Construction Safety Manager

TITLE:

Construction Safety Manager

TYPE:
Contract (3-10+months)

LOCATION:

Monticello, AR

PAY: $55 - $60/hr*

BENEFITS:
Medical insurance, 401K, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, dental/vision, pet, and legal insurance.

* no per diem is offered for this position

We are seeking a Construction Safety Manager to ensure safety is the highest priority during the construction of a new mill being built.

• Maintain all safety documentation, including safe work plans, inspections, hot work and excavation permits, toolbox meeting minutes, and all required tickets and records.
• Support the Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Mill Safety Manager in developing, implementing, and administering the project safety program.
• Conduct site safety orientations for contractors and visitors.
• Regularly monitor construction sites and maintain consistent communication with contractors and mill employees.
• Perform safety, behavioral, and housekeeping audits to verify compliance and promote continuous improvement.
• Enforce the Weyerhaeuser Contractor Lockout Standard (RADAR process: lock on first, off last).
• Complete OSHA-required inspections for tools, equipment, and other regulated items (e.g., electrical cords, rigging, mobile equipment).
• Issue permits for high-risk activities such as hot work, trenching, confined space entry, and lifting operations.
• Track and report contractor construction hours on a monthly basis.
• Contribute to the creation of safe work plans, lockout/tagout procedures, JSAs, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations and assist in root-cause analysis when accidents occur.
• Support pre-startup safety assessments and commissioning plans to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Perform outdoor inspections and monitor field construction activities in various weather conditions.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Safety Management in a construction setting
• Ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing site conditions
• Experience collaborating with diverse teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously is highly desirable
• OSHA compliance and interpretation (OSHA 1926/1910 standards)
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E
• Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint Proficiency
• Hazard Recognition Training
• Root cause analysis
• Conducting training proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively on multiple levels

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos:
Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.

Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.