Jobsite Safety Managers

POSITION PURPOSE

The Onsite Safety Manager is directly responsible for managing the safety and risk associated with jobsite and company operations. Additionally, he/she will proactively plan, direct and implement the onsite safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and accident free work environment. Supporting the field, the Safety Manager ensures the construction project is conducting operations in a safe manner for the protection of our employees, clients, subcontractors and the general public, and site personnel is complying with all applicable federal, state, county and local safety related regulations. The Safety Manager sets the tone for jobsite safety and risk management, demonstrates strong leadership skills, works well in a team environment, has excellent communication skills and strives to enrich the Company Culture.

The Safety Manager reports directly to the Safety Director and the Director of Operations and maintains proactive, frequent and open communication.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)

• Oversees compliance with all aspects of managing Site Specific Safety Plans
• Responsible for facilitating early return to full duty work responsibilities for injured workers and to provide meaningful light duty transitional work opportunities.
  
  

Audit

• Oversees the field in ensuring the Company and its job sites remain hazard and accident free by conducting safety inspections.
• Provide support to field staff in the event of an L&I site inspection.
• Prepare study and analysis of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies. Make recommendations to resolve any deficiencies.
• Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment and schedule maintenance through dedicated safety software.
• Perform site inspections, compile data and input daily into the dedicated safety software.
• Perform daily tail board meetings, compile data and input daily into the dedicated safety software.
• Support Ops Managers in maintaining the Superintendent Storage area.
• Write up and post JHA's at every location crews are working and ensure compliance. Input each into the dedicated safety software.
  
  

Risk Management

• Provide recommendations and assistance, along with the field, to Project Managers and Superintendents, with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material or substance utilization.
• Ensure compliance with corporate worker's compensation program including working with internal personnel and third-party administrators/legal counsel, to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost effective manner.
• Perform and oversee investigation of accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions to include interfacing with workers compensation claims and communication with injured workers and the return to work strategies. Provide recommendations for remedial action.
• Remain current on federal, state, county and local safety regulations. Keep management advised of new or revised regulations and their projected impact.
  
  

Training

• Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques and fire prevention for job sites and office.
• Facilitate employee training in first aid and CPR. Maintain training records in the employee files and the dedicated safety software.
• Onboard new employees and ensure they receive safety instructions prior to beginning work. Emphasize any specific site hazards and thoroughly explain all applicable precautions.
• Provide training and education to all levels of staff, as required, by Federal and State safety regulations.
  
  

Compliance

• Support the field regarding all Subcontractor job specific Safety Programs.
• Plan and implement project-specific risk management, safety policies and procedures in compliance with all federal, state, county and local rules and regulations, including MSDS requirements, for both field and office operations, to maximize a safe working environment.
• Act as corporate contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including, but not limited to OSHA and/or DOSH.
  
  

Support

• Maintain a work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to ensure positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, co-workers and management.
• Frequently communicate with company Safety Director, Onsite Construction Manager, Superintendents and Director of Operations to keep them apprised of pertinent issues.
  
  

Qualifications And Expectations

Technical Knowledge

• OSHA, DOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA
• Worker's Compensation Regulations
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• HCSS Safety software knowledge is a plus
  
  

Education

• Minimum 5 years of direct safety experience in the construction industry.
• Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, safety management, environmental science, occupational health or other related field preferred but will consider recent experience in lieu of degree.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
• OSHA 30 Construction
• CPR/First Aid Trainer
  
  

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the Company.