Safety Manager

Geopros, Inc. is looking for a Safety Manager with strong Infrastructure and Heavy Civil experience to join a growing heavy civil contracting company in the Reno, NV area. The Safety Manager will oversee all aspects of a project-specific safety program for various construction projects. The person selected for this role will assist the Project Management team and Site Superintendent in the oversight and execution of the project's health and safety program in accordance with regulatory requirements and project goals.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety and health policies and procedures are being adhered to in accordance with OSHA, state, and local regulations, and the Site-Specific Safety Plan.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that health and safety activities are incorporated effectively into project work plans.
• Verify subcontractors are completing work in accordance with the Site-Specific Safety Plan.
• Review work plans with project management and supervision to ensure thorough hazard identification and controls are in place
• Facilitate project safety orientation and training requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections and document findings and corrective actions.
• Ensure emergency action plans are in place and working effectively.
• Provide mentoring, direction, and subject matter expertise to project personnel.
• Communicate effectively with representatives of regulatory agencies and customers to resolve compliance issues and provide requested information.
• Support incident investigations and ensure accurate and thorough documentation in accordance with company and project requirements.
• Maintain open communication with the safety management and project supervision.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience and success as a site safety manager, or equivalent role.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Card
• Competent Person: Fall Protection, Excavation/Trenching, Confined Space
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Ability to problem solve and implement solutions in challenging work environments
• Strong understanding of the safety and health regulations of heavy civil construction
• Detail oriented with exceptional organization skills
• Proficient with technology and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) with the ability to effectively learn and adapt to new software and applications as needed
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate ideas, solutions, needs, and requirements to all levels of employees and to external parties as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable team building, collaboration, and conflict resolution.