Safety Manager (Federal Construction Projects)

Overview

Lead safety program development and compliance for federal construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• safety audits
• hazard inspection
• hazard analysis
• claims management
• regulatory compliance
• safety training

Tasks

-Supervise, develop and manage other safety professionals under their area of responsibility to ensure the effective administration of the Company’s incident prevention efforts. -Follow up with the corporate insurance department as regards to high value insurance claims, to ensure that documentary information has been collected, secured, and preserved so that claims will be resolved in a timely manner as required at the local office. -Provide a strategic vision for creating safe work areas for affected employees and the general public to promote safety and welfare. -Initiate, coordinate and conduct safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and safety standards. -Investigate, prepare and maintain a record of all third party, asset loss and workers compensation claim to make certain that the interests of the company are preserved. -Develop, organize and implement safety related programs that meet or exceed company safety standards to ensure general safety of all work. -Administer, direct and manage compliance with the company safety program and Regional incident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met. -Coordinate and participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. -Initiate, perform, and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workers compensation losses to facilitate the implementation of corrections/behaviors. -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. -The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. -Coordinate and control the development and review of job hazard analysis for each major phase of our work to ensure its safe completion.

Requirements

• 5+ years
• fall protection
• ohsas 18001
• osha
• chst
• safety degree

What You Bring

-Minimum 5 years of experience in construction related safety environment, required. -Extensive knowledge of Fall Protection and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) standards -Experience in the Site Safety & Health Officer role on at least 2 federal design build projects each with a total construction cost of at least $5 million. -Bi-lingual a plus. -Ability to teach, mentor and lead -Ability to instruct front line supervisors in the details of the work they perform (by enforcement) to improve safety performance. -Ability to abide by and enforce the Company’s Code of Conduct -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. -Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills -Extensive knowledge of Construction Safety Orders -Extensive knowledge of OHSAS 18001 -Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work -Extensive knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations -Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends are expected) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines -The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment. -Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field required -Subject to outside working conditions. -Working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA and other state and federal agency guidelines -The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist. -Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Mine and Safety Professional (CMSP) certification preferred -Knowledge of EM 385-1-1

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About Granite Construction

-Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure. -Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure. -Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities. -Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion. -Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry. -Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience. -Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

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