Project Safety Manager (Construction)

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The role is based out of the Grand Rapids office and primarily performed at active construction sites and office trailers.

Company

Christman is a nationally recognized general contractor established in 1894 and ranked among the top 100 ENR general contractors.

What you will do

• Lead and strengthen a proactive safety culture throughout commercial construction projects.
• Advise, mentor, and coach project teams, trade contractors, and stakeholders on safety standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Identify, evaluate, and control hazards during pre-construction planning and active job-site operations.
• Conduct site audits, monitor safety performance, implement corrective actions, and investigate incidents.
• Track and analyze safety data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Support company-wide safety initiatives, tools, technologies, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 5 years of commercial construction safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state safety regulations, hazard mitigation, and safety performance analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence project teams and contractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The position requires successful pre-employment drug and background screening.

Nice to have

• Experience with OCIP or CCIP projects.
• CSP or CIH certification, or the ability to obtain one.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employee-owner position supported by an employee stock ownership plan.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) contribution.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Work is performed at construction sites and office trailers, with required protective equipment and variable weather conditions.
• Physical activities include walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.