Construction Safety Manager

The focus of Hodge Western Corp over the last 20 years started in heavy civil and evolved into technology-driven, specialty underground utility construction. We operate in three divisions: Renewables, Rock Trenching, and Directional Drilling. Our company works on projects throughout the western, southern, and midwestern United States. We are passionate about executing and growing our specialized methods for complex utility construction to provide our partner customers with significant advantages in both safety and efficiency over traditional means and methods.

We’re looking for an experienced Safety Manager to lead, strengthen, and continuously improve safety practices across our construction operations. This role is ideal for someone who knows how to balance compliance with real-world jobsite conditions—and who can earn respect in the field, not just enforce rules from an office. You will partner with project managers, superintendents, and crews to ensure everyone goes home safe at the end of the day.

Lead and manage the company’s safety program across multiple construction projects

Conduct regular jobsite safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments

Develop and deliver safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks

Investigate incidents and near-misses; implement corrective actions

Ensure compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety regulations

Maintain safety documentation, reports, and records

Serve as a trusted advisor to field leadership on hazard mitigation and best practices

Proactively identify trends and opportunities to improve safety performance

Support preconstruction planning with job hazard analyses and safety planning

5+ years of safety experience in construction (commercial, civil, or industrial preferred)

Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards

Proven experience conducting incident investigations and safety audits

Ability to influence and communicate effectively with field and office teams

Comfortable being present on active jobsites in varying conditions

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to jobsites as needed

OSHA 30 (or OSHA 500/510)

CHST, CSP, or other safety certification

Experience supporting multi-project or multi-state operations