Construction Safety Program Manager

Overview

Position Details

Posting date 01/22/2026

Closing date Open Until Filled

Position Number 1128779

Position Title Construction Safety Program Manager

Hiring Range Minimum $92,100

Hiring Range Maximum $115,100

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. n/a

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

Under general oversight of the Associate Director, EHS, this position will manage and oversee construction safety strategies and practices and ensure that Dartmouth construction sites adhere to established safety and health regulations. This will be accomplished by developing and implementing safety programs, conducting safety audits, educating employees on safety protocols, and working collaboratively with other construction and safety professionals. This position will promote a culture of safety in the workforce by fostering an environment where expectations of safe work practices are clear and are followed diligently.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in technical or scientific field related to a safety discipline, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in construction safety.
• Extensive experience with both underground and above ground construction methods to proactively identify and address potential safety issues during construction.
• Requires strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations, loss control, and insurance.
• Registration as a Certified Safety Professional or similar, or the ability to obtain within two years.
• Must be able to establish and develop effective working relationships with project managers and contractors.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and make sound decisions.
• Ability to function in a position designed to serve independent operating units in a decentralized environment.
• Ability to read construction design drawings.
• Must be able to qualify as a Dartmouth Approved Driver, and remain qualified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of the OSHA 500 Trainer course.
• Experience building or leading a company-wide Construction Safety Program.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Bree Carlson, Associate Director, EHS

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Annette Chism, Director Environmental Health & Safety

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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