TekCom Resources is seeking an experienced Safety Manager for a leading telecom infrastructure company with projects throughout the Southeast. This role is ideal for a safety professional with a strong telecom or utility construction background and a proven track record of building, implementing, and improving effective company-wide safety programs.
This position will support multiple office and field operations throughout the Carolinas and surrounding markets, requiring approximately 25% or more travel. The ideal candidate must be comfortable visiting active construction sites, conducting field safety audits, delivering training, and working closely with operations teams across various locations.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience supporting field operations, creating a culture of safety accountability, ensuring OSHA and DOT compliance, and developing scalable safety policies and procedures across multiple locations and field teams.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide health and safety programs
Create and enforce safety policies, procedures, and training initiatives
Lead efforts to build a proactive safety culture across field and office operations
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory requirements
Conduct field audits, job-site inspections, and risk assessments
Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses while implementing corrective actions
Maintain and update Safety Manuals, Employee Handbooks, and safety documentation
Deliver safety training and presentations for employees and leadership teams
Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare weekly/monthly reporting
Support workers’compensation and auto insurance claims management and renewals
Partner with operations leadership to identify and reduce workplace hazards
Standardize safety practices across multiple office and field locations
Expectations
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence both field and executive teams
Ability to travel throughout the Carolinas and surrounding regions
Comfortable working in fast-paced telecom construction and infrastructure environments
Strong communication, organizational, and reporting skills
Ability to drive accountability while maintaining positive working relationships
Top Skills Needed
Telecom construction safety
OSHA compliance
DOT compliance
Safety program development
Risk assessment and mitigation
Incident investigation
Field safety audits
Training and development
Safety metrics and reporting
Policy and procedure creation
Required Qualifications
Proven experience as a Safety Manager or similar leadership role
Background supporting telecom, utility, OSP, fiber, or infrastructure construction environments
Strong understanding of OSHA and DOT regulations
Experience creating and implementing safety programs and procedures
Ability to analyze safety data and generate reporting metrics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and leadership abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or related field
CSP, CHST, OSHA certifications, or other relevant safety credentials
Experience supporting multi-location operations
Experience within fiber broadband, telecom construction, or utility infrastructure projects
What Will Catch Our Eye
Candidates with telecom or fiber broadband construction experience who have successfully built or transformed safety programs across growing organizations will stand out. Experience creating measurable safety improvements, implementing standardized field procedures, and supporting large-scale infrastructure operations is highly preferred.
TekCom Resources Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*** Candidates must have current eligibility to work compliantly in the USA, unfortunately no visa sponsorships, transfers, OPT's or C2C can be considered at this time for this opportunity. ***
Benefits: Employees (and their families) have a choice of plans to purchase and enroll, including medical/vision, minimum essential coverage and/or dental. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan after meeting the enrollment criteria.
TekCom Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. In keeping with this commitment, we will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: Recruiters@TekComResources.com. We are compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.
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