Safety Manager (33601)

About the role

CEC is one of the top specialty subcontractors in the country. With our rapid growth, we’re looking for passionate, talented, and creative individuals to join our team. The Safety Manager is responsible for managing the division’s safety coordinators and senior safety coordinators in the areas of audits, incident investigations, and day-to-day operations of projects. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Manage field safety staff, surveys, audits, investigations, and collect information and data as required to support the daily operation of projects.
• Ensure Velocity reports are submitted daily by safety coordinators and review reports for completeness. Follow up with coordinators and site supervision to ensure recommended corrective actions have been taken for all reported deficiencies.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable CEC policies and procedures. Provide guidance and feedback to project leadership, including Project Managers, APMs, site managers, Superintendents, Foremen, and team leads.
• Maintain professional relationships with owners, safety representatives, the safety and health community, and project leadership.
• Investigate and document accidents, incidents, and near misses occurring on CEC projects. Communicate findings with the Safety Director.
• Maintain records, reports, and documents required to meet corporate, client, or regulatory requirements.
• During project site visits, document findings and develop corrective action plans for observed risks.
• Work with senior leadership in pre-construction activities to ensure safe execution of work.
• Monitor Subcontractor performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects, and smooth operation of the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Occupational Safety or Health preferred.
• Recognized certification as a Safety Professional (e.g., CSP, ASP, CHST, STS, CSHO-C).
• OSHA 500 & 501 and associated competent person training.
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ progressive experience in the management of safety and health processes.
• A minimum of 5 years’ management-level experience.

Skills

• Supports claim management and Return to Work Programs.
• Some overnight travel may be required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both office and field settings. Fieldwork may involve exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures, weather elements, restricted or confined spaces, slippery or uneven surfaces, ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other typical heavy construction hazards.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsites in all types of weather, which may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, standing, or stretching.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Move about on feet regularly and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including by telephone.
• Good vision (normal or corrected), including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Good hearing (normal or corrected).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) as needed.
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, with overtime as required, including night shifts and on-call duties to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.
• Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with minimal interference or disruption while maintaining a professional and courteous image.