What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Ben Hur?
Ben Hur Construction is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Safety Professional to join our team and support our commitment to fostering a safe, proactive, and compliant work environment. In this role, you will play an essential part in shaping and reinforcing our company-wide safety culture by partnering closely with field teams, project leadership, and management. The ideal candidate is an experienced safety advocate with strong communication skills, the ability to influence positive change, and a passion for ensuring that every employee returns home safely each day. If you thrive in a fast‑paced construction environment and are motivated by meaningful, hands‑on safety work, we invite you to apply and grow your career with a company that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Implements and enforces safety policies / procedures in compliance with Local, State, Federal, project specific, and Company specific rules and regulations
- Advises the Safety Director and Management on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions
- Assists with the planning and execution of the Education & Training programs, which includes, but not limited to, safety committee meetings, training classes, or toolbox talks
- Involved in the pre-planning and creation of project specific safety plans
- Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections. Notify and follow through with responsible parties when corrective actions are required
- Performs / Assists supervisory personnel in investigating any incident or near miss
- Report potential insurance claims to Safety Director
- Assists with maintenance of Drug-Free Workplace Policy
- Helps to establish corporate and divisional safety program goals and objectives
Education & Experience
- Minimum experience: 2 years construction safety experience (safety as primary role)
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree from 4-year college or university in a safety related field
- Certifications
- Required: OSHA 30
- OSHA 500 (Will provide if necessary)
- Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) or similar certifications are a plus
Qualifications
- Basic understanding of state worker compensation laws and reporting requirements.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from coworkers, managers, clients, or customers.
- Ability to build trust and confidence with the Project Managers and Superintendents to influence change and direction while providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time, while meeting deadlines
- Ability to coach and counsel in a situation when an employee(s) is observed in an unsafe act or situation
- Capable of maintaining confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with respect and professionalism.
- Must have current driver's license
Work Availability
- Ability to travel overnight for division or project needs
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk (flat ground, uneven ground, up-stairs, or ramps) Stand for long periods of time, climb ladders
Ben Hur Construction (BHC Holdings) is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All new hires must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.