Construction HSE Supervisor / Safety Manager

Construction HSE Supervisor / Safety Manager

Position Summary

Seeking an experiencedConstruction Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Supervisor/Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of site safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental programs on active construction projects. This individual will serve as the primary safety resource on site, working closely with project management, contractors, and field personnel to ensure a safe work environment and strict compliance with OSHA and project-specific safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Site Safety Leadership

• Champion a proactive safety culture built on a Zero Harm philosophy.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Construction HSE Plans.
• Serve as the site's primary HSE representative and technical resource.
• Advise project leadership on safety compliance, risk mitigation, and best practices.
• Conduct daily site inspections and safety walkdowns.
• Identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Lead and support weekly safety meetings, field audits, and contractor safety reviews.

Contractor & Field Oversight

• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with safety requirements.
• Review Contractor Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and provide recommendations for hazard elimination and mitigation.
• Provide HSE guidance and support to contractor management teams.
• Oversee field safety personnel and ensure adequate inspection coverage across all work activities.
• Coordinate and participate in joint contractor and management safety inspections.

Incident Management & Compliance

• Lead and/or support accident, incident, and near-miss investigations.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain records of incidents, injuries, safety observations, and corrective actions.
• Prepare and present monthly HSE performance metrics and reports.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or behaviors pose an imminent risk to people, property, or the environment.

Permit-to-Work Administration

• Administer and enforce site permit-to-work programs, including:
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Excavation & Trenching
  • Hot Work Permits
  • Hazardous Energy Control Activities
• Review and approve permits in accordance with established safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 5-7+ years of Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, energy, utility, or heavy industrial environments.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a safety role.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing contractor safety programs and field operations.
• Experience conducting site audits, inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Experience administering permit-to-work programs and enforcing safety compliance requirements.

Technical Requirements

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, including:
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (Construction)
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry)
• Experience with:
  • Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Safety Audits & Inspections
  • Contractor Safety Management
  • Incident Investigation & Reporting
  • Corrective Action Programs
  • Environmental Compliance Programs

Certifications

Required

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification

Highly Preferred

• OSHA 510: OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry
• OSHA 500: Trainer Course for Construction
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician)
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience in large-scale commercial, industrial, utility, energy, manufacturing, EPC, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience issuing stop-work orders and enforcing safety compliance in high-risk environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work daily in active construction and industrial environments.
• Ability to walk, climb, and navigate uneven terrain for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Ability to support construction schedules that may require overtime, weekends, and off-shift work.

Top Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of dedicated Construction Safety/HSE experience
• OSHA 30 plus OSHA 510 or OSHA 500 certifications
• Strong contractor oversight experience
• Experience with JHAs, LOTO, confined space, and excavation permits
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis expertise
• Daily field safety inspection and audit experience
• Ability to lead safety programs independently on active construction sites
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred