Job Description
Overview
Danis isn’t just a builder — we’re a team driven by purpose, integrity, and people-first values. With 100+ years of experience and a portfolio of complex projects across healthcare, life sciences, data centers, and industrial sectors, we’re known for doing things the right way — safely and collaboratively.
As a Self-Perform Safety Manager at Danis, you’ll lead safety efforts with a strong focus on our self-perform teams and field operations. You’ll work directly alongside crews, Superintendents, and project teams to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and with a culture that prioritizes people over process.
This is a hands-on, field-driven leadership role where safety isn’t just about compliance—it’s about coaching, problem-solving, and actively supporting the work as it happens. You’ll play a key role in helping our teams execute complex projects while maintaining a safe and accountable jobsite.
At Danis, we’re committed to developing leaders who can make a lasting impact. Through Danis University, mentorship, and real project exposure, you’ll continue to grow your leadership and technical expertise.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Field Safety Leadership
- Lead safety efforts across active jobsites with a strong focus on self-perform crews and field operations
- Maintain a consistent presence in the field, working directly alongside crews to identify risks and provide real-time solutions
- Coach teams on safe work practices, reinforcing expectations through hands-on engagement and daily interaction
- Support Superintendents and field leaders in building and maintaining a strong safety culture
Planning & Risk Management
- Partner early with project teams during preconstruction and planning to identify risks and influence how work is executed
- Facilitate pre-task and pre-job safety planning for self-perform scopes and project activities
- Help develop and implement jobsite-specific safety programs tailored to each project’s needs
Audits, Investigations & Compliance
- Conduct regular site audits and inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA and project requirements
- Lead incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Maintain clear and accurate safety documentation across projects
Training & Development
- Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and ongoing education focused on practical application—not just policy
- Identify training needs based on field conditions, trends, and observed risks
- Mentor junior safety staff and support development across field teams
Communication & Collaboration
- Serve as a key liaison between field teams, project leadership, and external stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, and self-perform leadership to align safety with execution
- Contribute to company-wide safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
What You Bring
- Educational foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field
- Relevant experience: 5+ years of experience in a dedicated construction safety role, ideally with exposure to self-perform operations of field-driven roles
- Preferred certifications: OSHA 500, CHST, OHST, ASP, CSP, or similar professional credentials
- Field knowledge: Strong understanding of construction operations, safety standards, and best practices
- Hands-on expertise: Experience with steel, precast, and excavation operations strongly preferred due to our self-performed work
- Leadership skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage teams
- Communication strength: Clear, confident interpersonal and coaching skills with the ability to influence at all levels
What to Expect on the Job
- Active field presence: Majority of time spent on jobsites in fast-paced environments
- Varied conditions: Work outdoors and in changing weather and site conditions
- Travel requirements: Frequent local travel; limited overnight travel may be needed
- Direct engagement: Regular interaction with field employees, project leadership, clients, and safety partners
Why Join Us
- Work on mission-critical builds: Projects shaping the future — from data centers to advanced healthcare and life science facilities
- Greater influence through self-perform work: More insight, control, and collaboration around jobsite safety and operations
- Safety is a core value: A company that prioritizes safety as culture, not compliance
- Grow as a leader: Develop your skills while mentoring the next generation of safety professionals
- Make a visible impact: Have a voice in company-wide safety strategy and improvements
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation: Annual merit increases and bonuses
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance: For you and your family
- Coverage for the Unexpected: Including Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Supplemental Insurance, and Life Insurance
- Secure Your Future: A 401K plan to help you plan for your retirement
- Work Life Balance: Generous Vacation/PTO
- Give Back: Participate in our "Constructing Hope" community outreach program
- Professional Development: Danis University offers 45 different training programs
- Financial Flexibility: Access to a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Share in Our Success: Profit sharing, because we believe in rewarding your dedication
Ready to Build What’s Next — Safely?
If you're a safety leader who thrives in the field, believes culture starts with people, and wants to make a lasting impact — we’d love to hear from you.
EEO Statement
Danis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Danis does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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