Arborist Trainee / Climber - Transmission - Standish, ME

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, design-build, and program management services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in aviation, healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, student housing, food service/dining, data centers/mission critical, retail, financial, self-storage, government/municipality, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Finishes & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.  

   

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager in our Dallas office.  

   

What you will do:

• Partner with operational and executive leadership to strengthen and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific safety plans, site logistics plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, training programs, and ongoing safety education for employees and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Operations, Estimating, and Preconstruction teams on project safety planning, site-specific risks, and constructability review.
• Participate in project meetings and provide safety leadership throughout all phases of construction.
• Monitor and enforce subcontractor compliance with company safety requirements, site-specific safety plans, and OSHA standards.
• Maintain safety documentation, reports, audits, training records, and regulatory compliance records.
• Develop and implement new safety initiatives, programs, and best practices to continuously improve overall safety performance.
• Track safety metrics, analyze trends, and provide recommendations to leadership for improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary safety resource and advisor for project teams throughout the Dallas region.
• Support multiple project sites through regular local travel and field presence.

 

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of construction safety experience, preferably within commercial construction environments.
• Direct experience supporting Data Center and Mission Critical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage employees, subcontractors, and leadership in maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to conduct presentations and safety training.
• Ability to manage multiple project sites and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software platforms.

 

At Rycon Construction, Inc., we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit a background screening upon acceptance of an offer. 

 

Rycon Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Attention: All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters 

Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submissions by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third-party candidates in an unsolicited manner. 

Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycon’s Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.