This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Project Safety Manager in the United States.
This role is responsible for leading and implementing comprehensive safety systems across large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects, including wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage sites. You will serve as a key safety leader in the field, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and a strong safety culture across all project activities. The position requires close collaboration with project teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies in dynamic and high-risk environments. You will oversee safety programs, incident response, training, and continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact worker well-being and project success. This is a highly field-based role with significant travel, offering the opportunity to influence safety performance across complex, multi-site operations. The environment is hands-on, fast-moving, and focused on proactive risk management and operational discipline.
Accountabilities:- Lead the implementation of site safety management systems across energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with corporate, client, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture through coaching, training, leadership presence, and continuous engagement with field teams and contractors.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce site-specific safety documentation, including safety plans, job hazard analyses, emergency response plans, and permit-to-work processes.
- Conduct safety inspections, audits, and field observations to identify risks and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
- Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting, ensuring timely resolution and corrective action tracking.
- Serve as primary safety liaison for clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies during audits, inspections, and investigations.
- Deliver safety training programs, toolbox talks, and onboarding sessions to reinforce compliance and safe work practices.
- Manage safety metrics, reporting, and documentation to support compliance, continuous improvement, and organizational visibility.
- Coordinate emergency response activities, injury management, and drug and alcohol testing procedures as required.
- Oversee procurement and distribution of PPE and safety-related equipment for project operations.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred.
- 3–5+ years of construction or energy/utility industry safety experience, with field-based project exposure.
- OSHA 30 certification required; additional certifications such as OSHA 510/500, CHST, CSP, ASP, or equivalent preferred.
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, EPA, CSA, etc.).
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
- Familiarity with construction environments such as electrical systems, heavy construction, and work-at-height operations.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to influence teams in the field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety/incident management systems.
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including exposure to outdoor and industrial conditions.
- Valid driver’s license required and willingness to travel extensively (up to 76–100%).
Benefits:
- Annual salary range: $96,000 – $120,000, plus bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage starting on day one
- 401(k) plan with 6% company match
- Flexible savings accounts and health savings account with employer contribution
- Life, disability, accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance options
- 4 weeks of paid time off plus 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave and sabbatical leave program
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Wellness reimbursement and employee wellness programs
- Employee referral bonuses, discounts, and charity matching initiatives
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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