What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager (Traveling) position at JGM?
Position Overview
JGM is seeking an experienced Safety Manager with steel erection experience to support and oversee safety programs across multiple job sites nationwide. Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager, this role plays a key part in strengthening JGM’s safety culture across corporate offices, fabrication operations, and active structural steel erection field projects. Certain projects may require full-time, onsite support in various states.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine safety audits and inspections at fabrication shops and steel erection field sites
- Audit subcontractors and prepare detailed safety reports
- Represent JGM with owners, client representatives, and regulatory agencies
- Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and recommend continuous improvements
- Lead new hire orientations and deliver ongoing safety training
- Investigate injuries, incidents, and near-miss events
- Develop and maintain site-specific safety plans in accordance with OSHA, MSHA, EM-385, DOT, USACE, and EPA standards
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Hands-on safety experience supporting steel erection operations
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within the role
- Strong math skills, including calculations and interpretation of graphs/data
- Ability to read and interpret regulations, safety plans, and construction drawings
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and meet physical demands of the role
- Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, teamwork, and collaboration
- Ability to fit-test and properly use required PPE
Preferred Qualifications
- CHST certification
- OSHA 500 and/or 501 Outreach Trainer certifications
- MSHA certification
- 5 years of construction safety experience
- Direct safety experience in structural steel erection, including rigging, decking, crane picks, and work at height
- Training experience in mobile equipment, fall protection, overhead crane operations, and hazard recognition
- Strong communication skills with both management and field personnel
- Proven critical-thinking ability
Work Environment
This position involves physically demanding work in active steel erection, construction, and fabrication environments, exposure to hazardous materials, and work in varying weather conditions. Required use of PPE—including hard hats, gloves, chemical suits, and other protective equipment—is mandatory. Strong situational awareness and adherence to safety protocols are essential.
JGM offers a competitive wage and benefit package:
- Medical, Vision & Dental
- PTO & Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Life Insurance
- Short/Long Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Referral Program
- Training and Further Education
This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the business and is not all-inclusive.
JGM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Salary : $55,000 - $100,000