Project EH&S Manager

Project EH&S Manager

This position is based in our Charleston, SC area.

As a Project EH&S Manager, you're Samet's safety leader on the ground in the Charleston region - responsible for the health and safety of every worker, trade partner, client, and member of the public on our job sites. You'll administer the project Site Safety and Incident Prevention Program, serve as the trusted technical resource for project teams, and hold the line on compliance and culture.

Your mission is straightforward: make sure every team member, trade partner, client, and community member goes home safely, every single day. You'll set the tone for our safety culture and deliver it The Samet Way - with rigor, follow-through, and genuine care for the people behind the work. If you want to own safety at the project level for a growing firm, this is where you do it.

What You'll Do

• Provide clear, confident safety leadership on assigned job sites across the region.
• Maintain rigorous compliance with OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
• Train Associates and subcontractors on critical safety topics.
• Lead safety orientations with trade partners and subcontractors that set the tone for our safety culture.
• Facilitate meaningful safety meetings and enforce safety standards with accountability.
• Conduct thorough investigations of incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Receive, review, file, and document safety submittals with meticulous attention to detail.
• Provide expert guidance to subcontractors when they need support.
• Serve as the go-to technical resource and trusted advisor for the project team.
• Build client and internal-customer confidence by exceeding expectations, solving problems quickly, and following through on commitments.

What You Bring

• OSHA 30-Hour and/or 500-Hour Construction Safety Training Certification.
• Proven experience in safety management within the general construction industry.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and trade partner community.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (preferred).
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication.

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands: A field-intensive role with regular time on active construction sites and periodic office work. Frequently required to stand, walk (including on rough or uneven surfaces), climb stairs and ladders, bend, and wear appropriate PPE. While performing office duties, regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to handle equipment and files, reach, talk, see, and hear. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: A combination of active construction sites in various stages of completion and a professional office environment, with noise and light levels ranging from low to high. Unpleasant or potentially harmful fumes may occasionally be present (proper PPE provided). Temperature varies by location and season. Regular travel between job sites and offices across the region is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and the ability to manage safety documentation and reporting in industry-standard construction software. Proficiency in SharePoint and the ability to collaborate via Zoom or Teams and type professional correspondence.

Reasoning Ability: Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, regulations, plans, and specifications.

Certificates and Licenses: OSHA 30-Hour and/or 500-Hour Construction Safety Training Certification required. A valid driver's license is required. CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Why Samet

At Samet, we build more than projects - we build people. As one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the Southeast, we give our team the tools, training, and trust to take on real responsibility early and grow into the leaders our projects need.

You'll learn directly from some of the best builders in the business, backed by structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders. You'll work on meaningful projects, supported by an award-winning safety culture and a team that genuinely looks out for one another. And you'll do it all The Samet Way - with integrity, a commitment to quality, and a belief that how we build matters as much as what we build.

If you're ready to grow your career with a company that's invested in your success, we'd love to meet you.

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters and Agencies

Samet Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions and does not permit recruiters or agencies to solicit candidates to our hiring managers or employees. Resumes are only accepted under a signed agreement and a written request from the Director of Talent Strategy for a specific opening; no other Samet Corporation employee is authorized to engage an agency or bind the company. Any resume submitted otherwise becomes the property of Samet Corporation and may be pursued without obligation to pay a fee. All partnership and agreement inquiries must be directed to the Director of Talent Strategy.

Samet Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Samet participates in E-Verify.