Safety Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

Develops and manages the administration of the project/company accident prevention efforts.

Develop and facilitate appropriate training programs.

Conduct work area assessments.

Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet company safety standards.

Perform and document jobsite inspections and audits with a focus on hazard recognition and unsafe behaviors.

Coordinate and conduct safety meetings/training programs to ensure effective communication amongst employees.

Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Ensure safety completion by reviewing the job hazard analysis for major phases of our work.

Support Crew Foreman/General Foremen in development of Job Hazard Analyses.

Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs through daily field walks. Regulatory compliance and audit oversight.

Meet regularly with field personnel and support in the development of project specific corrective action plans to address safety issues and concerns.

Provide regular feedback to project leadership in a constructive manner on needed areas for safety improvement and recognition.

Provide coaching and mentoring for employees exhibiting unsafe behaviors and provide recognition for employees exhibiting safe behaviors.

Assist with delivery of jobsite specific safety orientations for new employees joining the project, as applicable.

Support Project Leadership in completion of incident investigations.

Facilitate all injury/illness cases.

Minimum Job Requirements:

HS diploma with 2 to 5 years of experience.

Minimum 3 years in construction safety experience

OSHA 30 Construction required.

Experience with union workforce desired.

Ability to work independently, strong communication skills with ability to influence behaviors.

Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.