Safety Manager

Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading, implementing, and enforcing comprehensive safety programs across commercial roofing projects. This position ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, project-specific requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The Safety Manager will work closely with project managers, superintendents, foremen, roofing crews, subcontractors, and company leadership to identify and control hazards, prevent workplace injuries, conduct safety training, and promote a proactive safety culture throughout all commercial roofing operations.

Essential Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs for commercial roofing operations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA Construction Standards, including 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M – Fall Protection.
Conduct regular and documented jobsite safety inspections and audits.
Develop, review, and enforce project-specific Fall Protection Plans.
Ensure proper implementation of fall protection systems, including guardrails, personal fall arrest systems, warning lines, safety monitoring systems, and controlled access zones where applicable.
Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Specific Safety Plan (JSSP), Crane plan, and complete pre-task planning for roofing activities
Conduct and document toolbox talks, weekly safety meetings, new-hire orientations, and ongoing safety training.
Train employees on fall protection, ladder safety, scaffolding, aerial lifts, powered equipment, PPE, hazard communication, heat illness prevention, and other applicable construction hazards.
Perform regular inspections of commercial roofing jobsites, equipment, tools, ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, hoisting equipment, and fall protection systems.
Identify unsafe conditions and immediately communicate corrective actions to project management and field supervision.
Investigate accidents, injuries, property damage, near misses, and other safety incidents; conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective measures.
Maintain accurate OSHA records, incident reports, inspection documentation, training records, corrective-action logs, and safety statistics.
Monitor subcontractor safety compliance and verify required documentation before and during project operations.
Review subcontractor safety programs, insurance documentation, training records, competent-person qualifications, and project-specific safety plans as required.
Coordinate with general contractors, construction managers, owners, and other trades regarding site-specific safety requirements.
Participate in preconstruction meetings and assist with developing project-specific safety plans.
Respond to OSHA inspections, inquiries, citations, and corrective-action requirements.
Stay current with OSHA regulations, ANSI standards, manufacturer requirements, and commercial roofing industry best practices.
Assist management with workers' compensation claims, injury management, and return-to-work programs.
Develop safety metrics and reports for senior management and identify trends requiring corrective action.
Promote employee participation in safety programs and maintain a positive, proactive safety culture.
Travel regularly to commercial roofing projects throughout the assigned territory.
Commercial Roofing Safety Responsibilities

The Safety Manager will have specific responsibility for identifying and controlling hazards associated with:

Roof-edge and leading-edge work.
Low-slope and steep-slope commercial roofing.
Skylights and roof openings.
Penetrations and unprotected openings.
Tear-off and demolition operations.
Hot-applied roofing systems and kettles.
Torch-applied roofing operations.
Adhesives, solvents, primers, and other roofing chemicals.
Material handling and rooftop material storage.
Cranes, hoists, conveyors, and material lifts.
Aerial lifts and powered access equipment.
Ladders and scaffolding.
Electrical hazards and temporary power.
Heat stress and extreme weather conditions.
Silica and other airborne hazards.
Fire prevention and hot-work activities.
Personal protective equipment and respiratory protection.
Interaction between roofing crews and other construction trades.
OSHA & Regulatory Compliance

The Safety Manager will maintain strong working knowledge of applicable OSHA Construction Standards, with particular emphasis on:

29 CFR 1926 Subpart M – Fall Protection
29 CFR 1926.501 – Duty to Have Fall Protection
29 CFR 1926.502 – Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices
29 CFR 1926.503 – Training Requirements
Ladders and scaffolding requirements.
Aerial lift requirements.
Hazard Communication.
PPE requirements.
Respiratory protection.
Electrical safety.
Silica exposure requirements.
Heat illness prevention requirements were applicable.
Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Required Qualifications

OSHA 500 – Triner Course in OSHA Standards for Construction Industry
OSHA 510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
Strong knowledge of OSHA Construction and General Standards.
Demonstrated experience managing safety programs across multiple active job sites.
Experience with fall protection planning and implementation.
Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, training, and incident investigations.
Strong understanding of roofing-specific hazards and OSHA requirements.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively with field employees, foremen, superintendents, project managers, subcontractors, general contractors, and company executives.
Ability to travel between multiple commercial roofing projects.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic safety-management systems.
Certifications & Training Preferred

Bilingual (Spanish) including English
High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree in Occupation Health, Safety Management, or related field
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
First Aid/CPR/AED
Competent Person – Fall Protection
Competent Person – Scaffolding
Competent Person – Aerial/Scissor Lift
Silica Competent Person training
Qualified/Competent Person training applicable to commercial roofing operations
Physical & Travel Requirements

Work schedule may vary, flexible hours, may work weekends as needed, based on contract need and time frame.
Frequent travel to active commercial roofing jobsites.
Ability to climb ladders and access commercial roofs when required.
Ability to work at elevated heights while following all applicable fall protection requirements.
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, windy, and changing weather conditions.
Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods.
Ability to walk construction sites and inspect active work areas.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
License/Certification:

Certified Safety Professional (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Las Vegas, NV 89103 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Las Vegas, NV 89103: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person