Safety Manager

Safety Manager JW Fowler is a heavy civil contractor specializing in tunneling deep pipelines commercial facilities and water/wastewater treatment facilities for communities on the west coast. From a small, family-owned and managed company, we’ve grown to serve the infrastructure needs of communities throughout Oregon, Washington, and California. Our passion for construction motivates the team to continuously grow and improve. Specific Responsibilities This will implement and maintain a comprehensive project and/or corporate-wide safety program to ensure security and safety of all employees, while maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The following responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time. Lead safety performance across tunneling and underground projects in alignment with company program and owner requirements Support compliance with OSHA, Cal OSHA, and owner driven safety provisions including underground construction, air quality, confined space, and access requirements Maintain a strong field presence, working directly with crews, foremen, and superintendents daily Drive pre task planning through JHA and daily work plans so hazards are addressed before work begins Identify trends in the field and develop targeted training aligned with upcoming work and site conditions Lead toolbox meetings, underground safety training, and task specific instruction Support safe execution of shafts, tunneling operations, material handling, ventilation, and access systems Lead incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions Coordinate across multiple projects to share lessons learned and improve consistency What we are looking for Strong field leadership, comfortable walking active jobs daily and engaging crews directly Experience in heavy civil, tunneling, shaft construction, or underground work preferred Ability to apply safety to how the work is planned, sequenced, and executed, not just enforce compliance Working knowledge of OSHA and Cal OSHA requirements Practical, solutions focused approach that supports production while maintaining safe operations Qualifications 5 to 10 years of safety experience in heavy civil construction, preference for tunneling or underground work OSHA 30 Hour Construction minimum Current First Aid and CPR certification Competent Person designations relevant to scope including excavation, confined space, fall protection Cal OSHA trenching and excavation competent person training Confined space training compliant with Cal OSHA requirements Experience working under Cal OSHA Tunnel Safety Orders preferred Ability to support Injury and Illness Prevention Program implementation and documentation Underground ventilation and air monitoring Gas detection and hazardous atmosphere controls Shaft construction and hoisting operations Slurry or EPB tunneling operations Lockout Tagout in underground environments Emergency response planning for underground work Technical Knowledge · Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices · Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety · Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics and talk in front of large groups to provide effective training. · Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics · Proficient in MS Office; working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus. · Outstanding organizational skills · Diligent, with great attention to detail Physical Demands Ability to stand or walk for long periods; use arms and hands to reach for, handle and manipulate objects; lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Climb up and down ladder, scaffolds, and other objects. Stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices, and other normal sounds consistent with construction job sites. J.W. Fowler is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or age. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Pay: $135,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Experience: Safety experience in heavy construction : 5 years (Required) Trenching and Excavation : 5 years (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person