Safety and Fleet Safety Manager

Safety and Fleet Safety Manager

SAFETY & FLEET RISK

MANAGERReports ToOperations Director / Construction Vice PresidentPosition OverviewThe Safety & Fleet Risk Manager provides leadership, oversight, and administration of all occupational health, workplace safety, environmental compliance, and vehicle fleet risk management initiatives for a commercial electrical contracting organization. This position is responsible for establishing, executing, and continuously improving programs that ensure adnce to OSHA regulations, DOT requirements, client-specific safety expectations, and internal policies while promoting a culture centered on accountability, risk awareness, and incident prevention.

In addition to construction safety responsibilities, this role oversees all aspects of the company vehicle fleet program, including driver compliance, fleet-related risk mitigation, vehicle inspections, maintenance scheduling, telematics analysis, motor vehicle record monitoring, and accident prevention strategies. The position collaborates closely with executive leadership, project teams, field personnel, warehouse staff, and vehicle operators to reduce organizational risk, improve safety performance, and support operational effectiveness.

Primary ResponsibilitiesConstruction Safety Program Administration

• Design, implement, and oversee organization-wide safety programs, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, local, customer, and industry requirements.
• Establish annual safety objectives, benchmarks, and performance indicators.
• Maintain and revise the Corporate Health and Safety Manual.
• Assess program effectiveness through inspections, audits, evaluations, and trend analysis.
• Align safety initiatives with organizational goals and operational priorities.

Field Safety Management

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled site safety reviews and compliance inspections.
• Recognize workplace hazards and unsafe work practices and ensure timely corrective measures are implemented.
• Verify compliance with:o Fall protection requirementso Lockout/Tagout protocolso Electrical safety procedureso

NFPA 70E

standardso Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirementso Excavation and trenching safety practiceso Confined space entry procedureso Rigging and material handling operations

• Work collaboratively with project leadership and field supervisors to resolve safety concerns before incidents occur.
• Participate in project planning and coordination meetings to integrate safety expectations into project execution strategies.

Training and Workforce Development

• Create and deliver safety education programs for field and administrative personnel.
• Conduct orientation sessions and safety onboarding for new employees.
• Coordinate OSHA, CPR/First Aid, NFPA 70E, aerial lift, forklift, and other required training and credentialing programs.
• Facilitate toolbox talks and recurring safety meetings.
• Maintain accurate records of employee training, certifications, and qualifications.
• Provide guidance and support to supervisors regarding safety leadership, communication, and accountability.

Incident Review and Claims Coordination

• Investigate workplace injuries, near-miss events, vehicle collisions, property damage occurrences, and other safety-related incidents.
• Perform root cause investigations and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping requirements and incident documentation.
• Coordinate with insurance representatives, claims professionals, and legal advisors when necessary.
• Support return-to-work and transitional duty initiatives.
• Analyze incident patterns and recommend improvements to reduce future occurrences.

Vehicle Fleet Program ResponsibilitiesFleet Compliance and Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's Fleet Safety Program.
• Establish operating standards governing vehicle use, driver conduct, inspections, and maintenance practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DOT requirements and internal fleet policies.
• Maintain driver qualification records and fleet-related documentation.
• Oversee vehicle registration, licensing, and insurance administration.
• Verify that all fleet assets meet established safety and operational requirements.

Driver Qualification and Performance Monitoring

• Review and maintain Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) for approved drivers.
• Establish driver qualification criteria and disciplinary or corrective action processes.
• Conduct annual driver assessments and risk evaluations.
• Administer fleet onboarding and driver orientation programs.
• Coordinate defensive-driving and distracted-driving awareness training.
• Monitor driver performance using GPS and telematics technologies.

Vehicle Collision Management

• Direct investigations involving fleet-related accidents and incidents.
• Evaluate collision trends and identify opportunities to reduce exposure and losses.
• Coordinate accident reporting, insurance claims, and post-incident evaluations.
• Implement corrective actions and additional training when warranted.
• Develop initiatives focused on reducing preventable vehicle incidents.

Fleet Maintenance Administration

• Coordinate preventative maintenance programs for company vehicles and equipment.
• Monitor maintenance documentation to ensure alignment with manufacturer guidelines.
• Work with service providers and technicians to schedule inspections and repairs.
• Track vehicle utilization, operating expenses, and lifecycle performance.
• Assist with fleet replacement planning and budget forecasting.
• Ensure vehicles remain dependable, safe, and ready for service.

Telematics and Fleet Analytics

• Administer GPS tracking and telematics platforms.
• Analyze reports related to:o Excessive speedo Seatbelt complianceo Harsh braking eventso Distracted driving indicatorso Vehicle utilizationo Engine idle time
• Develop performance-improvement plans to enhance driver behavior.
• Prepare fleet performance summaries for executive management.
• Identify opportunities to improve fuel efficiency and reduce operating expenses.

Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain compliance with:o OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)o OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910)o NFPA 70Eo Applicable DOT regulationso Local, customer, and jurisdictional requirements
• Maintain all required compliance records, audit documentation, and regulatory files.
• Coordinate OSHA visits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement required program updates.

Risk Management

• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and comprehensive risk evaluations.
• Review project-specific safety plans and contractual safety obligations.
• Partner with operations leadership to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risk exposures.
• Support contract safety review activities.
• Assist with workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability programs.
• Coordinate with insurance providers during audits, assessments, and safety reviews.

Leadership and Safety Culture

• Act as the organization's primary resource for construction safety and fleet risk management.
• Champion a positive, prevention-focused safety culture across all b.

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