Senior Safety Manager
United Integrated Services (USA) Corp. was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 2020. UIS is a U.S. subsidiary of United Integrated Services Co., Ltd. (UIS Taiwan) which was founded in Taiwan in 1982. UIS is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company. We provide fully integrated design-build services to our clients in the high-technology industry for their manufacturing facility needs. Our scope of services includes engineering design, high-tech factory planning, and on-time equipment and material delivery in which clean-room systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and tool hook-up, are all vital parts in need of total coordination.
Summary: The Senior Safety Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and execution of the organization’s safety and compliance programs across all construction operations. This role ensures regulatory compliance, drives continuous improvement in safety performance, and fosters a company-wide culture of safety excellence. This role provides day-to-day oversight of incident investigations, risk management initiatives, and safety performance metrics while partnering with operations leadership to proactively reduce workplace hazards and prevent incidents.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety Leadership & Strategy
- Provide day-to-day leadership for the company’s safety vision, strategy, and performance objectives across all construction projects and operations.
- Develop and implement enterprise-wide safety policies, procedures, and programs that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Establish and promote a strong safety culture that emphasizes accountability, hazard recognition, and proactive risk management.
- Advise executive leadership on safety performance, emerging risks, and compliance strategies.
- Align safety teams in identifying risks based on construction scheduling and sequence.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations and industry standards.
- Oversee company-wide safety audits, jobsite inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement mitigation strategies.
- Maintain compliance documentation and safety reporting systems across all operations.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections, investigations, or enforcement actions.
Incident Investigation & Corrective Action
- Provide leadership and oversight for the investigation of workplace incidents, injuries, near-misses, and property damage events.
- Direct root cause analysis processes and ensure thorough documentation of investigation findings.
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans based on investigation results.
- Communicate investigation findings and lessons learned to senior leadership and operational teams to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor trends in incidents and investigations to identify systemic risks and implement improvement strategies.
Training & Safety Development
- Develop and oversee company-wide safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and subcontractors.
- Ensure consistent safety education, hazard awareness, and compliance training across all project sites.
- Mentor and develop safety personnel and field leadership in safety management practices.
Operational Collaboration
- Partner with project executives, project managers, and field supervisors to integrate safety into all phases of project planning and execution.
- Provide guidance on high-risk activities, safety planning, and job hazard analysis for complex construction operations.
- Set safety performance goals while maintaining productivity and project timelines and support operational teams in achieving those goals.
Performance Monitoring
- Develop, track and analyze key safety performance indicators, including incident rates, investigation outcomes, and compliance metrics.
- Present weekly, client facing safety performance reports and improvement strategies to executive leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce incidents and strengthen operational safety standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of progressive safety leadership experience within construction, heavy civil, industrial, or infrastructure sectors.
- Proven experience leading large-scale safety programs.
- Extensive experience directing incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis.
- Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations, risk management practices, and compliance frameworks.
- Professional safety certifications CSP or CSM/CSD, and OSHA 500.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
UIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status. Or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
Disclaimer:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform assigned tasks.
- Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, and operate tools, equipment, or materials.
- Perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
- Climb ladders, stairs, or elevated surfaces as required by the job.
- Maintain visual acuity sufficient to read labels, instructions, safety signage, and documentation.
- Maintain balance and coordination while moving materials or operating equipment.
- Ability to work in physically demanding environments requiring frequent movement and manual labor.
Work Environment:
- Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment.
- Indoor and/or outdoor work environments, which may include varying temperatures and weather conditions.
- Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or active job sites, depending on project requirements.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility vests.
- Interaction with powered industrial equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Disclaimer:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
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