Safety Manager - Heavy Civil

Safety Manager – Heavy Civil Projects

Location: Arizona
Position Type: Full-Time

Join WW Clyde – Where You Work Matters

WW Clyde has delivered complex heavy-civil and aviation projects across the Intermountain West for nearly a century. Safety is our first core value—every task, every day. We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead site safety on current and upcoming projects. If you excel at field leadership, regulatory compliance, and training craft professionals, join our team and help every employee “Go Home Safe.”

Job Summary

The Safety Manager – Heavy Civil Projects oversees all safety and health programs on active jobsites, conducts daily inspections, leads incident investigations, and ensures full compliance with OSHA, FAA, OCIP, and owner requirements. You will serve as the primary safety resource for project management, superintendents, and subcontractors on a 5- to 6-day work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety and health inspections; maintain written logs of findings and corrective actions.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations; complete reports and track corrective measures.
• Verify superintendent, project management, and subcontractor compliance with safety requirements and OCIP guidelines.
• Attend pre-construction, pre-work, and in-progress meetings to address risk-management issues.
• Deliver safety orientations and task-specific trainings (e.g., fall protection, trenching, equipment spotter).
• Maintain up-to-date safety reference materials, SDS, and emergency plans on site.
• Coordinate toolbox talks, weekly supervisory meetings, and monthly safety stand-downs.
• Manage drug- and alcohol-related reasonable-suspicion procedures per FMCSA guidelines.
• Support bilingual (English/Spanish) communication and documentation as needed.

Qualifications

• Certification (choose one):
• CSP + 4 years construction safety experience
• ASP, GSP, or SMS + 6 years construction safety experience
• CHST or OHST + 8 years construction safety experience
• OSHA 500 course (Construction) completed within the last 24 months.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (Red Cross or equivalent).
• Completion of FMCSA-compliant 2-hour drug- and alcohol-reasonable-suspicion supervisory training.
• Proven knowledge of airport safety protocols and Owners Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work 5–6 days per week on site and maintain an insurable driving record.

Why Work for WW Clyde?

• Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus Potential
• Benefits from Day 1: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) Match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• People-First Culture: Nearly 100 years of heavy-civil excellence driven by safety and teamwork

Posting Closes: Open until filled
Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and pre-employment drug screen (including THC).
W.W. Clyde & Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What heavy civil experience do you have, if any?
• Why are you a strong fit for this Safety Manager role?
• Are you willing and able to work on-site every workday?
• Do you hold a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record?

Work Location: In person