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Sr. Safety Manager - Charlotte NC
Location: Charlotte, NC, United States
Company: Messer Construction Co.
Date Posted: Feb 11, 2026
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Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messers footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast, including Greenville, South Carolina, Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton, Ohio, Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.
We are currently seeking a Sr. Safety Manager to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This position is part of the Messer Environmental Health and Safety Department and supports the Messer projects and personnel with safety inspections, project planning, employee training, and other safety and health services.
Responsibilities:
- Champion Zero Injury Culture
- Understand project schedule for risk planning
- Ensure effective understanding, communication, and consistent reinforcement of department objectives
- Develop & Manage relationships at all levels, including projects, regional leadership, safety peers, and corporate
- Ensure to develop and cultivate relationships external to Messer, including subcontractors, regulatory entities, medical service providers, and other appropriate vendors
- Attend, participate in, and provide guidance in Regional Safety Committees
- Engage safety teams in project assistance
- Consistent presence on projects and timely response to project questions or issues
- Active participation in department calls, BMP, Corrective actions, MOC, Lead, Participate in the Regional Best Practice Meeting Huddles, POD, WWP, etc.
- Ensure consistent communications and timely delivery on internal projects & tasks
- Work with Project Management teams on job site safety planning
- Complete Jobsite Walks - EnterFieldviewObservations
- Ensure understanding of project needs by individual engagement of project staff
- Incident Investigation
- Assist in Injury Management - Follow-up on region injuries, communicate restrictions or other needs
- Communication to regions for extent of cause definition and corrective actions
- Development and implementation of safety programs
- Provide safety knowledge and expertise to ensure consistency in safety policies and procedures throughout all regions, projects, to the region and other safety professionals
- Manage environmental issues
- Coordinate OSHA Consultations, Partnerships, and Insurance Loss Control Visits
- Review Contractor Pre-Qualifications and Site Specific Safety Plans to ensure conformance with Messer and regulatory requirements
- Assist Messer personnel in the development, revision, and implementation of new or updated policies, procedures, or task-specific work instructions
- Ensure proper risk assessment has been completed, risks defined, and communicated to decision makers
- Participate as or call upon internal SMEs for project aspects requiring task-specific consultation
- Ensure emergency response systems, policies, and procedures are in place to manage emergency situations
- Communicates effectively with representatives of regulatory agencies, customers to resolve compliance issues and provide requested information
What You Bring:
- Bachelors degree required, preferred EHS concentration. Other areas of study considered.
- 10 years of leadership experience in the construction industry
- Technical working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations
- Advanced experience in employee safety training
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in MS-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Abilities:
Possess all auditory speaking and communicating capabilities
Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25lbs, seeing, and reading
About Messer Construction Co.:
In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth, and you bring the determination. Lets build something great together.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Messer is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Messer is committed to a diverse workforce.
Contact Information:
643 W. Court St.
Cincinnati, OH 45203
513-242-1541
email: protected@messer.com
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