Construction Safety Program Manager

Hanover, NH • Regular Full Time • 40 hours/week • Onsite only

About the role

Under general oversight of the Associate Director, EHS, this position will manage and oversee construction safety strategies and practices to ensure Dartmouth construction sites adhere to established safety and health regulations. Responsibilities include developing and implementing safety programs, conducting safety audits, educating employees on safety protocols, and collaborating with construction and safety professionals to foster a culture of safety.

Responsibilities

• Construction Safety Compliance (70%)
  • Communicate with project managers, Facilities Operations & Management (FO&M), Dartmouth professional schools, contractors, and construction workers about applicable safety regulations and potential hazards on campus.
  • Collaborate with project managers and contractors to identify and mitigate sources of potential dangers, including toxic materials, hazardous energy, and structural threats.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure proper implementation and maintenance of safety measures.
  • Communicate Dartmouth’s requirements for hot work operations, lockout/tagout, permit-required confined spaces, fall protection, and other relevant programs to contractors and sub-contractors.
  • Verify contractor and sub-contractor Safety Plans and review Crane Pick Plans.
  • Participate in kick-off meetings with contractors to communicate safety-related expectations.
  • Conduct daily environmental and safety audits, draft reports, and follow up on findings. Maintain documentation.
  • Evaluate construction sites to ensure equipment, production, and material processes do not pose hazards to Dartmouth employees, students, or the public.
  • Investigate construction accidents and incidents to determine root causes and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
  • Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, assist with inspections, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Mentor staff and educate others on best practices, communications, and problem-solving approaches.
• Pre-Construction (20%)
  • Identify safety implications during the design review process and provide recommendations to Project Managers.
  • Provide guidance on soil and groundwater management, hazardous materials, and pre-construction assessments.
  • Review contract documents, including drawings and safety specifications, before inclusion in bid packages.
  • Create, evaluate, and implement health and safety programs and strategies.
• Training (5%)
  • Provide OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 construction and general industry training to Dartmouth employees.
  • Deliver other OSHA-required training as needed.
• Culture and Employee Belonging (5%)
  • Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications.
  • Participate in division-wide initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability, and Respect).
  • Foster a growth mindset in improving culture and inclusion across the division.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a technical or scientific field related to safety, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in construction safety.
• Extensive experience with both underground and above-ground construction methods to proactively identify and address potential safety issues.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations, loss control, and insurance.
• Registration as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar certification, or the ability to obtain within two years.
• Ability to establish and develop effective working relationships with project managers and contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and make sound decisions in a decentralized environment.
• Ability to read construction design drawings.
• Must qualify as a Dartmouth Approved Driver and remain qualified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of the OSHA 500 Trainer course.
• Experience building or leading a company-wide Construction Safety Program.

Pay

$92,100 – $115,000 per year