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Safety Manager (Temp-to-Hire)
Wenatchee, Washington (On-Site)
Immediate Opening | Temp-to-Hire | Local Preferred | Travelers Welcome
SAVI EHS is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to support a major construction project in Wenatchee, Washington. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional looking to transition into a long-term leadership role with a respected General Contractor.
Local candidates are preferred; however, qualified travelers are encouraged to apply. Travelers are eligible for a $1,000 weekly per diem.
Compensation
- $45.00 - $50.00/hourly
- $1,000/week Per Diem (Travelers)
- Assignment Duration: 1–6 months (Temp-to-Hire)
- Direct Hire Salary: $90,000–$120,000 annually (based on experience)
- W-2 role
Schedule
- Second Shift
- Typical schedule is 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, with flexibility based on project needs.
Position Summary
The Safety Manager serves as the on-site Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leader, partnering with project management, subcontractors, and craft personnel to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This individual will lead safety initiatives, conduct field audits, mentor project teams, and drive continuous improvement while promoting a proactive safety culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead all on-site safety activities for assigned construction projects.
- Conduct daily field inspections, safety observations, and compliance audits.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and client safety requirements.
- Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and pre-task plans.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns while conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Deliver new hire orientations, toolbox talks, and site-specific safety training.
- Support project management during preconstruction planning and throughout all phases of construction.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance and provide coaching to improve safety performance.
- Participate in OSHA inspections and client safety meetings.
- Track leading and lagging safety indicators and prepare project safety reports.
- Promote a positive safety culture through leadership, accountability, and employee engagement.
- Serve as the primary safety resource for project leadership, field personnel, and subcontractors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience.
- Experience supporting commercial, industrial, mission-critical, manufacturing, utility, or heavy civil construction projects.
- OSHA 30 Construction (Required)
- OSHA 500 (Preferred)
- CHST, CSP, ASP, STSC, STS-C, or other BCSP certification (Preferred)
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Strong understanding of:
- Fall Protection
- Excavation & Trenching
- Electrical Safety & Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Cranes & Rigging
- Scaffolding
- Confined Space Entry
- Hazard Communication
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000