Safety Manager

@ Gallagher Bassett
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Safety Manager

Saginaw, MI
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Gallagher Bassett provides claims management, risk consulting, and safety services. The Safety Manager focuses on construction and fire safety, ensuring standards meet federal, state, and local regulations while improving site safety and supervising staff.

Requirements

  • 6+ years engineering or safety experience
  • Safety and health consulting background
  • Registration or certification in IH, CSP, or PE
  • Experience in profit-loss management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
  • Professional safety or hygiene certification
  • Strong safety inspection skills
  • Leadership abilities

Full job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Overview

In-Field EHS Consultant

Gallagher Bassett Company - Technical Services Division

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Consultants to provide on-site safety leadership and support on construction, industrial, manufacturing, energy, and technology projects throughout the United States. Our consultants serve as the boots-on-the-ground safety resource for clients, partnering with project management teams, craft professionals, contractors, and owners to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and industry best practices.

Projects may include data centers, semiconductor facilities, solar installations, manufacturing plants, hospitals, commercial high-rise construction, infrastructure projects, and other large-scale construction and industrial environments.


How you'll make an impact

Essential Responsibilities

Conduct daily field safety observations, inspections, and audits.
Identify workplace hazards and work with project teams to implement corrective actions.
Monitor contractor compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements.
Lead or participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports for clients and stakeholders.
Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and employee training sessions.
Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), permits, and safe work plans.
Support high-risk activities including:
Fall protection
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Confined space entry
Crane and rigging operations
Excavation and trenching
Hot work
Electrical safety
Serve as the primary liaison between workers, supervisors, subcontractors, and client representatives regarding EHS matters.
Maintain an active field presence and promote safe work practices through coaching and engagement.
Assist clients with regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives


About You

5+ years of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) experience supporting construction, industrial, manufacturing, energy, utility, data center, semiconductor, or similar project environments.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, industry best practices, hazard recognition, incident investigation, and safety compliance programs.
Experience conducting field audits, inspections, safety observations, training, and corrective action management.
Ability to effectively communicate with project managers, supervisors, craft personnel, subcontractors, and client representatives.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic safety reporting systems.

Preferred Certifications

OSHA 30-Hour Construction
OSHA 510 and/or OSHA 500
CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician)
ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
STS-C (Safety Trained Supervisor Construction)
CSHO (Certified Safety & Health Official)
HAZWOPER 40-Hour
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
NFPA 70E
Fall Protection Competent Person
Excavation & Trenching Competent Person
Confined Space Competent Person


Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
  • Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
  • A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
  • The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

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