Safety Manager, Construction

About the role

We are one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage safety compliance contractually and within Federal and State laws for various project sites.
• Lead and oversee the investigation of accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Conduct site safety inspections or evaluation of workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Provide education and training in the discipline of safety related content.
• Update Health And Safety Plans (HASP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) other safety documentation, and compliance objectives as needed.
• Enter SMIS data for injury reporting and/or reporting as may be required in accordance with company procedures and protocols.
• Keep administrative record keeping of Fleet Program and record keeping.
• Ensure daily safety checklists for tools, equipment, and other materials and fleet as needed.
• Lead by example and promote a zero accident environment for all company activities.
• Aid with coordination of drug and alcohol testing as needed and within company policy and contractual requirements.
• Maintain background check and fitness for duty requirements as set forth by the assigned projects/customer requirements.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree in health and safety and/or environmental or related academic discipline.
• Have 5-10 years of experience in a safety related department or field in the construction industry.
• Be familiar with Health And Safety Plans (HASP’s) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
• Complete OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 required.
• Have completed the OSHA 30-hour construction safety class or equivalent and maintain competency through 24 hours of formal safety and health related coursework every four years.
• Familiarity with the construction industry, OSHA, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices.
• CHST, STS, OSHA 500 are a plus.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Have working knowledge of project and financial software a plus.