Job Description

Safety Manager

Talbot County, MD

*Must be local*

Diversified Safety Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to represent the Owner on a healthcare construction project. The selected individual will serve as a trusted safety partner, ensuring compliance, collaboration, and consistent safety performance across all contractors and trades on site.

This position requires someone with a proven track record of leadership in complex construction environments who can drive accountability while maintaining a calm, approachable, and professional presence on site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all site safety efforts on behalf of the Owner.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments, and maintain accurate logs, reports, and safety documentation.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce project-specific safety plans, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety orientations, and training sessions for site personnel.
• Maintain regular on-site presence and actively participate in project and team meetings to provide proactive safety guidance.
• Investigate and document accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with general contractors and subcontractors to maintain a proactive safety culture.
• Provide clear, solution-focused communication between the Owner, contractors, and internal teams.
• Support additional project-specific safety initiatives and compliance requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction safety experience, including lead or management-level oversight .
• Prior experience supporting healthcare, life science, or commercial construction
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field or BCSP certification (CSP, CHST, etc.) required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional yet easygoing personality.
• Ability to build relationships, drive compliance, and represent the Owner’s interests effectively.

Diversified Safety Services is a nationwide safety consulting firm supporting contractors across all trades, from general contractors to specialty and subcontractors. We act as an extension of our clients’ safety teams by providing top-tier site safety oversight, documentation, inspections, and compliance support. We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

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