Construction Safety Manager

Description

• Provide support to Project Managers, Foreman, and Field employees to ensure each construction site is conducting operations in a safe manner for the protection of the employees, clients, and subcontractors.
• Provide leadership in developing safety policies, procedures, and practices that prevent accidents and ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal rules and regulations including OSHA, IOSHA, MSHA, DOT, NFPA, and EPA.
• Ensure new employees receive Safety Orientation prior to beginning work.
• Lead Safety Committee Meetings quarterly.
• Assist in the evaluation and upgrading of Safety Programs.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE - We assure a quality response in a timely manner for both internal and external customers.
• Ensure all offices and sites have the proper PPE and safety equipment.
• Conduct accident investigation and prepare reports identifying possible accident causes and hazards; submit report to Safety Director in a timely manner.
• Maintain Safety files and records.
• This position has no direct supervision responsibilities but will give direction to others in ensuring compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
• Monitor jobsite locations for hazards and safety concerns. Take necessary measures to correct/eliminate hazards.
• Advise Safety Director on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
• Maintain, promote, and enforce project site safety in accordance with Company, State, and Federal policies and procedures.
• Stay current on all legal changes and updates.
• Provide recommendations and assistance with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation, and safe material or substance utilization.
• Provide training for employees in safe work practices and necessary training per job functions and jobsite requirements.
• Perform safety inspections and prepare written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated; follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.

Requirements

• 30 Hour OSHA Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of all applicable OSHA, DOT, NFPA, and EPA regulations.
• Must be able to lead and communicate effectively with Field employees, Subcontractors, Supervisors/Foremen, Project Managers, and Client Representatives.
• DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE - Our team offers clients the highest level of understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Detail-Oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Safety related field is preferred, but not required.
• This position may require up to 50% travel to Ashland, Lexington, Louisville, and Paintsville to train new hires, attend meetings, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundamentals of Construction Safety, Accident Prevention, Occupational Injury, Human Factors, Industry Safety Criteria, Risk Management, and Incident Investigation techniques and methods.
• Minimum of five (5) years Field Safety Management experience, preferably in Construction MEP Industry.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• OSHA Outreach Trainer may be required for some jobsite locations.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance