Health & Safety Manager - Southeast

Gft

The Role

Overview

Manage and oversee occupational health & safety programs for SE region construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety coordination
  • safety training
  • compliance monitoring
  • hazard assessment
  • medical monitoring
  • incident investigation

Tasks

-Manage and oversee the activities of the Regional Safety Coordinators, including leading the bi-monthly meetings -Collaborate with other subject matter experts and functional areas (e.g., Legal, HR, and Insurance Departments) on matters of common concern. -Develop and facilitate safety training for employees. -Develop, implement, and monitor the firm’s occupational health and safety management system, compliance strategies, and initiatives in respect to the region, and in conjunction with the Corporate Health & Safety Team. -Communicate effectively across the company organization from staff level inspectors to the board of directors. -Research federal regulations and international environmental health and safety standards, and develop/implement compliance strategies -Monitor compliance with applicable regulations. -Maintaining third-party safety requirements such as Federal, State, and Local agencies, as well as client-specific requirements. -Conduct workstation assessments and address other ergonomic concerns. -Conduct field hazard assessments, prepare written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventative measures when indicated. -Oversee the administration of the Regional Occupational Medical Monitoring Program. -Aid in the investigation of incidents.

Requirements

  • osha
  • isnetworld
  • avetta
  • osha trainer
  • bachelors
  • chst

What You Bring

-Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant environmental/occupational, health & safety standard -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -Eight (8) years of experience in health and safety management -Ability to prioritize, multitask, and pay attention to detail. -Experience developing, facilitating, and performing safety trainings. -Ability to analyze data and identify areas for improvement. -Technical writing and presentation skills -Familiarity with ISNetWorld and Avetta prequalification systems -Knowledge of business continuity programs, including natural disasters and pandemic preparation and response. -OSHA Authorized Trainer for 10-hour/30-hour Construction Health & Safety -Bachelor's degree in Science or related field, or in lieu of experience, four (4) years of relevant experience is required -Preferred certifications OHST, CHST, ASP, GSP, CSP, CIH -Strong organizational and time management skills -Ability to work independently and collaborate with a diverse team.

Benefits

-Tuition reimbursement for continued education. -Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations -Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. -Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. -Incentive compensation for eligible positions. -Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. -Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

The Company

About Gft

-Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms. -Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets. -Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors. -Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings. -An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.

Sector Specialisms

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Capital Markets

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Aerospace

Agriculture

Automotive

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Digital Finance

Enterprise AI & Data Solutions

Platform Modernization

Security Clearance

-successful completion of a criminal background check is required.