REEVES | Safety Manager Macon, GA

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since the company’s founding in 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit www.reevescc.com.

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

The Safety Manager at Reeves leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs. This role ensures legal compliance, promotes a proactive safety culture, minimizes workplace incidents, and supports operational goals by managing risk and providing practical, site-level guidance to employees and leadership.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety and environmental programs, policies, and procedures that comply with federal, state, and local regulations and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments; document findings and drive corrective action plans to closure.
• Lead incident investigation and root cause analysis for near-misses, injuries, and environmental events; prepare incident reports and recommend preventive measures.
• Manage and deliver safety training programs (new hire onboarding, toolbox talks, permit-required procedures, PPE use, emergency response, hazard communication, etc.) and track training compliance.
• Maintain OSHA logs, incident records, safety metrics, and dashboards; report KPIs to senior management and recommend operational controls to reduce exposures and improve performance.
• Oversee the selection, use, and maintenance of PPE and safety equipment; verify calibration and inspection schedules for safety-critical devices.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, HR, and contractors to ensure safety expectations are integrated into daily work and contractor management processes.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills, evacuation procedures, and liaison with local emergency responders.
• Manage regulatory inspections and coordinate responses to citations or corrective actions.
• Develop and lead behavior-based safety initiatives, safety committees, and employee engagement activities to foster a positive safety culture.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, industry trends, and technologies to recommend continuous improvement.
• Prepare and manage safety budgets, purchase orders, and vendor relationships as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive safety experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, utilities, or similar heavy-industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable state/local safety codes.
• Experience performing incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering safety training and competency programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with EHS management software is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license; travel to job sites required.

Working Conditions

• On-site work at Reeves operational locations with exposure to typical industrial environments (noise, moving equipment, outdoor conditions).
• Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional evening or weekend work for incident response or audits.
• Required use of PPE while on site.

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