Safety Manager | Middletown, NY

About the position

At HazTek , safety isn’t just a priority — it’s our culture. As a Safety Manager , you’ll play a critical role in ensuring every team member goes home safe each day. You’ll oversee safety operations on a large-scale commercial construction project, drive compliance with OSHA standards, and promote proactive safety leadership across the site.

Responsibilities

• Provide general safety oversight across all project operations
• Conduct and document daily site inspections and safety audits
• Lead daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA) meetings and weekly Toolbox Talks
• Attend weekly progress meetings with clients to review safety performance
• Oversee subcontractor compliance with site safety programs
• Manage Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, and Excavation safety plans
• Perform and document incident investigations , including near-miss events

Requirements

• CHST certification required
• Minimum 5+ years of direct construction safety experience
• Heavy civil and excavation experience required
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with Amazon or similar high-profile clients is a plus
• Degree in a safety-related field preferred
• OSHA 510 and/or 500 a plus

Benefits

• full-time employment
• stability
• competitive benefits
• professional development
• travel
• diverse safety experiences
• management support
• working with a network of over 275 full-time HazTek safety professionals