What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Safety Manager position at Lindamood, Inc.?
Senior Safety Manager ? Construction
Reports to: Safety Director
Lindamood Inc. is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across a variety of heavy civil, demolition, and site development construction projects. In this key leadership role, you will work closely with field operations, superintendents, and project managers to ensure a safe working environment and a strong safety culture across multiple jobsites.
You?ll support the Safety Director in managing company-wide construction safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA and state regulations, and promoting continuous improvement through field training, proactive hazard management, and real-time safety data analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Site Safety Leadership
At Lindamood Inc., we are committed to building a safe and supportive environment for our team members. As a Senior Safety Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping and leading our safety initiatives, ensuring that every team member goes home safely at the end of each day. If you are a resilient, strategic, and results-driven safety leader with a passion for driving change, we would love to hear from you.
Reports to: Safety Director
Lindamood Inc. is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across a variety of heavy civil, demolition, and site development construction projects. In this key leadership role, you will work closely with field operations, superintendents, and project managers to ensure a safe working environment and a strong safety culture across multiple jobsites.
You?ll support the Safety Director in managing company-wide construction safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA and state regulations, and promoting continuous improvement through field training, proactive hazard management, and real-time safety data analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Site Safety Leadership
- Lead the planning, execution, and enforcement of safety strategies for active construction projects.
- Collaborate with project managers and superintendents to integrate safety into all phases of work?from preconstruction through project closeout.
- Act as a field mentor and resource for site safety representatives and foremen, reinforcing daily safety best practices.
- Conduct regular jobsite safety audits and inspections, ensuring crews follow safety protocols and use proper PPE.
- Monitor site conditions and high-risk activities (excavation, demolition, heavy equipment operation, confined space, etc.) for potential hazards and intervene as needed.
- Lead incident investigations on-site, including root cause analysis and development of corrective actions.
- Maintain expert-level knowledge of OSHA standards (including 1926 Construction Standards), state safety regulations, and industry best practices.
- Assist in preparing for and responding to OSHA inspections, citations, or serious incidents.
- Help develop and enforce corrective action plans following audits or incidents.
- Deliver ongoing safety training and toolbox talks tailored to job-specific hazards and site conditions.
- Build rapport with field crews and management to encourage open communication and reporting of safety concerns.
- Generate clear, actionable safety reports including trend analysis, leading indicators, and project safety metrics.
- Construction-Savvy: Strong understanding of construction operations, logistics, and the unique safety challenges of civil, demolition, or industrial projects.
- Hands-On Leadership: You?re comfortable on-site, in the field, and in the dirt?working side-by-side with crews to build trust and drive real safety improvements.
- Incident Management: Proven experience leading safety responses to near-misses, injuries, or emergencies on active construction sites.
- Problem Solver: You think critically, act decisively, and tailor safety solutions to match each job?s environment and scope.
- 5 years of experience in construction safety management, with experience overseeing multiple job sites.
- OSHA 500 certification required.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction regulations and site-specific safety protocols.
- Strong communication skills and ability to train, mentor, and influence both field crews and senior leadership.
- Proficient in safety reporting systems, audits, and data analysis for continuous improvement.
At Lindamood Inc., we are committed to building a safe and supportive environment for our team members. As a Senior Safety Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping and leading our safety initiatives, ensuring that every team member goes home safely at the end of each day. If you are a resilient, strategic, and results-driven safety leader with a passion for driving change, we would love to hear from you.