Project Safety Manager Full Time NEW

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

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