About Pernix International

Pernix International is a global construction firm delivering complex, high-performance projects in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Our work spans federal, commercial, and infrastructure sectors, with a strong portfolio supporting U.S. government clients worldwide. We are committed to operational excellence, uncompromising safety standards, and disciplined project execution.

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Position Overview

Pernix International is seeking an experienced Safety & Health Program Manager (SHPM) to lead site-level safety operations on a large-scale construction project in Lagos, Nigeria.

This role is critical in driving full compliance with U.S. federal safety standards, host country regulations, and company policies. The SHPM will serve as the on-site authority for all construction safety and health matters, ensuring proactive risk mitigation, training execution, compliance oversight, and culture leadership.

This is an international assignment requiring relocation.

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Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site lead for all Safety & Health Program implementation and enforcement

• Develop, manage, and continuously improve the Site-Specific Safety & Health Plan (SSHP)

• Ensure compliance with:

  • OSHA regulations

  • EM 385-1-1 standards

  • Project contractual requirements

  • Host-country health and safety regulations

• Conduct daily site inspections, hazard analyses, and safety audits

• Lead Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)

• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and safety observations; implement corrective and preventive actions

• Deliver safety training programs and toolbox talks

• Interface directly with client safety representatives and government quality assurance officials

• Maintain safety records and reporting documentation in accordance with federal standards

• Foster a culture of safety accountability across craft, subcontractors, and management teams

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Required Qualifications

• Must be able and willing to relocate internationally (Lagos, Nigeria)

• Must be a United States citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance

  • Ability to pass background investigation including criminal and credit checks

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Site Construction Safety Manager on projects involving:

  • Large concrete commercial or residential buildings

  • Heavy highway and road construction

  • Structural concrete works

• Demonstrated working knowledge of:

  • OSHA standards

  • EM 385-1-1

• Must hold a Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certification through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, or be able to obtain it within 6 months of hire

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting projects for the U.S. Department of State / Overseas Building Operations (DOS/OBO)

• Experience on U.S. federal construction contracts overseas

• Strong written and verbal reporting skills for government clients

• Experience operating in international or developing-country environments

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Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• Proactive, disciplined, and decisive

• Detail-oriented with strong regulatory knowledge

• Confident interfacing with U.S. government representatives

• Culture-driven, capable of influencing subcontractors and field leadership

• Calm under pressure in complex, high-risk environments

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What Pernix Offers

• Competitive international compensation package

• Housing, travel, and assignment benefits (as applicable)

• Opportunity to work on high-profile U.S. government projects

• Career advancement within a globally recognized construction organization

• A culture built on safety, performance, and accountability

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Pernix International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.