What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Safety Manager position at Talently?
Job Title: Site Safety Manager
Location: Hybrid - Eagle Mountain and Salt Lake City, Utah area
Salary: $90,000-$130,000 Bonus & Benefits
Skills: OSHA compliance, Electrical safety, Safety program management, Incident investigation, Team leadership
About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:
Join a leading organization in the construction industry dedicated to ensuring world-class safety standards across complex projects. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role offers a highly visible opportunity to drive proactive safety programs, oversee mission-critical electrical installations and commissioning activities, and be a key contributor to both project and workforce success in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with both project and corporate safety leadership to align site-specific safety initiatives with company-wide standards.
- Lead all on-site safety activities, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and internal safety guidelines throughout all project phases.
- Develop, implement, and enforce safety policies, procedures, and site-specific safety plans for BMS installation and commissioning.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments, identifying and mitigating risks associated with electrical construction.
- Deliver safety training and toolbox talks for internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring compliance and promoting safe work practices.
- Investigate incidents and near-misses, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Prepare detailed safety reports and communicate findings and recommendations to project and corporate stakeholders.
- Oversee emergency response planning, ensuring protocols are in place for electrical accidents, fires, and related on-site hazards.
Must-Have Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of safety management experience in construction, electrical installations, or commissioning environments.
- Advanced Safety Certification (STSC, CHST, GSP, ASP, or CSP) – required.
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and other relevant industry safety standards.
- Experience leading incident investigations and developing action plans to resolve safety issues.
- Ability to mentor, train, and gain buy-in from diverse project teams, including subcontractors.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and documentation of compliance records.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Bilingual communication skills.
- Certifications such as OSHA 30, OSHA 510, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR/AED, or MEWPS certified instructor.
- Familiarity with Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) programs.
- Experience supporting mission-critical projects or datacenter construction.
- Relocation flexibility and ability to travel up to 50% as needed. Travel expenses covered by company.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to drive cultural change in safety practices.
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000