Nathan McGrath, CHST
Las Vegas
Summary
Safety manager with over 20 years of experience in construction, specializing in large-scale civil projects and high-risk operations. Demonstrated success in driving compliance, minimizing risk, and enhancing production through effective hazard identification and safety leadership. Skilled in collaborating with project teams, subcontractors, and field crews to ensure safe and efficient operations on complex projects.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
Granite Construction
Las Vegas
03.2025 - Current
- Lead safety oversight across large-scale civil construction projects, including pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, and deep excavations for the $240M Garnet Valley WWS Phase 2 project.
- Drive a zero-incident safety culture through proactive hazard identification, field engagement, and enforcement of OSHA (29 CFR 1926) and company SHEQ standards.
- Conduct routine audits, inspections, and observations; implement corrective actions to reduce risk and prevent recurrence.
- Manage permit-required and alternate entry confined space programs, including classification, atmospheric testing, and rescue planning.
- Oversee excavation and trenching safety for deep excavations (30+ ft), ensuring proper protective systems and controls.
- Lead incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Deliver safety training, orientations, and daily field engagement with crews and subcontractors.
- Partner with project teams to identify hazards and support safe, compliant operations.
Safety Manager / Superintendent
Ace Engineering Inc
05.2019 - 03.2025
- Directed safety and production across IDIQ projects at Nellis and Creech AFB and Nevada National Security Site (DOE).
- Oversaw 100+ projects ($15K–$10M), ensuring compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 while maintaining schedule and budget.
- Led coordination with supervisors and subcontractors to implement AHAs and control measures.
- Verified inspections, testing, and documentation met regulatory and contract requirements.
- Managed permitting (dig permits, SWPPP, dust control, hot work) and site compliance documentation.
- Conducted coordination meetings to align safety, schedule, and execution.
- Enforced safety programs and performed routine field oversight and inspections.
- Investigated incidents and implemented corrective actions to improve performance.
Site Safety/Assistant Superintendent
HB Construction
Albuquerque
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Supported safety and construction operations for the $12.8M Curry County Detention Center project, ensuring OSHA compliance.
- Coordinated subcontractors, equipment, and materials to support safe and efficient operations.
- Oversaw onsite personnel and reinforced site safety procedures.
- Scheduled testing and inspections; maintained compliance with project requirements.
- Prepared daily reports documenting site conditions, safety observations, and corrective actions.
- Led safety meetings and supported hazard identification and control implementation.
Safety Manager/SSHO
Orcom
Albuquerque
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided safety oversight for the $2.4M HVAC upgrade at Cannon AFB (USACE).
- Enforced the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards.
- Conducted inspections, investigations, and hazard assessments.
- Managed HazCom program, SDS documentation, and hazardous material controls.
- Reviewed AHAs and ensured proper hazard controls were implemented.
- Conducted orientations and safety training; exercised stop-work authority when needed.
Project Superintendent/Quality Control Manager
Ace Engineering Inc.
Ontario
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Coordinated construction of multiple IDIQ projects at Cannon AFB and Sanitary Sewer Lift Station BLDG 1402.
- Managed subcontractors, equipment, material deliveries, and permitting processes.
- Oversaw inspections, quality control reporting, and project documentation on a daily basis.
- Maintained submittals and requests for information to ensure compliance.
- Conducted weekly safety meetings to reinforce safety program adherence.
- Supported enforcement of safety protocols while coordinating daily operations for schedule and quality maintenance.
Concrete Superintendent
T&S Construction
Clovis
02.2013 - 08.2015
- Oversaw concrete construction operations for residential and commercial projects.
- Managed schedules, budgets, material deliveries, and equipment maintenance.
- Coordinated testing and inspections.
- Conducted basic safety meetings and supported safety program requirements.
- Supervised daily field operations and crew productivity.
Foreman
Gary Childers Construction
Clovis
08.2003 - 02.2013
- Supervised crews for residential and commercial construction; operated heavy equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paradise High School
Paradise, CASkills
- Construction Safety Management
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Compliance
- EM 385-1-1 Compliance
- Excavation & Trenching Safety
- Confined Space Entry
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Hazard Identification & Risk Mitigation
- Safety Training & Field Audits
- Heavy Equipment Safety
- Contractor & Subcontractor Coordination
Certification
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
- OSHA 500 – Trainer, Construction Industry
- OSHA 510 – Construction Safety and Health
- Water Pollution Control Manager (WPCM)
- Confined Space Competent Person
- Fall Protection Competent Person
- Scaffolding Competent Person
- Additional Training:
OSHA 30 & 10, Fall Hazard Awareness (OSHA 7405), CPR/First Aid/AED, Basic Life Support, Bloodborne Pathogens, GHS/OSHA Hazardous Communication
Timeline
Safety Manager
Granite Construction
03.2025 - Current
Safety Manager / Superintendent
Ace Engineering Inc
05.2019 - 03.2025
Site Safety/Assistant Superintendent
HB Construction
06.2018 - 05.2019
Safety Manager/SSHO
Orcom
09.2017 - 06.2018
Project Superintendent/Quality Control Manager
Ace Engineering Inc.
08.2015 - 09.2017
Concrete Superintendent
T&S Construction
02.2013 - 08.2015
Foreman
Gary Childers Construction
08.2003 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Paradise High School