Safety Manager

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture and overall administration of the safety program for projects, which positively influences all team members to actively engage in providing a safe work environment. The initial project assignment will be located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company
• Coverage with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on-site
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the company’s disciplinary policy
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety "Toolbox" meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis
• Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Regional Safety Director for tracking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing safety efforts of large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission critical, or similar construction projects
• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• OSHA 500 certification required
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
• Ability to work with all construction groups - management, owners, trades and subcontractors
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.