Safety Manager

Job Description
VMJR Companies, a leading construction firm committed to integrity, quality, and innovation, is seeking a dedicated Safety Manager to join our team. If you are passionate about ensuring workplace safety, fostering a culture of compliance, and driving continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

Position Details:

• Type: Direct hire, full-time, onsite
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7 AM – 4 PM
• Location: Various Upstate, New York
• Compensation: $75,000-$120,000, depending on experience

Position Overview:
The Safety Manager at VMJR Companies is a pivotal role responsible for leading the development and implementation of comprehensive safety programs that protect the health and well-being of our employees, subcontractors, and stakeholders. Reporting directly to the VP/Field Operations, this role ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, promotes a culture of safety excellence, and proactively mitigates risks across all construction projects.
This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on fieldwork, requiring strong leadership, attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards in the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive safety programs and policies
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company standards
• Serve as the primary contact for OSHA regulations, advising personnel on compliance and partnering with operations leadership to address safety concerns.
• Investigate and report incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate safety planning into all phases of construction
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices.
• Manage time and resource allocation and provide safety leadership to assigned projects
• Promote safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contractual requirements
• Maintain and enhance working relationships with project staff and subcontractor Safety Representatives
• Develop accountability model for project team to ensure pre-planning for activities and tasks for subcontractors and trades
• Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company and EH&S policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contractual requirements
• Review quality of Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) for project subcontractors and Trades based on contractual requirements
• Hold Preconstruction planning meetings with subcontractors to review site safety programs and job hazard analysis for their scope of work and to establish and review risk mitigation plans
• Develop safety action items for Preconstruction meetings and verify subcontractors conduct training as per OSHA standards
• Ensure timely log of subcontractors’ toolbox safety meetings
• Conduct and review project team’s safety audits, assess recommended corrective actions, and issue reports of violations and / or unsafe practices for immediate resolution
• Develop Site Specific Health & Safety Plans
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, minimum of 5 years of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Familiar with general construction operations.
• Familiar with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and safety regulations
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations  
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement proactive measures.
• Ability to work on Federal Installations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels
• OSHA 30, CHST, CSP certifications a must.
• EM 385-1-1 certified or ability to become certified.