Traveling Safety Manager

Job Title: Traveling Construction Safety ManagerLocation: On-site throughout United StatesSalary: $110,000-$140,000 + Per diem, Paid Travel, & BenefitsSkills: Construction Safety Management, OSHA 30 Certification, Incident Investigation, Program Leadership, Training FacilitationAbout the Construction Company / The Opportunity:This is an exciting opportunity to join a leader in the construction industry as a travel-based Safety Manager. You will empower project teams across multiple job sites, actively cultivating a culture of safety and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards. You’ll have the chance to develop and implement best-in-class safety programs, provide hands-on leadership, and directly impact workers’ well-being while advancing your career in a highly visible role overseeing large-scale projects nationwide.Responsibilities:Develop, implement, and continuously improve construction safety programs and site-specific safety plans.Translate corporate safety standards into practical field practices, compliance checkpoints, and KPIs.Identify trends and proactively drive initiatives to eliminate incidents, including near-miss and hazard reporting programs.Oversee new-hire and jobsite orientations; ensure correct documentation and access control.Plan and facilitate OSHA-compliant safety training aligned with project phases and risks.Prequalify subcontractors and review their safety programs, requiring designated safety representatives on each project.Lead daily and weekly jobsite inspections, assign corrective actions, and verify close-out of findings.Direct incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and report generation, maintaining all regulatory safety records.Coordinate emergency drills, equipment inspections, and fire prevention procedures with the onsite team.Coach and develop Safety Engineers and Coordinators through feedback and professional development plans.Must-Have Skills:B.S. in Safety & Health or related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of construction safety experience including lead or supervisory roles on active job sites.OSHA 30-hour Certification (required).Proven leadership, ability to influence without authority, and clear written/verbal communication skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common construction management software platforms.Nice-to-Have Skills:OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer Certification.CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) credentials.Bilingual Spanish language skills and cross-cultural communication abilities.Experience coordinating emergency preparedness, fire prevention, and response resources.Background in managing multi-site construction safety programs and vendor selection for safety resources.