Safety Manager

Responsibilities:

• Administer and support the company's safety program across all field and office operations.


• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and observations to identify hazards and ensure compliance with company safety standards.


• Partner with field leaders, project managers, and supervisors to promote safe work practices and proactively address safety concerns.


• Investigate workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, vehicle accidents, and property damage events; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.


• Coordinate incident documentation


• Partner closely with Human Resources to ensure alignment on leave administration, ADA accommodations, return-to-work plans, payroll impacts, employee communications, and employee relations matters arising from workplace injuries


• Deliver and coordinate safety training, new hire safety orientation, toolbox talks, and required regulatory training.


• Maintain safety records, training documentation, certifications, and compliance reporting requirements.


• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, customer safety requirements, and company policies.


• Track and report safety metrics, trends, corrective actions, and leading indicators to leadership.


• Lead the company's vehicle and driver safety program, driver qualification processes, accident investigations, corrective action recommendations, driver coaching, and fleet safety training in partnership with operations and fleet management.


• Partner with the Fleet Manager and operational leaders to identify vehicle-related risks, review accident trends, support preventative safety initiatives, and improve driver safety performance.


• Support contractor qualification, prequalification, and customer safety documentation requests.


• Coordinate safety-related equipment inspections, certifications, and program requirements, including fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, and PPE programs as applicable.


• Conduct field visits to reinforce safety expectations, coach employees, and support supervisors in addressing unsafe behaviors and conditions.


• Assist with employee engagement initiatives related to workplace safety.


• Facilitate annual Fire Drills and Tornado drills.


• Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of safety procedures, forms, and training materials under the direction of the Director.


• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices affecting workplace safety.


• Serve as a visible and approachable safety resource for employees, reinforcing Freije's commitment to a culture where safety is a shared responsibility.


• Maintain ISNetworld and Avetta platforms

Qualifications:

• OSHA 30-Hour certification required; OSHA 500/510 preferred


• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)


• 5+ years of experience in construction, industrial, or field-based safety roles


• Strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 standards


• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development


• Familiarity with fleet safety programs, driver qualification files, and DOT compliance requirements


• Experience managing contractor prequalification platforms such as ISNetworld and Avetta


• Working knowledge of safety programs, including fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, and PPE programs


• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety management systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.


• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

- Health Insurance starting at 99 cents per week

• Retirement savings plan with company match.


• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.


• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us at freije and play a key role in our continued success and growth. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Core Values

Grit: You Follow Through When Work is Hard

Lead From Your Seat: You think like an owner

Uber Customer Centric: You drive a "wow" experience

Endeavor to be Great: You strive to be the best version of yourself