Safety Manager - Construction

Insight Global • Fremont, CA • 19h ago

Job Description

The Construction Safety Manager is responsible for proactively ensuring that all construction activities-specifically structural work, tool installation, and mechanical crafting-are planned and executed safely. This role goes beyond traditional site safety enforcement by actively reviewing construction plans, methods of procedure (MOPs), lift plans, and sequencing to identify and mitigate risk before work begins.

The Safety Manager serves as an independent safety authority on site, partnering with construction managers, superintendents, engineers, and trade partners to verify that every scope of work is built on a safe, executable plan, not just a compliant one.

Key Responsibilities

Proactive Safety Planning & Plan Validation

Review construction drawings, installation plans, lift plans, MOPs, and sequencing plans for structural steel, heavy equipment, tool install, and mechanical scopes to proactively identify safety risks prior to execution

Validate that construction plans are not only code-compliant but logistically and operationally safe for real-world field conditions

Identify gaps, conflicts, or unsafe assumptions in construction plans and work with project teams to resolve them before work starts

Participate in pre-construction and pre-task planning meetings to ensure safety is embedded into execution strategy

Field Safety Leadership

Serve as the on-site safety authority with the ability to stop work when unsafe conditions or practices are identified

Conduct daily field walks and job hazard analyses (JHAs) focused on high-risk activities such as rigging, lifts, elevated work, mechanical installs, and tool setting

Verify that approved plans and safe work methods are being followed in the field

Ensure proper use of PPE, fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined space controls, and energy isolation procedures

Structural, Mechanical & Tool Install Expertise

Oversee safety for complex construction scopes including:

Structural steel erection and modification

Heavy tool and equipment installation

Mechanical systems installation (HVAC, piping, utilities)

Rigging, hoisting, and critical lift activities

Review rigging plans, crane setups, load paths, and clearances for safety and feasibility

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure compliance with OSHA, site-specific safety programs, and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations

Maintain safety documentation including permits, JHAs, inspection logs, incident reports, and corrective action tracking

Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation

Collaboration & Communication

Partner closely with construction managers, superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors to align on safe execution strategies

Act as a safety advisor and mentor, promoting a strong safety culture across all trades

Clearly communicate risks, corrective actions, and safety expectations to all levels of the organization

Pay Range for this role is $50 - $60 depending on years of experience and education.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

7+ years of experience in construction safety management, preferably within industrial, manufacturing, or large-scale commercial construction

Strong hands-on knowledge of structural steel, mechanical systems, and tool/equipment installation

Proven experience reviewing and validating construction plans, lift plans, and work procedures for safety

Deep understanding of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices

Ability to identify unsafe conditions proactively rather than reactively

Strong field presence with the confidence to challenge unsafe plans or practices - Experience on active manufacturing, data center, or high-tech industrial sites

Background as a superintendent, foreman, or craft professional prior to moving into safety

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without authority

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