Safety Manager (Mission Critical)

About the role

The Safety Manager at Aldridge is responsible for operating in a consultative capacity to provide expert support, guidance, and motivation to operations management and employees. They are also expected to be a hands-on partner in delivering safety initiatives and programs.

Responsibilities

• Promote and be a steward of our organizations Incident and Injury Free (IIF), and Core Values
• Provide Operations Management with effective safety coaching, counseling and advice, ensuring both deliver a safe and efficient work environment for all employees, customers and the public
• Aid Talent Management in ensuring specific safety training is conducted based on scope of work as it relates to transportation operations management
• Act as a “safety” motivator for management and employees’ alike, ensuring safety remains an active part of the work and the culture Aldridge
• Review each Subcontractor’s Safety Program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the Project Safety Program requirements
• Conduct mini-gap analyses on current safety policies, procedures and standards and provide recommendations for change to help drive continuous improvement
• Conduct site visits to monitor and assess the execution of the Aldridge Safety Management System
• Support Project Teams by participating in the Project Kick Off Meeting’s and working with them to develop a safe plan of execution
• Assign and communicate expectations for all aspects of the safety program, so that all project employees have clear expectations for safety and performance
• Verify that all safety documentation is being captured, organized and filed at the jobsite
• Travel to multiple projects throughout your respected Region to provide support to Operations
• Implement Safety Systems and Processes for new project start up’s

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline (e.g. OS&H Management, Human Factors, Construction) from a four-year college or university; and/or; A minimum of 3-5 years’ direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines
• Willing to travel
• Must hold a Professional Certificate (CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST & CUSP)
• Ability to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• People-oriented personality and aptitude to “sell” safety programs to field personnel
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal, and OSHA requirements
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies and the ability to effectively communicate solutions
• Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must have a working knowledge of computers and experience in Microsoft Office Suite 2010 (i.e., Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline (e.g. OS&H Management, Human Factors, Construction) from a four-year college or university; and/or; A minimum of 3-5 years’ direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines

Skills

• Construction Safety
• Occupational Health
• OSHA Compliance
• Safety Coaching
• Training
• Site Visits
• Project Management
• Documentation
• Travel
• System Implementation

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Identity Protection
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)