Safety Manager

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Safety Manager. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in our Palm Beach Gardens region.

Primary responsibilities:

Assist with jobsite safety inspections and hazard identification to help maintain a safe work environment
Support implementation of the project safety plan and Wharton-Smith safety policies
Monitor jobsite activities to ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices
Assist with documentation of incidents, near-misses, and safety observations
Support safety meetings and safety training initiatives
Maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation
Other tasks as directed by the Safety Manager or project leadership team

Technical skills:

Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
Ability to perform jobsite safety inspections and hazard recognition
Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and enforcement
Understanding of incident reporting and investigation procedures
Ability to review and support site-specific safety plans (SSSP)
Experience maintaining safety documentation, reports, and compliance records
Basic knowledge of construction processes and jobsite operations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for safety reporting
Ability to track and analyze safety metrics and observations

Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards
OSHA 10-hour certification preferred (OSHA 30 a plus)
Ability to work in a construction jobsite environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Professionalism and accountability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to observe, identify, and document safety hazards
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and subcontractors
Willingness to learn and support construction safety programs and initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability
Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.