Safety Manager

Position Overview

The Company
Safety Manager position ensures workers, the public, and equipment are safe by identifying hazards, enforcing rules, conducting training (PPE, work zones), auditing sites, and creating emergency plans requiring knowledge of regulations, risk assessment, and strong collaboration with project teams to integrate safety into their daily operations. They will audit operations, track incidents, handle claims and manage safety records all while promoting a strong safety culture to prevent workplace accidents and injuries.

They will be the primary liaison for safety, advising leadership and collaborating with departments on hazard mitigation and policy enforcement.

This position requires approximately 60% field and job-site presence throughout Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Some further visits might require weekday overnight stays and requires availability of being present at some NIGHT work. When not traveling, this role is on-site at our either our Columbus GA or Locust Grove, GA offices.

• Champion safety initiatives, promote a safety-first mindset, and encourage employee participation.
• Manage daily safety compliance activities through engagement with management, team leaders, and field employees to build a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate and implement environmental, health, and safety plans ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, FMCSA, MUTCD, and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal workplace safety and environmental regulations.
• Conducts audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments.
• Manage all required reporting to Federal and State entities as well as Frontline. This includes but is not limited to yearly reporting and Monthly safety reporting.

• Ensure full adherence to the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol testing regime.
• Manage and maintain all employee DOT Driver Qualification Files, MVRs, and test results.
• Support managers in CDL driver training, observations, and compliance reporting.
• Ensure the organization adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Expert user with Samsara or similar platform.

• Lead all aspects of company claims management including workers’ compensation, auto, and general liability claims. Manage all legal items resulting from claims.
• Conduct incident investigations involving hazardous materials, equipment, or injuries.
• Lead the development of corrective action plans and safety improvement initiatives.

• Lead, mentor, and oversee the team of field safety managers.
• Conduct regular safety meetings for, facility, and field staff.
• Perform routine field and site visits across region.
• Perform field and site visits across Georgia and South Carolina as needed.
• Maintain real-time safety data, reporting, and documentation.

• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience, including field safety.
• Mobile construction and/or transportation logistics experience is required.
• Strong claims management experience required.
• Experience in road construction, fleet management, and DOT compliance strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, FMCSR, MUTCD, and DOT regulations.
• Excellent communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills for training and collaboration.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s Degree in OHS, EHS, or Safety Management a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License required. CDL a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Risk mitigation mindset
• Professionalism when interacting with injured employees or third parties
• Ability to manage multiple claims simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Effective communicator with drivers, supervisors, and executives

• Company vehicle program
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) with company match

Reporting to either the Locust Grove, GA or Columbus, GA locations.

Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay: $ - $ per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person