SENIOR SAFETY MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY

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 within the Oregon Division operations.

The Senior Site Safety Manager acts as the primary escalation point for jobsite safety concerns and regulatory inspections while supporting strategic safety objectives.

 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL 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 ensuring plans comply with Lewis Site Specific Safety Plan.
• 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.
• 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

• Manage Safety Manager, Safety Coordinators and Safety Representatives
• Function 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.
• Support staffing assignments in conjunction with General Superintendents and Directors
• Partner with Preconstruction teams to support project planning with focus on safety considerations and risk mitigation.
• Staff management – recruitment, onboarding, training, advocacy, mentoring, staffing, performance evaluations, compensation reviews, etc.

Data & Reporting

• Develop and maintain project specific safety dashboards; analyze leading and lagging indicators in accordance with client requirements.
• Provide monthly safety performance reports to Operations leadership.
• Recommend proactive safety measures based on trend analysis and predictive metrics for assigned projects, aligned with client requirements
  
  

EH&S Program Support

• Coordinate with Safety Leaders across Lewis operating divisions to ensure a consistent safety culture, policies, and processes throughout the enterprise.
• EH&S improvement – Only modified with buy-in from other Divisions – working through Enterprise Safety Advisory Group and using our CMP tool. 
• Selectively participate in industry associations that deliver high value in education, industry advocacy, and business development.
• Support in the following areas includes:
  • Develop safety training programs by identifying needs, curating content, and implementing training that drives lasting knowledge and behavior change.
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