Overview

Job Description Job Description About Norlee GroupNorlee Group, Inc. is a multi-trade building systems organization delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and technology solutions across commercial, industrial, institutional, and specialty markets. As part of our continued growth under the One Norlee platform, we are seeking a Safety Manager to support and strengthen our safety culture across operations.Position SummaryThe Safety Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and continuously improving the company's safety programs across multiple projects and locations. This role goes beyond site-level compliance and focuses on proactive risk management, leadership engagement, and accountability systems that support operational excellence.The Safety Manager partners closely with operations leadership, project teams, and field personnel to integrate safety planning into all phases of work while reinforcing a culture of personal responsibility, hazard awareness, and continuous improvement.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Safety Manager's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Lead and oversee safety efforts across multiple job sites and operational locationsProactively identify, assess, and mitigate hazards through planning, audits, and field presenceDevelop, implement, and continuously improve company safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with regulatory requirements and company standardsProvide strategic guidance and coaching to field leadership, supervisors, and project teams on safety expectations and accountabilityPlan, coordinate, and deliver safety training programs to ensure understanding, engagement, and consistent application of safe work practicesLead or support incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action trackingCollaborate with Operations Managers, Project Managers, Directors, Superintendents, and the Safety Director to integrate safety into pre-construction planning, JHAs, toolbox talks, and daily work executionMonitor compliance with OSHA and applicable local, state, and federal safety regulationsTrack safety performance metrics, audit results, leading indicators, and trends; prepare reports for internal leadershipSupport emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness efforts across projectsEnsure subcontractors, vendors, and partners meet Norlee Group safety expectationsMaintain accurate safety documentation, logs, and recordsServe as a visible safety leader in the field, reinforcing expectations through presence, observation, and engagementCompetencies Leadership & Influence Demonstrates the ability to lead without direct authority, influence field teams, and partner effectively with operations to achieve shared safety goals.Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels; Attentively listens to others; Adjusts to fit the audience and the message; Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization; Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinionsManages Conflict: Steps up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; Works out tough agreements and settles disputes equitably; Facilitates breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives; Settles differences in productive ways with minimum noiseInstills Trust: Follows through on commitments; Is seen as direct and truthful; Keeps confidences; Practices what he/she preaches; Shows consistency between words and actionsDecision Quality: Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information; Relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement when making decisions; Considers all relevant factors and uses appropriate decision-making criteria and principles; Recognizes when a quick 80% solution will suffice. Conflict ManagementAddresses issues constr