Job Description
Job Description
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Position: Site Safety Manager / Construction
Employment Type: Hourly | Project Assignment - October 30, 2026 through June 2027
- Newark, Delaware area
- $50-$55 per hr.
- 40 hrs a week.
- Local candidate preferred
Project Summary:
Seeking one experienced Site Safety Manager to support an expansion project in Newark, Delaware. A major manufacturer of advanced materials used in semiconductor production. The company recently opened a 385,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Newark as part of a multiyear investment to expand its domestic manufacturing capabilities.
The Safety Manager will provide on-site safety oversight for construction and expansion activities, working closely with IMC's project management team and subcontractors. Responsibilities will include daily field inspections, hazard identification, contractor safety compliance, pre-task planning, safety meetings, and incident prevention.
Preferred Experience: Strong construction safety management background, ideally with experience in industrial manufacturing facilities, process equipment installation, mechanical/electrical work, and active operating facilities.
Company Expectations: The Project Health & Safety Field Position provides on-site health and safety support for construction and industrial projects. This is a field role, responsible for assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of project-specific health and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and client requirements. Works closely with project management, operating units, and client to promote a strong safety culture and prevent incidents.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Program Support & Administration
- Provide clerical and administrative support to project safety operations, including documentation control, recordkeeping, and reporting.
- Assist in planning, implementing, and maintaining project health and safety programs, procedures, and protocols.
- Prepare, compile, and present safety-related reports, metrics, and documentation to project leadership and management.
Regulatory Compliance & Inspections
- Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client health and safety regulations.
- Conduct routine inspections of work areas, job sites, equipment, and common areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Regularly assess tools, equipment, and machinery to verify they are in safe operating condition.
Field Safety Oversight
- Perform job site safety observations of field and craft personnel, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
- Support the management and oversight of Safe Work Permit Programs, including but not limited to:
- Hot Work
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Confined Space Entry
- Other permit-required activities
- Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues and recommend controls.
Incident Management
- Participate in and support incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes.
- Collaborate with operating units and adjacent contractors to implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Track and trend incident data to identify recurring risks and improvement opportunities.
Training & Communication
- Conduct and facilitate safety training sessions, orientations, and toolbox talks (e.g., TBSM, site safety orientations).
- Educate supervisors, managers, and project leaders on health and safety requirements and best practices.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through effective communication and engagement at all levels of the workforce.
Continuous Improvement
- Analyze health and safety data, trends, and observations to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Review existing work practices and recommend improvements to reduce risk and enhance safety performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company and client safety objectives.
Qualifications & Requirements
Certifications
- Required - OSHA 30
- Preferred - BCSP credentials such as CSP, CHST, or OHST, OSHA 500, 511, 510
Education
- Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field
Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of construction safety field experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting active construction or industrial projects.
Availability
- Local candidates required
- Willingness to travel for onsite project work as required.
- Ability to work scheduled and extended hours for special projects, including weekends when necessary.
Skills & Attributes
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong ability to collaborate effectively as part of a project team.
- Excellent problem evaluation and problem-solving skills.
- Professional and effective interaction with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role:
- Frequent walking on active construction sites, including uneven surfaces.
- Occasional climbing of stairs and ladders.
- Ability to work in varying environmental conditions typical of construction and industrial job sites.
Compensation & Travel
- Hourly Rate: $50-$55 per hour, commensurate with experience
- Local candidates preferred
- Per diem negotiable for non local candidates