Safety Manager

SummaryBalfour Beatty is seeking aSafety Manager in Charlotte. The ideal candidate will be a proactive relationship-driven safety professional with strong knowledge of construction safety programs regulatory compliance and field-based risk mitigation. This role oversees the implementation of Balfour BeattysZero Harmprogram ensuring a safe healthy and compliant work environment across assigned projects or Safety Manager will collaborate closely with Project Managers Superintendents trade partners inspectors and field teams to identify hazards coach teams on best practices conduct investigations and drive continuous improvement in safety culture. This position also administers training programs audits incident reporting processes and proactive risk strategies to support operational excellence and employee FunctionsZero Harm Leadership:Champion Balfour BeattysZero Harmculture by promoting safe work practices proactive hazard recognition and accountability across all Program Management:Implement and maintain project-specific safety plans crisis management plans and environmental compliance & Education:Develop and deliver training programs including new employee orientation annual refresher training task-specific instruction subcontractor training and first-aid Inspections & Audits:Conduct regular jobsite inspections safety audits and NC STAR or regulatory compliance reviews; document findings and coordinate corrective Response:Lead incident investigations root-cause analyses workers compensation reporting and follow-up mitigation strategies; maintain accurate incident logs and OSHA Support:Participate in preconstruction meetings to review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and ensure safety requirements are incorporated into project Compliance:Stay current on OSHA environmental and local/state regulations; communicate updates to field teams and ensure & Reporting:Prepare safety reports audit findings monthly metrics and safety-related bid documents; maintain documentation according to company Support:Assist project teams with sediment/erosion control environmentally responsible practices and field safety Relations & Culture:Build strong relationships with internal teams subcontractors and clients while promoting teamwork leadership and continuous RequirementsBachelors degree in Safety & Environmental Health Construction Management Engineering or related field.5 years of commercial construction safety 30 or CHST certification.2 years of supervisory or training knowledge of OSHA standards environmental regulations and construction safety best ability to conduct safety audits incident investigations and compliance communication documentation and relationship-building with Microsoft Office and standard communication ExperienceOSHA Outreach Trainer supporting NC STAR programs or similar compliance in workers compensation case management and return-to-work programs.