Safety Manager

About the role

The Safety Manager supports the senior safety manager and project team in the successful completion of a construction project. This position assists the project team in managing safety and health processes on a project.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders including project owners, insurance carriers, Hensel Phelps staff, craft and trade partners.
• Attend owner meetings and work with their safety representatives, as necessary.
• Enhance safety culture through participation in executive safety culture charrettes and assisting the CARES (craft safety) committee.
• Affiliate with the project team in creating and managing the safety budget.
• Anticipate necessary safety supplies for employees.
• Maintain the safety point file system and documentation.
• Manage project statistical data.
• Participate in the six-step quality control/safety process including assisting with activity hazard analyses and participating in follow-up inspections.
• Focus team members on high-risk activities and collaborate with area superintendents on ways to control risk.
• Conduct project safety training, as needed, and assist in developing the project safety training schedule.
• Affiliate with other team members in conducting safety training including tailgate meetings.
• Lead the development and implementation of the project's SAFE program.
• Analyze project safety trends and work with PS to implement initiatives to address unsafe trends.
• Conduct project safety audits and assist in team audits.
• Personnel evaluation and development.
• Knowledge of construction processes and the roles and responsibilities of all positions.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree is preferred.
• An Occupational Safety and Health degree is suggested.
• Recommended minimum of 3 years of experience in safety on commercial construction projects.
• A Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification designation is suggested.
• A Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Benefits

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for its salaried employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and its employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee-paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity And Affirmative Action Employer

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About Hensel Phelps

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.