GCON is seeking a Safety Manager with a background in ground up commercial and high tech/mission critical construction operations for our people-focused company where teamwork, trust, and care guide our operational achievement. Our relationship-based approach is one our most valuable assets and key to our success. Based on this focus, we are in search of someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values hands-on experience, and is committed to driving excellence through direct engagement and collaboration.

• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Role: Implement safety culture on project sites.
• Industry: General Contractor (Commercial, High Tech, Mission Critical, Healthcare)
• Travel: Local. No extended travel.

The GCON Way:

GCON Inc. is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ and has a national reach, with permanent teams in Hillsboro, OR, Rio Rancho, NM, and Santa Clara, CA. We specialize in a wide range of project types, facilitated by highly specialized builders. GCON builds its advanced teams through robust career development training programs, a leadership development (LEADERS) program, and a diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging culture aligned with our value of Stewardship.

GCON’s Core Values of Unconventional Thinking, Value Delivery, Set a New Standard, Continuous Improvement, and Stewardship bring GCON team members together to inspire opportunities and promote new ideas. Our people centered ethos is evidenced through our strong Safety culture recognized for 2 consecutive years with the Highwire Platinum designation, as well as our employee recognition program, GCON’s Greatest, which promotes daily teamwork and camaraderie that are central to a meaningful career.

GCON Culture of Caring Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% employee medical/dental premium coverage (generous family coverage with 3 plans to tailor to needs)
• Immediate employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation
• Potential annual profit sharing bonus
• Employee rewards program to redeem for gift cards or contribute to cause of your choosing
• Tuition reimbursement program for pursuits outside position
• Sponsorship for continuing education for career pursuits
• 40 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) for causes you support in addition to PTO
• Employee boot voucher program
• Access to StrongerWork optimal mental health services

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Safety Culture – Develop and implement proactive safety strategies.
• Risk Management – Identify and mitigate hazardous conditions.
• Compliance & Inspections – Ensure OSHA & EH&S compliance through regular audits.
• Incident Investigation – Analyze incidents and recommend preventive measures.
• Training & Development – Conduct safety training for employees and leadership teams.
• Collaboration & Communication – Partner with project teams and regulatory agencies.
• Team Leadership – Lead and inspire a team of safety specialists, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve measurable safety results across all job sites.
• Leadership Reporting – Keep Owners informed of safety initiatives, program performance, and areas for improvement to support continuous improvement and company-wide safety goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in EH&S, Safety Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10 + years in safety or field operations management, with 5+ years in leadership within a structured safety program.
• CSP, ASP, or CHST certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, and construction safety regulations.
• OSHA 10/30, Dust Control 310, First aid, required. OSHA 500 preferred.
• Valid driver’s license & ability to travel to job sites.
• Ability to learn and train with technology platforms and software.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling or stretching.
• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is combination of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Legs: Must be able to climb stairs.
• Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use
• Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far range. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.
• Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment.
• Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio.
• Lift/Carry: Up to 40lbs.
• Bending/Twisting: Minimal.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Minimal.
• May require travel.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.

GCON is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, GCON also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.

Notice to all Employment, Staffing & Recruiting Agencies and Recruiters: We please ask that you do not directly email, call or visit our hiring managers. GCON does not accept unsolicited resumes and should any be received from a third party they will not be considered, unless a signed agreement is in place. If you would like to discuss becoming a preferred staffing vendor to GCON please contact our recruitment team who will advise you on the process.