Job Description

Lakeside Concrete Cutting

Safety Manager

Cumberland Foreside & Newport, ME

We are working with our client Lakeside Concrete Cutting in seeking a Safety Manager , to be based in their Cumberland Foreside and Newport, ME offices.

Requirements of the Safety Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of construction or industrial safety management experience.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required (OSHA 500 preferred).
• Strong knowledge of MEMIC, DOT, and workers’ compensation regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software.
• Requires early morning start times, as early as 5:00 a.m., to provide leadership, ensure crews are prepared, and mobilize operations.
• Must remain accessible by phone outside of standard hours as operational needs arise; occasional weekend or extended hours may be required depending on project demands.
• Ability to commute to Cumberland Foreside and Newport, ME. Travel between offices and to job sites is required.

Benefits of the Job:

• Annual base salary in the range of $70,000 - $90,000, depending on experience
• PTO and sick time
• 7 paid holidays
• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
• 401k with company match and profit-sharing option
• Health reimbursement account (HRA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• Company vehicle provided

Responsibilities of the Safety Manager:

• Promote and model Lakeside’s “Work Safe. Work Proud. Grow Together.” culture.
• Serve as the primary advisor to management and employees on all safety matters.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company safety policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, DOT, EPA, Maine DEP, and state regulations.
• Review and update Emergency Response Plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and site-specific safety programs.
• Conduct new-hire safety orientations and schedule ongoing training programs.
• Maintain training and certification records; ensure all programs meet OSHA and DEP standards.
• Conduct and oversee inspections of jobsites, vehicles, equipment, and facilities to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Lead investigations for all workplace incidents, near misses, and property or equipment damage.
• Develop and manage Lakeside’s Return-to-Work Program, coordinating with medical providers, MEMIC, and supervisors to support recovery and light-duty assignments.
• Oversee safety compliance for vehicles, heavy equipment, and trailers; maintain DOT documentation and driver qualifications.
• Supervise shop and warehouse safety, including storage, fire safety, and chemical handling.
• Conduct and review JHAs to identify and mitigate risks.

Lakeside Concrete Cutting was founded in Newport, ME and is a leader in selective demolition in Maine. They provide demolition, concrete cutting & coring, asbestos and lead abatement, roll-off disposal, mold remediation, vermiculite removal and indoor air quality services throughout the state.

KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE!

Lakeside Concrete Cutting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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