Senior Level Construction Safety Manager Jobs
Senior level construction safety manager jobs put experienced professionals in charge of safety program ownership, regulatory compliance leadership, and the site teams that execute protection protocols across complex construction environments. Roles are predominantly on-site, concentrated in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like WSP, Meta, and TSMC hiring at this level now.
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This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Safety Manager to monitor and oversee all onsite construction activities for a large EPCM mining project in our growing Earth & Environment team. This full-time onsite position can be based anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, Alaska, or near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for those not local to the projects.
The full-time Construction Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining project safety programs to ensure all construction activities are performed in compliance with applicable regulations, company requirements, and project-specific safety standards. The role provides leadership, oversight, and coaching to project personnel and contractors, promoting a proactive safety culture focused on hazard identification, risk mitigation, and incident prevention.
The Construction Safety Manager will be responsible for overseeing health, safety, and environmental (HSSE) performance across the project and site compliance with all local, regional, legislative and client regulations and standards. The Construction Safety Manager will verify and validate the contractors are delivering safe civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks scopes for projects that may involve open pit and/or underground environments. This role involves collaborating with internal WSP construction, engineering, and procurement team members and with the client, contractors, and other stakeholders to foster a strong health and safety culture that is focused on delivering successful outcomes.
Your Impact
- Lead the development and implementation of project safety programs, controls, and health initiatives that comply with all local, regional, legislative and client regulations and standards across the project site.
- Review and oversee contractors’ environmental, health, and safety plans and procedures, supporting contractor pre-qualification and selection processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure the preparation and maintenance of project emergency response and preparedness plans, as well as comprehensive health programs that consider public impacts and assessments.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards in the workplace and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Lead the delivery of training programs for company/project employees on health and safety protocols, emergency response procedures, project specific requirements and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Investigate workplace incidents and near misses, as per company workplace incident policy and procedure. Document findings and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve safety measures.
- Collect and analyze health and safety data, preparing reports for management that highlight performance metrics, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of WSP’s mining EPCM practice.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field.
- Equivalent construction and safety experience may be considered.
- 10+ years of relevant hands-on safety management experience in active mining settings, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked across process, open pit, and underground mine development projects.
- Experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure, such as haul roads, underground access (declines, shafts, drifts), waste rock facilities, tailings systems, and associated support facilities and related environmental controls.
- Experience performing risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
- Commitment to safety. MSHA certification is required, while other certifications (CMSP, CSP, CSMC, CIH, etc.) and OSHA 30-hour are preferred. MSHA Authorized Trainer is preferred.
- Knowledge of construction and mine safety regulations, planning, and risks.
- Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills with good working computer capabilities in MS Office products.
- Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end-users.
- Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment both above and underground. Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
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WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Mining Construction Safety Manager to monitor and oversee all onsite construction activities for a large EPCM mining project in our growing Earth & Environment team. This full-time onsite position can be based anywhere in the United States with preference in Nevada, Utah, Alaska, or near major mining projects. Travel per diem is available for those not local to the projects.
The full-time Construction Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining project safety programs to ensure all construction activities are performed in compliance with applicable regulations, company requirements, and project-specific safety standards. The role provides leadership, oversight, and coaching to project personnel and contractors, promoting a proactive safety culture focused on hazard identification, risk mitigation, and incident prevention.
The Construction Safety Manager will be responsible for overseeing health, safety, and environmental (HSSE) performance across the project and site compliance with all local, regional, legislative and client regulations and standards. The Construction Safety Manager will verify and validate the contractors are delivering safe civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and earthworks scopes for projects that may involve open pit and/or underground environments. This role involves collaborating with internal WSP construction, engineering, and procurement team members and with the client, contractors, and other stakeholders to foster a strong health and safety culture that is focused on delivering successful outcomes.
Your Impact
- Lead the development and implementation of project safety programs, controls, and health initiatives that comply with all local, regional, legislative and client regulations and standards across the project site.
- Review and oversee contractors’ environmental, health, and safety plans and procedures, supporting contractor pre-qualification and selection processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure the preparation and maintenance of project emergency response and preparedness plans, as well as comprehensive health programs that consider public impacts and assessments.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards in the workplace and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Lead the delivery of training programs for company/project employees on health and safety protocols, emergency response procedures, project specific requirements and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Investigate workplace incidents and near misses, as per company workplace incident policy and procedure. Document findings and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve safety measures.
- Collect and analyze health and safety data, preparing reports for management that highlight performance metrics, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth of WSP’s mining EPCM practice.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, or related field.
- Equivalent construction and safety experience may be considered.
- 10+ years of relevant hands-on safety management experience in active mining settings, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked across process, open pit, and underground mine development projects.
- Experience in large-scale heavy civil construction, process facilities, and/or mining infrastructure, such as haul roads, underground access (declines, shafts, drifts), waste rock facilities, tailings systems, and associated support facilities and related environmental controls.
- Experience performing risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
- Commitment to safety. MSHA certification is required, while other certifications (CMSP, CSP, CSMC, CIH, etc.) and OSHA 30-hour are preferred. MSHA Authorized Trainer is preferred.
- Knowledge of construction and mine safety regulations, planning, and risks.
- Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills with good working computer capabilities in MS Office products.
- Ability to liaise between designers, owners, contractors, and end-users.
- Able to walk distances on uneven sites, climb small ladders, and work in an active construction environment both above and underground. Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
#LI-GD1
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Senior Level Construction Safety Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level construction safety manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned safety programs end-to-end, not just implemented policies someone else designed. Demonstrable experience managing multi-site compliance, leading incident investigations, and presenting safety metrics to executive stakeholders gives candidates a clear edge. Certifications like CSP or CHST, combined with a record of reducing recordable incident rates, signal the depth these roles require.
Which companies hire senior level construction safety managers?
Companies hiring senior level construction safety managers right now include WSP, Meta, and TSMC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is driven by large general contractors, infrastructure developers, and industrial construction firms managing high-volume or high-hazard project portfolios.
Are there remote senior level construction safety manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles require significant on-site presence given the nature of construction safety oversight. About 17% of senior level construction safety manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be program director or corporate safety leadership roles rather than field-facing positions.
What makes a construction safety manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by program ownership rather than task execution. That means setting the safety strategy for an entire project or organization, mentoring junior safety staff, interfacing directly with clients and regulators, and holding accountability for compliance outcomes. The scope is broader, the technical expectations are deeper, and the expectation to lead without close supervision is absolute.
Which industries hire the most senior level construction safety managers?
Senior Level construction safety manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their projects involve complex regulatory environments, large workforces, and significant liability exposure that demands experienced safety leadership.