Project Safety Manager
Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Job Summary
Project Safety Manager Heavy Civil Construction
Location: Northwest Ohio Northeast Indiana (future projects nationwide)
Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with a nationally recognized heavy civil and industrial contractor to find an experienced Project Safety Manager. Our client ranks among ENRs Top 100 contractors and builds critical infrastructure across the country including highways bridges rail dams and mining projects. They have been in business for decades and have a reputation for strong teams disciplined execution and a people-first culture where safety comes first.
This role starts on a project in Northwest Ohio. Subsequent assignments will be on projects across the country making it a great fit for a safety leader who enjoys project-based work and wants long-term growth with a stable employee-owned company.
What Youll Do
- Lead and oversee the project safety program including site-specific safety policies and procedures
- Monitor day-to-day heavy civil operations for compliance with company OSHA and client safety requirements
- Conduct new hire orientations safety meetings and ongoing training
- Hold the authority to stop unsafe work and set the standard for safety culture on site
- Assess risk lead incident investigations and drive corrective actions
- Track analyze and report project safety statistics
- Support project setup alongside the Project Manager
- Manage safety within budget and follow cost control measures
- Serve as a safety point of contact for the client and subcontractors
- Collaborate with the regional safety team
What You Bring
- 5 years in a construction safety supervisory role
- Strong working knowledge of heavy civil construction
- OSHA 500 or equivalent preferred
- BCSP certification (CSP ASP or CHST) preferred
- Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field preferred
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- A positive attitude and the ability to motivate field crews
- Willingness to relocate or travel for future project assignments
Working Conditions
- Active jobsite environment that requires standing walking climbing bending and crawling with exposure to high noise levels
- Office time includes computer work and occasionally lifting 5 to 20 lbs
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary based on experience
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401(k) match
- Medical dental and vision at one low premium
- Paid time off company holidays and voluntary benefits
Interested Apply directly or reach out to Nic LaPorta at Solid Rock Recruiting for a confidential conversation at
Required Experience:
Manager