What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Safety Manager position at BOWA Construction?
Construction Safety Manager
**NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS**
Chicago, IL
COMPANY OVERVIEW: We are a General Contractor and Construction Management firm, established on the core principles of family, honesty, discipline, and quality. Our team consists of individuals with extensive general contracting, construction management, and design-build experience. We build projects with passion and are driven by the anticipation of the impact they will have in our communities- for years to come.
ROLE OVERVIEW: The Project Safety Manager administers the safety program on construction sites, acting as a safety advisor to ensure compliance by the project team, employees, and subcontractors. Primarily based on-site with occasional office visits for training and meetings, this role involves assessing potential hazards, auditing operations, and ensuring adherence to safety procedures and regulations. The Safety Manager also plans and delivers safety training, establishes safety standards, and ensures compliance with federal and local regulations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safety Leadership: Promote and enforce safety standards on the project, ensuring all team members and subcontractors follow safety protocols.
- Pre-Planning: Conduct safety meetings before construction begins to review and plan safety measures with subcontractors.
- Compliance: Ensure contractors meet safety requirements and maintain accurate safety documentation.
- Safety Audits: Regularly inspect the site using SafetyNet, perform monthly audits, and address any safety issues identified.
- Training: Provide safety training to teams and ensure everyone understands and follows safety regulations.
- Accident Response: Investigate any accidents or near-misses, document them, and implement measures to prevent future incidents.
- Resource Management: Ensure the project has the necessary safety equipment and resources available.
- Reporting: Create safety reports, track performance, and make recommendations for improvement.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE:
- 4-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health or Engineering
- Minimum 3 years of construction safety experience preferred
- Practical knowledge of OSHA laws, regulations and policies. Having the ability to enforce OSHA regulations
- Achieving of CHST is required within two years of appointment to this position.
- Ability to identify known potential exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions.
- Demonstrated management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and train others.
- Demonstrated computer skills and experience with Procore, eBuilder and Microsoft Office suite programs.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 70% Employer contribution & Employee HSA contribution*
- Performance Based Bonuses - % of base salary
- Parental Leave
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, & Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (advocates to help manage and control stress levels and everyday life for you and/or your family)
