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Actalent Health And Safety Manager in Portage, Michigan
Job Title: Health and Safety ManagerJob Description
The Health & Safety Manager is a field-focused leader responsible for driving safety culture across active construction projects. This individual will partner closely with clients, trade partners, and internal teams to ensure the safe execution of work while reinforcing the philosophy of being a coach, not a cop.
This role requires adaptability, strong technical capability, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels—from client representatives to field trades.
- Primarily onsite in Kalamazoo at client
Responsibilities
Drive safety culture and practices across construction projects.
Manage and utilize Hammertech for safety management.
Review and assess pre-task plans and permits.
Lead a weekly safety committee.
Conduct orientations and training sessions in alignment with safety standards.
Engage in toolbox talks.
Act as a coach rather than a disciplinarian in safety matters.
Spend significant time in the field, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in safety management, construction, and compliance.
Experience with electronic EHS platforms such as Hammertech, Procore, or EHS Insight.
Strong technical skills with Bluebeam and Excel.
Onsite construction experience.
Ability to adapt to changing schedules.
Effective communication skills across various levels of construction personnel.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Extensive EHS training including OSHA 30, 500, NFPA 70, CHT.
Variety of EHS certifications.
Experience in the industry.
Work Environment
The role involves projects in the Kalamazoo/Detroit area, with 50% of the time spent at a Pharma client in Kalamazoo and the remaining time within a 200-mile radius. This is primarily a field position, not an office role.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portage, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portage,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.