Project Safety Manager

Location: Onsite in Beaver Dam, WI

Employment Status: Full-Time

Compensation: $90,000 – $120,000 Annually + Bonus

Travel: This is a project-site-based position requiring full-time onsite presence at the assigned location. Project Safety Managers must be willing to temporarily relocate or travel extensively, potentially spending extended periods away from home for the duration of the assignment.

Who We Are

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets.

Guided by The Thermo Way, we are unified, dynamic, and committed to delivering excellence. Our culture is grounded in three core principles:

• Employee Success – investing in our people and their growth
• Customer Success – delivering reliable, high-quality solutions
• Financial Strength – operating with discipline and long-term focus

We believe strong teams, trusted partnerships, and technical excellence drive sustainable success.

The Opportunity

The Project Safety Manager will contribute to complex, high-impact projects supporting critical infrastructure and customer operations. In this role, you will translate technical requirements into dependable, high-quality solutions while collaborating with engineering, project management, and operations teams.

This position is ideal for professionals who value accountability, technical rigor, and hands-on execution in environments where safety, performance, and reliability matter every day.

What You’ll Do

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation of the site-specific safety plan and enforce Thermo Systems safety policies, OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, and customer safety requirements throughout the project.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections and hazard assessments, and ensure corrective actions are documented, assigned, and closed out promptly.
• Review job hazard analyses, work plans, and permits with project teams and subcontractors prior to the start of high-risk work.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, determine root causes, and report findings and lessons learned to project and corporate safety leadership.
• Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and required training, and promote a proactive, accident-free safety culture on site.
• Maintain a field presence of approximately 75%, with a visible, hands-on presence in active work areas to observe conditions, coach crews, and address safety concerns in real time.
• Work closely with subcontractors to communicate expectations, verify compliance with site safety requirements, and resolve safety issues promptly.
• Ensure project operations meet Client and General Contractor (GC) safety requirements, including audits, prequalification, and reporting expectations

Collaboration & Communication:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams, customers, and partners.
• Identify and escalate risks, constraints, or scope changes early.

Quality, Safety & Process:

• Adhere to company policies, QMS requirements, and established safety standards.
• Deliver accurate, high-quality results with strong attention to detail.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to stronger execution and efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of safety management experience in construction or a similar field is required.
• Background in construction or mission-critical projects, with strong knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and client-specific safety requirements.
• OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR/AED.
• A BCSP Certification such as STS-C, CHST, SMP, ASP, CSP is required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and safety documentation, inspection, and incident-reporting tools.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and accountability.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost options
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support
• In-house and external technical training opportunities
• Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects
• A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork
• Learn more at www.thermosystems.com

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status.

Disclaimer
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.