Safety Manager I

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Safety Manager I. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with jobsite safety inspections and hazard identification to help maintain a safe work environment
Support implementation of the project safety plan and Wharton-Smith safety policies
Monitor jobsite activities to ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices
Assist with documentation of incidents, near-misses, and safety observations
Support safety meetings and safety training initiatives
Maintain safety records, reports, and compliance documentation
Other tasks as directed by the Safety Manager or project leadership team

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety standards
Ability to perform jobsite safety inspections and hazard recognition
Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and enforcement
Understanding of incident reporting and investigation procedures
Ability to review and support site-specific safety plans (SSSP)
Experience maintaining safety documentation, reports, and compliance records
Basic knowledge of construction processes and jobsite operations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for safety reporting
Ability to track and analyze safety metrics and observations
Basic knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards
OSHA 10-hour certification preferred (OSHA 30 a plus)
Ability to work in a construction jobsite environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Professionalism and accountability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to observe, identify, and document safety hazards
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and subcontractors
Willingness to learn and support construction safety programs and initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

RECRUITER POLICY:

Notice to Staffing Agencies
Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Wharton-Smith, Inc., including unsolicited resumes sent to a Wharton-Smith, Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Wharton-Smith, Inc. employees, or to Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s resume database will be considered Wharton-Smith, Inc. property. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Wharton-Smith, Inc. employee is authorized to bind Wharton-Smith, Inc. to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.