Site Safety Manager – Utility-Scale Solar

Project: Royal Slope Solar
Employment Type: Contract

Safety Isn’t Just About Following the Rules. It’s About Making Sure Everyone Goes Home Safe.

Are you an experienced construction safety professional who knows how to identify risks before they become incidents? Can you influence contractor safety performance, challenge unsafe practices, and build a culture of accountability without compromising relationships?

Per Sé Group is seeking an experienced Site Safety Manager to provide owner-side safety oversight on a major utility-scale solar construction project.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on renewable energy construction by partnering with project leadership and EPC contractors to maintain a safe, compliant, and productive jobsite.

The Challenge

You’ll serve as the owner’s onsite safety representative, providing independent oversight of EPC contractor safety performance while supporting the Construction Site Manager and project safety leadership.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting daily field observations, safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards.

• Monitoring EPC contractor compliance with OSHA regulations, site-specific safety plans, and contractual EH&S requirements.

• Working with contractor safety teams to identify corrective actions and verify that safety concerns are addressed.

• Participating in daily construction coordination meetings and communicating safety observations to project leadership.

• Supporting incident investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective action reviews, and safety reporting.

• Reviewing contractor safety documentation, training programs, and emergency preparedness procedures.

• Collaborating with construction management, contractors, and project stakeholders to strengthen safety performance and promote continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of onsite Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) experience.

• Proven safety management experience on utility-scale solar construction projects.

• OSHA 30 certification and at least one of the following: CHST or CSP certification.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, hazard identification, and risk mitigation.

• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action reviews.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management software.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ability to work onsite and travel to project locations as required.

About Per Sé Group

Per Sé Group is a leading technical and professional recruiting firm specializing in power generation, renewable energy, utilities, oil & gas, chemical, manufacturing, and construction industries. We connect talented professionals with industry-leading organizations on contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities across North America.

Per Sé Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Ready to lead by example and make safety a defining part of a successful solar project?

Apply today or contact recruiting@persegroup.com.