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Safety Manager – Commercial General Contractor

📍 Houston, TX

I'm currently working with a reputable and well-established Commercial General Contractor based in Houston that’s looking to bring on an experienced Safety Manager to oversee and drive safety initiatives across their active project sites.

This is a great opportunity for a safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and is passionate about creating a culture where safety is truly prioritized. The company has a strong presence across the Houston market, delivering high-quality commercial construction projects and maintaining an excellent reputation for jobsite safety and quality.

About the Role:

As Safety Manager, you'll take the lead on implementing and enforcing the company’s Safety Program, ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, and supporting project teams in fostering a safe and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and enforce the company-wide Safety Program in alignment with client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Advise project teams on all health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with industry, local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Conduct safety orientations for new hires and provide PPE distribution and training.
• Support weekly toolbox talks by supplying training materials to all project sites.
• Perform regular site safety inspections and maintain inspection checklists.
• Lead incident investigations and maintain accurate OSHA 300 logs for both prime and subcontractors.
• Report inspection results and provide quarterly safety performance summaries to senior management.
• Recommend improvements to safety programs based on incident trends and quarterly analysis.
• Attend pre-construction and progress meetings to represent safety interests and ensure early planning for risk mitigation.
• Enforce Hazard Prevention and Emergency Preparedness programs.
• Track and resolve safety deficiencies using a structured monitoring system.
• Ensure all subcontractors comply with project safety standards.
• Maintain up-to-date safety documentation, including hazardous materials and Safety Data Sheets.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience as a Safety Manager within the commercial construction sector.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards.
• Confident leading safety programs across multiple projects.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• OSHA certification and related safety qualifications are highly preferred.

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