Safety Manager

Title: Safety Manager

Location: Boardman, OR

Duration: 12 months

Pay:  $50 - $60 

Overtime: 1.5x

Schedule: Generally, 5 – 10s but job specific hours and shifts occasionally.

Start date: ASAP

Project Summary

The Regional Safety Manager – Mission Critical Construction is responsible for implementing, administering, and continuously improving safety programs across assigned projects and geographic areas. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and industry best practices while fostering a proactive safety culture in fast-paced, high-risk construction environments.

The Safety Manager partners closely with project leadership, field teams, and support functions to deliver training, conduct audits, manage incident response, and provide ongoing oversight of safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of construction safety regulations, standards, and emerging best practices; evaluate and enhance safety programs accordingly.
• Advise leadership on safety-related risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure consistent compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and incident management protocols.
• Collaborate with project and field leadership to provide technical and administrative safety guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead site-based safety initiatives and committees, establishing measurable safety goals and performance metrics.
• Communicate safety performance, trends, and compliance status to internal stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement project-specific safety plans, procedures, and training materials as needed.
• Participate in project startup meetings to establish safety expectations for project teams and subcontracted partners.
• Design, deliver, and oversee safety training programs, including new-hire orientations and ongoing field training.
• Identify, control, and mitigate hazardous conditions and unsafe work practices through active field engagement and collaboration.
• Conduct routine and unscheduled jobsite inspections and prepare detailed findings and corrective action reports.
• Investigate safety incidents thoroughly, complete required documentation, and communicate findings in accordance with established protocols.
• Coordinate with human resources and operations to support return-to-work programs following workplace injuries.
• Partner with senior safety leadership to reduce liability exposure and workers’ compensation risk.
• Accompany regulatory, safety, and insurance representatives during site inspections as required.
• Assist with responses, appeals, or corrective action plans related to safety citations.
• Support workplace substance testing programs in compliance with applicable policies and regional requirements.
• Represent the organization in safety-related regulatory or administrative proceedings when necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, construction management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive safety experience within the construction industry, including complex or high-risk environments.
• OSHA certification required; additional industry-recognized certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing and administering safety training programs.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Solid understanding of construction means, methods, and operational workflows.
• Proven ability to identify hazards and implement effective corrective actions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong interpersonal judgment, professionalism, and the ability to influence without authority.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess safety performance and implement proactive process improvements.
• Experience delivering classroom and field-based training, including program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Highly organized with strong time management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in standard computer applications and office equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Work is performed in both office and active construction site environments.
• Requires navigating uneven terrain, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting, and other physical activities common to construction sites.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and work at a computer.
• Routine travel to project sites required; overnight travel may be necessary.
• Valid driver’s license required.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.