Safety Manager

LHH is seeking a Safety Manager for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a construction client located near Merrillville, Indiana. This is an opportunity to join a well-established organization with a strong reputation for safety, employee development, and operational excellence. In this role, you will serve as a key safety leader, partnering with field operations to maintain an industry-leading safety culture, deliver impactful training programs, and support continuous improvement initiatives across multiple project sites. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $100,000-105,000 per year plus bonus and includes comprehensive benefit and insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.*

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead safety initiatives supporting field operations across multiple project locations
• Conduct jobsite inspections, audits, and safety observations
• Identify hazards and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Deliver safety training, orientations, and ongoing employee development programs
• Investigate incidents, injuries, vehicle accidents, and near-miss events
• Complete root cause analyses and recommend corrective measures
• Monitor compliance with applicable safety regulations and company standards
• Partner with operational leaders to reinforce safe work practices
• Track safety metrics, trends, and performance indicators
• Maintain safety records, certifications, and compliance documentation
• Facilitate safety meetings and toolbox talks with field personnel
• Support workers' compensation and return-to-work activities
• Participate in customer audits and compliance reviews
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and field employees
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts related to workplace safety

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of safety leadership experience within the construction industry is required
• Must have experience managing and administering safety programs
• Ideal candidates will have experience supporting field-based operations environments
• Preferred experience working within construction, infrastructure, utility, telecommunications, or related industries
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications are preferred
• Must possess strong leadership skills with the ability to influence employees without direct authority
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Safety Manager position near Merrillville, Indiana then please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Richard Bauchle

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.