Safety Manager

Berg Construction, LLC is a growing general contractor operating across south-central Pennsylvania. We self-perform a broad range of civil and commercial work — earthwork, site utilities, foundations, and structural construction — and we take pride in delivering quality work on time and without shortcuts. Safety is not a compliance checkbox here; it is a core value backed by an active safety committee and executive-level commitment. 

We have been without a dedicated safety professional since January and are rebuilding that function. The person we hire will have real support: an experienced internal champion who knows our field operations, a safety committee that meets regularly, and leadership that will listen. This is a genuine opportunity to build and own a safety program rather than simply administer one someone else created. 

The Role 

The Safety Manager owns the day-to-day safety function for Berg Construction. You will split your time between our office and active job sites — expect two to three field days per week — and you will be the primary point of contact for OSHA compliance, incident investigation, training delivery, and safety program development. You will report directly to company leadership and collaborate closely with project managers, superintendents, and crew leads. 

This role works. That means you will be on sites, not just sending emails. You will have direct relationships with the craft workers who need to trust that your guidance makes their day safer, not harder. 

What You Will Do 

Field Safety & Compliance 

• Conduct regular job site inspections and safety audits across active projects 
• Identify and correct hazards related to excavation, trenching, equipment operation, material handling, fall protection, and struck-by/caught-in exposures 
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 (construction) and applicable state and local regulations 
• Review and enforce subcontractor safety plans and site-specific requirements 

Incident Management & Root-Cause Analysis 

• Investigate all incidents, near-misses, and first-aid events promptly and thoroughly 
• Conduct structured root-cause analysis and develop corrective action plans with measurable closure dates 
• Maintain OSHA 300/300A logs and coordinate any required regulatory reporting 

Training & Safety Culture 

• Design and deliver safety training — toolbox talks, new-hire orientations, competent person certifications, and topic-specific programs — in ways that stick with field crews 
• Support and strengthen the existing safety committee 
• Build internal safety champions at the foreman and superintendent level so safe practices live on when you are not on site 

Program Development & Administration 

• Maintain, improve, and implement Berg's written safety programs: hazard communication, fall protection, excavation, lockout/tagout, PPE, silica, and others 
• Track safety data, prepare reports, and use trend analysis to prioritize improvement efforts 
• Coordinate with HR on workers' compensation claims, return-to-work, and recordkeeping 
• Keep current on regulatory changes and advise leadership on compliance obligations 

What We Are Looking For 

We are open to two candidate profiles and will shape the role to match the right person: 

Profile A — Early Career / Recent Graduate 

A candidate with a degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a closely related field who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with technology. You will be paired with an experienced internal mentor who knows our operations and can provide field-credibility support while you develop. 

Profile B — Experienced Safety Professional 

A candidate with 2–5 years of direct construction safety experience who can step in with operational credibility on day one. You have seen excavations go wrong, you know what a competent person actually looks like in practice, and you have delivered training that field crews actually remember. 

Across both profiles, we are looking for: 

• Integrity — you enforce the rules even when it is inconvenient and you do not look the other way 
• Proactive mindset — you identify and fix hazards before incidents happen, not after 
• Communication skills — you can explain a regulation to a crew member in plain language and write a clear incident report for an insurance carrier 
• Persistence — you follow up, you close corrective actions, and you do not let things fall through the cracks 
• Analytical thinking — you connect data, trends, and observations to underlying causes rather than treating each incident as isolated 

Qualifications 

Required 

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, construction management, engineering, or a related field; OR 2 years of direct construction safety experience in lieu of degree 
• Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 construction standards, including excavation/trenching (Subpart P), fall protection (Subpart M), scaffolding (Subpart L), and PPE requirements 
• Ability to pass a background check and meet site access requirements (valid driver's license, ability to work outdoors in varying conditions) 

Preferred / Strong Plus 

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification 
• CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) credential, or active candidacy 
• Experience with OSHA recordkeeping (300/300A logs), incident investigation, and root-cause analysis methodologies (5 Whys, fault-tree, fishbone) 
• Familiarity with silica (29 CFR 1926.1153) and respiratory protection programs 
• Experience using safety management software, inspection apps (GoCanvas, SafetyCulture/iAuditor, Procore Safety, or similar), or data reporting tools 
• Prior exposure to earthwork, underground utilities, or civil construction environments 

This Role Is Probably Not for You If... 

• You have only held office-based or retail/service-industry safety roles and have no construction site exposure 
• Your safety experience is limited to safety coordinator work in a manufacturing or warehouse setting with no field component 
• You are looking primarily for a remote position — this role requires regular physical presence on job sites and in the office 
• You see safety primarily as a documentation function rather than a field-first, relationship-driven discipline 

Compensation & Benefits 

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. We will discuss salary range directly with candidates based on background. Benefits include: 

• Health insurance 
• Paid time off and holidays 
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for site travel 
• Professional development support including continuing education and certification fees 

How to Apply 

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why this role is the right fit for you. In your cover letter, give us one specific example of a safety hazard you identified and what you did about it — whether in a professional, academic, or internship setting. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Berg Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.