Senior Site Safety Manager

The Opportunity

The Senior Site Safety Manager provides advanced leadership and technical expertise to ensure the effective implementation of Lewis’ Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program across multiple complex projects or high-risk portfolios.

This role serves as a key bridge between field operations and enterprise safety initiatives, driving regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and the development and mentoring of safety staff. The Senior Site Safety Manager provides leadership for Safety Department staff on a large campus or similarly complex project.
The Senior Site Safety Manager acts as the primary escalation point for jobsite safety concerns and regulatory inspections while supporting strategic safety objectives. This role also serves as the primary point of contact for the client’s safety department, providing a single, accountable interface for all safety-related matters.

Who We Are

At GCON Inc., we are redefining construction through an unwavering commitment to Unconventional Thinking, Value Delivery, and Continuous Improvement. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, with teams across Oregon, New Mexico, California, and Texas, we support a diverse portfolio of complex projects nationwide. As we continue to grow, we are investing in modern workplace technologies that enable secure collaboration and productivity across offices and job sites.

Key Responsibilities

Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)

• Collaborate with project teams to develop and customize Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs) for complex or multi-site projects, including projects within projects
• Partner with project teams to develop client-specific safety tools and requirements, including SSSPs
• Review and validate subcontractor SSSPs for completeness and regulatory compliance; intervene to address deficiencies
• Ensure consistent implementation of crisis management plans across all assigned sites

Safety Audits & Compliance

• Conduct advanced safety audits and trend analysis across assigned projects
• Lead pre-task plan audits for high-risk activities
• Manage regulatory inspections and citation responses; serve as liaison with regulatory agencies
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner and properly documented in safety management software

Incident Investigation & Claims

• Facilitate complex incident analysis meetings to identify root causes and contributing factors
• Identify systemic issues and recommend corrective actions or policy enhancements for assigned projects
• Partner with the Safety Director to oversee and triage vendor relationships and conduct occupational clinic performance reviews for assigned projects or campus environments

Training & Development

• Design and deliver advanced technical safety training for project and field leadership to strengthen hazard awareness and regulatory compliance
• Mentor Safety Managers, Coordinators, Representatives, and Administrators by setting clear expectations and providing ongoing coaching and development
• Support succession planning and leadership development within the safety team to build bench strength and continuity

Leadership & Communication

• Act as a visible and vocal safety leader, reinforcing and promoting Lewis’ safety-first culture
• Represent the Lewis safety program in client meetings and relevant industry associations
• Support business development efforts by contributing safety expertise to proposals, interviews, and client pursuits.

Data & Reporting

• Develop and maintain project-specific safety dashboards; analyze l