Safety Manager

About JR Merit:

JR Merit, Inc. was founded in 1997 on the belief that “merit”—the quality of being good and worthy—was something worth working for. Today, we are recognized as one of the highest-value industrial and mechanical construction contractors in the marketplace for complex infrastructure and critical plant processes. We take pride in being a union shop with a passion for surpassing client expectations.

We're growing! JR Merit offers an exciting opportunity to develop and expand your career by supporting projects in highly unique and technical industries. If you want to have a voice, influence our continued growth, and work collaboratively as a team to find innovative solutions to our clients’ construction challenges, we want to get to know you.

Position Overview:

The Safety Manager will oversee and direct the safety functions of the organization, with a primary focus on developing, modeling, and reinforcing a positive safety culture within JR Merit, Inc. This position acts as a liaison to the Operations Leadership Team, providing solutions that integrate schedule, safety, and quality into the final product while helping to define best practices versus policies. The Safety Manger leads the company safety initiatives and philosophy and is the heart of Injury-Free Environment culture on projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and enforce company safety policies and procedures in compliance with industry, state, customer, and internal standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to ensure jobsite safety and verify that equipment and machinery are operating optimally and safely.
• Lead incident management efforts, including investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-up.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs to ensure workforce compliance and awareness.
• Analyze incident and accident data to identify trends and develop preventive safety initiatives.
• Oversee communication of safety events, including Near Misses, First Aids, Recognitions, and Good Catches.
• Manage and support the Safety Department Personnel, including hiring, development, and performance oversight, ensuring expectations are clear and policies are followed.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement safety documentation (e.g., Site Safety Plans, JHAs, JSAs, Emergency Response Plans).
• Maintain strong safety coordination with customers and subcontractors on all worksite activities.
• Support injured employees with "Return to Work" procedures and rehabilitation planning.
• Provide regular safety updates, reports, and strategic input to Operations Leadership Team.
• Travel to project sites as needed to ensure consistent safety practices and support.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant work experience as a safety manager/director/professional (preferably in Civil Construction)
• Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 standards and state construction safety regulations.
• First-Aid/CPR & OSHA 30 certifications.
• Strong written communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Proven leadership abilities, including excellent administrative, organizational, and motivational skills.
• Exceptional team player with outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or related field of study preferred.
• Relevant safety certifications (i.e., CSP, CHST, etc.) are highly preferred.
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to clearly convey safety guidelines and procedures to employees at all levels.
• Highly observant with the strong attention to detail.
• Competent in data analysis using relevant computer applications to identify safety trends and areas for improvement.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent travel (50% or more) will be required to support project safety.
• This role requires the ability to utilize, maintain, and wear all PPE as required by JR Merit, the client, and any other applicable regulatory agency or management directive.
• At times, work may be performed at a jobsite where additional training, certifications, or clearances may be needed to comply with jobsite requirements.
• The position requires the ability to walk/access all areas of an active construction site, including areas with uneven footing, working at heights, and working in varying climate conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Compensation Range:

$100,000-$130,000

Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Discretionary merit bonus
• Medical/dental/vision insurance for employees dependents
• Tiered paid time off (PTO) plan and paid holidays (including one floating holiday)
• 401(k) & Match
• Career Development Map/Growth Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability Coverage

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer:

JR Merit, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JR Merit, Inc provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to recruiting@jrmerit.com

Work Authorization:

JR Merit, Inc. is a federal contractor which participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Notice to Staffing Agencies and Recruiters: JR Merit does not accept unsolicited resumes, profiles, or applications. Agencies and third-party recruiters are asked not to contact JR Merit employees to present candidates unless a prior signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes submitted will be considered property of JR Merit.