongoing workforce education
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and injuries, developing corrective and preventative action plans
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel to promote a proactive safety culture
• Track, analyse, and report safety performance metrics while implementing continuous improvement initiatives

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

For the Safety Manager - Commercial Construction we are seeking:

• 5+ years of construction safety experience within commercial construction
• Experience supporting ground-up construction projects from mobilisation through completion
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and industry best practices
• Demonstrated experience conducting safety audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with both field operations and office-based teams
• Experience developing, implementing, and delivering safety training programmes
• Familiarity with construction management software and safety reporting systems
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration 30 certification required
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration 500, Construction Health and Safety Technician, Certified Safety Professional, or other advanced safety certifications preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence safety performance and drive accountability across multiple project teams

What's on offer:

• Base Salary = $120k- $145k
• Truck Allowance = $800/month
• Bonus opportunity
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Tech Package
• 401k
• 3 weeks PTO
• Comprehensive Benefits Package