Safety Manager - Construction

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a leading General Contractor recognized for excellence across the
Southeast, is seeking an experienced and motivated Safety Manager to join our team in
Jacksonville, Florida. This position will support our JEA wastewater project and play a
vital role in maintaining our strong culture of safety, quality, and teamwork.

Primary responsibilities:
• Develop and implement current safety training programs as required, including
Competent Person classes.
• Identify safety training needs and provide safety training as appropriate.
• Conduct project pre-construction meetings and review site-specific safety plans.
• Conduct safety assessments to track trends and ensure compliance with company,
Federal, and State regulatory standards.
• Assists Project Management in developing site-specific safety plans.
• Coach project team members on safety leadership & management practices.
• Review Safety Task Assignment (STA) to provide feedback for improvement.
• Conducts equipment training and evaluations.
• Be able to deliver reports.
• Conduct documented safety walks when visiting jobs via KPA EHS software.
• Conduct incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Assisting injured employees and managing return-to-work processes.
• Establishing clinic and hospital relationships prior to project start.
• Serving as the go-to safety resource for the jobsite.

Technical skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Data analysis
• In-depth knowledge of confined spaces (permit required and non-permit required),
cranes, excavations, fall protection, and scaffolding.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA standards, and construction safety
best practices.

Qualifications:
• Effective participation in a team environment.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do,” “let’s find a solution” attitude.
• Dependable, professional verbal and written communication skills and complex
problem-solving skills required.
• Strong organizational skills and team collaboration abilities.
• Dependable, proactive, and trustworthy.
• CPR/first aid/AED trained.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• BCSP certification (CSP, SMP, ASP, CHST, or STSC) is preferred.
• 3-5 years of safety experience in commercial construction or water/wastewater
projects strongly preferred.

What we offer:

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Wharton-Smith offers an outstanding
benefits package, including:
• Competitive salary
• Company-paid HSA High-Deductible Health Plan (family coverage also available)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Company truck (available for personal use)
• Company credit card
• Two annual bonuses (August and December)
• 401(k) with 10% company match! (Roth & Traditional; 3-year vesting)
• 17 days of PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A supportive, people-first, and award-winning culture
Voted Best Places to Work by the Orlando Business Journal – 2025, 2024, 2023,
2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018!

Join Our Team!
If you’re passionate about promoting safety, reducing risk, and making an impact in the
construction industry, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to join Wharton-Smith, Inc. and help us continue building safely and
successfully across the Southeast.