Project Safety Manager

Company Overview

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.

Position Summary

Upchurch is seeking an experienced Project Safety Manager to support an active construction project in Widows Creek, Alabama. This on-site role is responsible for promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and partnering with project leadership to proactively manage risk. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in construction safety, incident investigation, and workers’ compensation management, with the ability to work effectively with both field and corporate safety teams, the General Contractor (GC) and/or Owner Rep.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify hazards and implement preventive and corrective measures to reduce risk.

• Collaborate closely with Upchurch project leadership and the General Contractor’s safety team to ensure safety remains a top priority.

• Lead and conduct thorough incident investigations, including injuries, near misses, property damage, and theft, utilizing root cause analysis techniques.

• Supervise and support employee safety compliance across the project.

• Support company-wide safety initiatives and ensure consistent application of safety policies and procedures.

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Corporate Safety and the Upchurch safety team to align project efforts with organizational safety objectives.

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations to improve overall safety performance.

• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare reports using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Deliver effective safety training and promote a proactive, team-based safety culture.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.

• Manage workers’ compensation cases in coordination with Third-Party Administrators (TPAs), from initial reporting through claim resolution.

• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in construction safety management.

• Collaborate closely with Upchurch project leadership creating but not limited to the following:

  • Pre-Task Plans (PTP), Method of Procedures (MOP) and lift plans.

• Demonstrated experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.

• Prior supervisory experience with direct employee oversight.

• Experience managing safety functions across multiple locations or projects.

• OSHA 500 certification required.

• Safety-related education, certification, degree, or relevant coursework preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on active construction sites in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required for safety equipment.

• Ability to perform safety inspections, including climbing ladders and scaffolding.

• Ability to pass a clean driving record.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.