Assistant Safety Manager (Riggs Self Perform)

Employment Type:   Full-Time 

FSLA: Salary/Exempt 

Division:  Riggs 

Department:  Safety 

Reports to:  Corporate Safety Director 

Supervisory Duties: Yes 

The Assistant Safety Manager- Self Perform is responsible for assisting in implementing, and maintaining the company’s safety program across all job sites in the Northeast Region. This role ensures compliance with CCC, and all regulatory safety requirements. It fosters a proactive, behavior-based safety culture among field employees including superintendents, carpenters, laborers, and masons. The Assistant Safety Manager- Self Perform will conduct regular site visits, train employees, and investigate incidents to drive continuous improvement. 

Responsibilities / Essential Functions 

• Maintain company-wide safety policies and job-specific safety plans. 

• Conduct regular jobsite visits to ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards. 

• Attend frequent external and internal trainings  

• Participation at JSA review and Jobsite Gym is imperative 

• Attend corporate safety meetings 

• Lead self perform preconstruction safety meetings 

• Perform hazard assessments and implement corrective actions to reduce risk. 

• Investigate incidents and near-misses; prepare detailed reports and lead root cause analysis. 

• Ensure proper use and availability of PPE and fall protection systems. 

• Monitor subcontractors’ safety compliance and coordinate site-wide safety efforts. 

• Work with teams to ensure completion of pre-task documentation 

• Fall Protection Plans, Demo Plans, Silica Exposure Control Plans. 

• Maintain safety documentation, including OSHA logs, safety meeting records, and training certifications. 

• Coordinate with superintendents to plan for safe means and methods during high-risk activities such as scaffolding, formwork, heavy lifting, and concrete work. 

• Stay current on local, state, and federal safety regulations. 

Key Skills 

• Strong communication skills. 

• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.  

• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.  

• Motivated and driven.  

• Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration as well as independently.   

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.  

• Highly developed sense of professional ethics.  

• Commitment to quality 

• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and create efficiencies.  

Required Experience  

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills- This is key, this role requires a strong presence. 

• Must be a self starter. Good manager or time. 

• Preferably some construction safety experience, preferably with Concrete, Finish and Rough Carpentry, Masonry(carpenters, laborers, masons). 

• Knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards. 

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification required. 

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to job sites regularly. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field, or comparable experience. 

• Experience with high-risk activities such as concrete forming, scaffolding, trenching, or demolition. 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.