Job Description:
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LHH is seeking a Safety Manager for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a construction client located near Merrillville, Indiana. This is an opportunity to join a well-established organization with a strong reputation for safety, employee development, and operational excellence. In this role, you will serve as a key safety leader, partnering with field operations to maintain an industry-leading safety culture, deliver impactful training programs, and support continuous improvement initiatives across multiple project sites. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $100,000-105,000 per year plus bonus and includes comprehensive benefit and insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.
*Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.*
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead safety initiatives supporting field operations across multiple project locations
Conduct jobsite inspections, audits, and safety observations
Identify hazards and implement corrective and preventative actions
Deliver safety training, orientations, and ongoing employee development programs
Investigate incidents, injuries, vehicle accidents, and near-miss events
Complete root cause analyses and recommend corrective measures
Monitor compliance with applicable safety regulations and company standards
Partner with operational leaders to reinforce safe work practices
Track safety metrics, trends, and performance indicators
Maintain safety records, certifications, and compliance documentation
Facilitate safety meetings and toolbox talks with field personnel
Support workers' compensation and return-to-work activities
Participate in customer audits and compliance reviews
Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and field employees
Assist with continuous improvement efforts related to workplace safety
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred
Minimum of 5+ years of safety leadership experience within the construction industry is required
Must have experience managing and administering safety programs
Ideal candidates will have experience supporting field-based operations environments
Preferred experience working within construction, infrastructure, utility, telecommunications, or related industries
OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications are preferred
Must possess strong leadership skills with the ability to influence employees without direct authority
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Safety Manager position near Merrillville, Indiana then please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.
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Pay Details:
$100,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Richard Bauchle
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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