Job Details

Our client is consistently recognized as a best workplace, and for their commitment to safety, sustainability, and community partnerships, they hire the very best in the construction industry and strive to create an environment that encourages innovation, responsibility, and client satisfaction. If you are looking to be a part of an open, supportive team and receive exciting challenges that promote personal and professional growth, look no further!

JOB SUMMARY: The Safety Manager is responsible for managing and providing oversight of the safety program.

BENEFITS:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and administer employee/craft site specific safety training and orientations.
• Instruct and train project leaders in company safety programs and policies.
• Assist project teams to identify and incorporate best safety practices into site programs.
• Supervise and administer safety, first aid, and emergency response activities.
• Audit project work practices and track findings to completion. Use findings to evaluate trends and to provide data for continuous improvement.
• Review incident performance to discover root causes and provide recommendations to the management team for corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead the development of risk mitigation tools such as accident prevention plans, safe operating procedures, job hazard analyses, toolbox meetings, and OSHA outreach training programs.
• Oversee the documentation of all accidents, safety violations, and unsafe conditions/activities.
• Oversee the issuance of work permits for high risk activities.
• Participate in prequalification and performance monitoring of subcontractors
• Work with corporate safety director to continuously improve safety policies, procedures and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 8 years construction industry experience.
• Current First Aid/CPR training.
• Current OSHA Outreach Instructor credentials.
• In depth understanding of local and federal safety regulations for the construction industry.
• Experience overseeing industrial hygiene and fire protection programs.
• Prefer experience with General Contractor managing self-perform work in a union environment.
• Prefer project experience on jobs with construction costs of at least 20 Million dollars.
• Understanding of subcontractor management and safety requirements for specialty trades.
• Effective communicator, able to deliver clear, concise and consistent messages, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate expertise in construction safety practices when working with clients, subcontractors and project managers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Capable of traversing over construction-type terrain when under development; moving through the construction site and the materials in place for use on the site; climbing ladders and temporary stairways; conducting visual inspections of quality of construction and materials being used in construction. Conduct jobsite walks to ensure successful project completion. Conduct jobsite walks to identify and eliminate safety hazards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We believe in collaboration, team building, and a strong supervisor/employee relationship. To accomplish this, the duties of this role are not performed in a remote capacity, and we expect that all employees will complete work in an office/job site setting.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the job site. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are the driving forces in which our culture is built. We recognize that our unique and vast differences bring a richness to our lives and work environment. This fosters stronger and more meaningful relationships within our company and the communities in which we serve. Our mission is to strive to provide an environment that is respectful, safe, fair, and inclusive, so that we can be stronger, wiser, and better together.