Construction Safety Manager – Commercial Electrical Construction (Fleet Safety)
SBF Search, LLCPosition Overview Our recruiting agency is partnering with an established commercial electrical construction company to identify an experienced Construction Safety Manager to lead and strengthen its organization-wide Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), construction safety, and fleet safety programs. This position is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive workplace safety initiatives that protect employees, reduce operational risk, and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations, Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, customer-specific safety standards, and internal policies. The successful candidate will provide hands-on safety leadership across active construction sites, offices, warehouses, and equipment yards while promoting a proactive culture of accountability, hazard prevention, and continuous improvement. In addition to leading construction safety initiatives, this individual will oversee fleet safety and compliance, including driver qualification, vehicle inspections, accident investigations, preventive maintenance coordination, telematics monitoring, and motor vehicle record (MVR) management. The Safety Manager will work closely with executive leadership, project managers, field supervisors, warehouse personnel, and company vehicle operators to identify hazards, prevent injuries and accidents, improve compliance, and support efficient project execution. Key Responsibilities 1. Construction Safety and EHS Program Leadership Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve company-wide health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and programs. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations, OSHA standards, customer requirements, and industry best practices. Establish annual safety objectives, measurable performance targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Maintain and regularly revise the company Health and Safety Manual to reflect regulatory changes, operational needs, and industry standards. Evaluate safety program effectiveness through inspections, compliance audits, incident trend analysis, and performance reviews. Establish consistent safety procedures across construction projects, office operations, warehouses, and other company facilities. Align safety initiatives with organizational priorities, project requirements, and operational goals. 2. Construction Site Safety and Field Compliance Conduct scheduled and unannounced jobsite safety inspections, field observations, and compliance audits. Identify unsafe working conditions, at-risk behaviors, and potential hazards; ensure corrective actions are assigned, implemented, and documented promptly. Monitor and enforce compliance with construction safety programs and procedures, including: Fall protection and working-at-height requirements Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures Electrical safety practices and safe work procedures NFPA 70E electrical safety standards Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements Excavation and trenching safety Confined space entry procedures Rigging, hoisting, and lifting operations Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field supervisors to resolve safety concerns and prevent incidents before they occur. Participate in project kickoff meetings, preconstruction planning, and operational reviews to integrate safety requirements into project schedules and work plans. Provide field-level guidance on hazard recognition, safe work practices, and compliance expectations. Verify that identified deficiencies are corrected and that appropriate preventive measures are implemented. 3. Safety Training, Education, and Employee Development Design, deliver, and maintain safety training programs for field employees, supervisors, office staff, and other applicable personnel. Conduct new employee orientations and onboarding sessions covering company safety policies, jobsite expectations, and hazard prevention. Coordinate req…