Senior Safety Manager

Suffolk Construction

The Role

Overview

Lead and manage corporate safety programs, ensure site compliance, training, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

  • site evaluations
  • tool talks
  • hazard analysis
  • accident investigation
  • osha training
  • risk coordination

Tasks

-Conduct regularly scheduled site evaluations using Predictive Solutions software; follow up and track corrections to deficiencies -Periodically attend and monitor Tool Box Talks conducted by subcontractors to assure documentation and quality -Enforce documentation from all subcontractors on the proper training of their employees as related to their scope of work -Provide administrative expertise as related to project-specific safety document storage in OnTrac -Review all Subcontractors Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to Subcontractor mobilization -Perform root cause and accident investigation techniques in the event of a job site accident – including collection of Suffolk Safety and Health standard incident reporting forms and documentation working closely with Risk Managers -Conduct training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics -Mentor and Supervise Safety Managers as required by Regional Safety Director -Active coordination with Regional Risk Manager’s for identification of Claims trends and pro-active risk management planning -Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate subcontractors Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings acting as a resource for field operations with compliance on Federal (OSHA) and state as well as local safety and health regulations including NFPA and JCAHO Standards -Create, communicate, enforce, and identify opportunities for improvements in corporate safety programs

Requirements

  • chst
  • osha trainer
  • 5+ years
  • construction degree
  • leadership
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills -Professional CHST certification -The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems. -5+ years of related work experience in field of Construction Health and Safety. Working knowledge of Federal and State safety and health regulations, as well as local building code issues for safety and health -Qualified OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainer -Individual must be collaborative and positive in directing people -Ability to make decisions promptly and with confidence -Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring -Completed required internal training with Learning and Development team -Trained as CPR Instructor (training is provided) -Capacity to coordinate efforts with field staff and external partners -Sound business judgment -Willingness to provide best in class customer service -Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Safety preferred but not required -Meticulous attention to detail -Demonstrated leadership with construction and safety technologies and practices -Strong planning, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills -Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task

The Company

About Suffolk Construction

-From its Boston headquarters, they expanded through strategic acquisitions in healthcare and regional offices across the US. -Their portfolio spans iconic projects like Wynn Everett casino, GE’s Boston headquarters, major airports, and mixed-use towers. -They offer full-spectrum services: pre-construction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build. -They operate Centers of Excellence across sectors such as aviation, mission-critical, education, healthcare, and hospitality. -Their approach combines cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR, and virtual design with collaborative, people-focused execution. -Notable innovations include VR groundbreaking ceremonies and AI-driven risk modeling on complex builds. -Projects range from large-scale casinos and airport terminals to universities, residential towers, and mission-critical facilities. -Despite its scale, they maintain a reputation for a regimented culture and a meritocratic, performance-driven ethos.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial

Multifamily

Hospitality

Higher Education

Life Sciences

Health Care

Healthcare

Education

Science & Technology