Safety Manager | Syracuse, NY

Safety Manager

As a Safety Manager, you’ll lead the charge in building a culture where safety is more than a priority — it’s a core value. You’ll ensure best practices are implemented, compliance standards are met, and every team member goes home safe each day.

HazTek is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to oversee safety operations on our commercial construction projects. This role is critical in ensuring OSHA compliance, implementing best safety practices, and fostering a culture where every worker goes home safe.

• Oversee all aspects of a complex commercial construction project, ensuring full OSHA compliance

• Lead and mentor a team of on-site EHS professionals across multiple work areas

• Conduct daily safety meetings, orientations, and subcontractor safety briefings

• Perform regular field audits, jobsite inspections, and hazard assessments

• Lead incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning

• Partner with project leadership and ownership during safety walks and reviews

• Review and maintain safety documentation, plans, and programs

• Oversee high-risk activities including excavation, utilities, fall protection, scaffolding, and steel erection

• Drive a proactive, culture-first approach to safety across all contractors and trades

• Minimum 7 years direct construction safety experience required
• Degree in a safety related field preferred
• OSHA 510 and or 500 a plus
• CHST or CSP preferred
• Advance knowledge of construction safety standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required 
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills 

• Embody HazTek's Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Dependability, Leadership, Accountability

HazTek Safety Management is a full-service, objective safety partner, founded in 1997. The health, safety and well-being of employees and companies is our highest priority. We offer full-time employment, stability, competitive benefits, professional development, travel, diverse safety experiences, management support and the added benefit of working with a network of over 275 full-time HazTek safety professionals. 

At HazTek, We Stand Together for Safety

We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of the organization; an environment in which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.