Safety Manager

Safety ManagerBerg Construction, LLC is a growing general contractor operating across south-central Pennsylvania. We self-perform a broad range of civil and commercial work
- earthwork, site utilities, foundations, and structural construction
- and we take pride in delivering quality work on time and without shortcuts. Safety is not a compliance checkbox here; it is a core value backed by an active safety committee and executive-level commitment. We have been without a dedicated safety professional since January and are rebuilding that function. The person we hire will have real support: an experienced internal champion who knows our field operations, a safety committee that meets regularly, and leadership that will listen. This is a genuine opportunity to build and own a safety program rather than simply administer one someone else created.
The Safety Manager owns the day-to-day safety function for Berg Construction. You will split your time between our office and active job sites
- expect two to three field days per week
- and you will be the primary point of contact for OSHA compliance, incident investigation, training delivery, and safety program development. You will report directly to company leadership and collaborate closely with project managers, superintendents, and crew leads. This role works. That means you will be on sites, not just sending emails. You will have direct relationships with the craft workers who need to trust that your guidance makes their day safer, not harder.
Field Safety & ComplianceConduct regular job site inspections and safety audits across active projectsIdentify and correct hazards related to excavation, trenching, equipment operation, material handling, fall protection, and struck-by/caught-in exposuresEnsure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 (construction) and applicable state and local regulationsReview and enforce subcontractor safety plans and site-specific requirementsIncident Management & Root-Cause AnalysisInvestigate all incidents, near-misses, and first-aid events promptly and thoroughlyConduct structured root-cause analysis and develop corrective action plans with measurable closure datesMaintain OSHA 300/300A logs and coordinate any required regulatory reportingTraining & Safety CultureDesign and deliver safety training
- toolbox talks, new-hire orientations, competent person certifications, and topic-specific programs
- in ways that stick with field crewsSupport and strengthen the existing safety committeeBuild internal safety champions at the foreman and superintendent level so safe practices live on when you are not on siteProgram Development & AdministrationMaintain, improve, and implement Berg's written safety programs: hazard communication, fall protection, excavation, lockout/tagout, PPE, silica, and othersTrack safety data, prepare reports, and use trend analysis to prioritize improvement effortsCoordinate with HR on workers' compensation claims, return-to-work, and recordkeepingKeep current on regulatory changes and advise leadership on compliance obligationsWe are open to two candidate profiles and will shape the role to match the right person:Profile A
- Early Career / Recent GraduateA candidate with a degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a closely related field who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with technology. You will be paired with an experienced internal mentor who knows our operations and can provide field-credibility support while you develop.
Profile B
- Experienced Safety ProfessionalA candidate with 2–5+ years of direct construction safety experience who can step in with operational credibility on day one. You have seen excavations go wrong, you know what a competent person actually looks like in practice, and you have delivered training that field crews actually remember.
Across both profiles, we are looking for:Integrity
- you enforce the rules even when it is inconvenient and you do not look the other wayProactive mindset
- you identify and fix hazards before incidents happen, not afterCommunication skills
- you can explain a regulation to a crew member in plain language and write a clear incident report for an insurance carrierPersistence
- you follow up, you close corrective actions, and you do not let things fall through the cracksAnalytical thinking
- you connect data, trends, and observations to underlying causes rather than treating each incident as isolatedQualifications RequiredBachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, environmental science, construction management, engineering, or a related field; OR 2+ years of direct construction safety experience in lieu of degreeWorking knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 construction standards, including excavation/trenching (Subpart P), fall protection (Subpart M), scaffolding (Subpart L), and PPE requirementsAbility to pass a background check and meet site access requirements (valid drive