What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Safety Manager position at Diversified Safety Services, LLC.?
Safety Manager
Talbot County, MD
*Must be local*
Diversified Safety Services, LLC is seeking an experienced
Safety Manager
to represent the Owner on a healthcare construction project. The selected individual will serve as a trusted safety partner, ensuring compliance, collaboration, and consistent safety performance across all contractors and trades on site.
This position requires someone with a proven track record of leadership in complex construction environments who can drive accountability while maintaining a calm, approachable, and professional presence on site.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all site safety efforts on behalf of the Owner.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments, and maintain accurate logs, reports, and safety documentation.
- Implement, monitor, and enforce project-specific safety plans, procedures, and PPE requirements.
- Lead toolbox talks, safety orientations, and training sessions for site personnel.
- Maintain regular on-site presence and actively participate in project and team meetings to provide proactive safety guidance.
- Investigate and document accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
- Partner with general contractors and subcontractors to maintain a proactive safety culture.
- Provide clear, solution-focused communication between the Owner, contractors, and internal teams.
- Support additional project-specific safety initiatives and compliance requirements as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years
of construction safety experience, including
lead or management-level oversight
. - Prior experience supporting
healthcare, life science, or commercial construction - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety
or related field
or
BCSP certification
(CSP, CHST, etc.) required. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional yet easygoing personality.
- Ability to build relationships, drive compliance, and represent the Owner's interests effectively.
Diversified Safety Services is a nationwide safety consulting firm supporting contractors across all trades, from general contractors to specialty and subcontractors. We act as an extension of our clients' safety teams by providing top-tier site safety oversight, documentation, inspections, and compliance support. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.