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Federal Site Safety Health Manager

Garney Construction

The Role

Overview

Manage and enforce safety programs for federal construction projects in Phoenix.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety training
  • incident reporting
  • site inspections
  • safety coordination
  • program development
  • compliance management

Tasks

-Provide and clearly communicate a vision for creating and maintaining safe work areas for employees, subcontractors, government personnel and the general public. This includes but is not limited to conducting initial work area assessments and the development and facilitation of appropriate training programs. -Conduct good catches/near misses/accidents and incidents investigations and complete required reporting and formatting for internal use (Garney) and external use owner/subcontractors/governmental agencies/etc -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. This necessitates the ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and facilitate the implementation of corrections/behaviors. -Supervise, develop, and coordinate work scope/corrective actions with other safety professionals on the project to ensure the effective administration of the project and Garney accident prevention efforts. -Develop, organize, and implement safety related programs that meet or exceed company and Federal safety standards. This includes the ability to make independent judgments concerning the general safety of our work consistent with Garney policy and Government standards. -Prepare for approval project safety plans that meet Federal Government / Project Specifications, the awarded proposal and Garney Safety and Health Policy. -Administer, direct, and manage compliance with Garney safety program and Project accident prevention efforts to ensure Garney and project safety goals are met. This includes the authority and ability to change and/or adjust work procedures as may be required to ensure safety of affected employees, subcontractors, and the general public.

Requirements

  • osha 500
  • bachelor’s
  • 5+ years
  • fall protection
  • communication
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Ability to teach, mentor and lead. -Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends are expected) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure. -Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work. -30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training within the last three (3) years or current OSHA 500/502. -Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health, or related field or, Minimum five (5) years’ experience in construction related safety environment, required. BCSP Certification a plus. -Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. -An average of at least twenty-four (24) hours of formal safety training each year for the past five years (typical training acceptable: Competent Person Excavation & Trenching, First Aid & CPR, Fall Protection Training, Electrical Hazards, Hazard Communication, Driver Training, Confined Space Hazards, Hazardous Material Training, etc.). Current 40 Hour Construction Hazard Awareness Course (EM385-1-1) and working knowledge of OSHA and EM385-1-1 and other state and federal agency safety requirements. -Extensive knowledge of Fall Protection standards meeting the minimum Competent Person for Fall Protection as described in EM385-1-1.

Benefits

-Long-term disability -Bonus program -Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Health, dental, vision and life insurance -Holidays and PTO -401K Retirement plan

The Company

About Garney Construction

-Transitioned to 100% employee ownership by 1995, fueling growth through shared stakes and commitment. -Grew via acquisitions (Grimm in 2001, Encore in 2012) to expand regional footprint and capabilities. -Self-performs complex projects: pipelines up to 156″, water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and large concrete tanks. -Specializes in marine infrastructure, heavy civil work, site development and turnkey waterworks. -Now ranked top in national ENR standings for water transmission, supply, sanitary/storm sewers, and treatment facilities. -Adopts cutting-edge tech such as excavator-mounted live-dig radar to minimize utility strikes and boost safety. -Revenue reached approximately $2 billion, powered by innovative delivery methods like CMAR, design-build and P3.

Sector Specialisms

Water Transmission Lines

Water Supply

Sanitary & Storm Sewers

Wastewater Treatment

Water Treatment & Desalination Plants

Water and Wastewater Pipelines

Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Pumping Stations

Water Storage Tanks

Industrial/Heavy Civil Projects

Security Clearance

-background screening and drug‑free workplace required.