Safety Manager

Key Responsibilities: Lead all site safety initiatives for a utility-scale solar construction project. Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and safety observations to identify and mitigate potential hazards. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, site-specific safety plans, and company safety standards. Facilitate daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, orientations, and ongoing safety training programs. Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, implementing corrective and preventive actions as required. Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, permits, and compliance records. Partner with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and craft labor to promote a proactive safety culture. Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure adherence to project safety requirements. Support emergency response planning and preparedness activities. Track safety metrics and provide regular updates to project and corporate leadership.

Qualifications: 5+ years of construction safety experience, preferably within utility-scale solar, renewable energy, heavy civil, transmission, or industrial construction. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices. OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 500, CHST, CSP, or equivalent certifications preferred. Experience managing safety programs on large-scale construction projects. Excellent communication, leadership, and training skills. Ability to work full-time on-site in Upstate New York.