Job Description

Confidential Opportunity – Safety Manager (Commercial Construction)

About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a highly respected, well-established general contractor seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead and elevate safety performance across multiple commercial construction projects. This organization is known for its strong culture, long-term employee retention, and commitment to best-in-class safety practices.

Position Overview
This role will provide leadership, direction, and oversight of all jobsite safety initiatives, working closely with project teams and subcontractors to ensure a proactive, compliant, and continuously improving safety environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of safety professionals, fostering a strong safety-first culture
• Drive continuous improvement of company-wide safety programs and initiatives
• Partner with project teams and subcontractors to clearly define and implement safety expectations at the jobsite level
• Facilitate preconstruction and pre-task planning meetings to establish safe work practices and procedures
• Conduct and lead regular safety meetings with field teams and trade partners
• Oversee and support enforcement of company safety policies, including substance abuse programs
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations (OSHA)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction safety, with leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
• Professional certification such as CHST 
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation + bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
• Leadership role with a respected and stable general contractor
• Opportunity to influence and enhance safety culture across projects

Please send your resume to Megan Cantone @ megan.cantone@gogpac.com OR call 605.610.1570!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.