Health & Safety Manager

Summary    The Project Health and Safety Manager   is responsible for   planning, implementing, and overseeing safety programs to ensure compliance with all   local, state, federal and client-based   health   and safety regulations on the construction project site. This role involves   identifying   hazards, conducting risk assessments, leading safety training, and enforcing safety policies to prevent accidents and injuries. The Project Health and Safety Manager will collaborate with Branch and Project management, subcontractors, and craft employees to promote a strong safety culture, investigate incidents, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. The position plays a critical role in protecting personnel, property, and the organization while supporting successful project delivery.   Job Duties & Responsibilities   Traveling to other branches and job-sites are required. Assist   with the development, implementation and maintenance of the project Health and Safety Management Plan.    Develop and d eliver site -specific   safety orientation for all employees, subcontractors, and visitors.   Ensure compliance with local, state, federal and client-specific   health   and safety regulations.    Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses,   and   prepare required reports.   Liaise, as necessary, between the Company, client, insurance   carriers   and regulatory agencies to   provide assistance   and resolution   regarding   audits, remedial actions,   worker’s   compensation claims and other Health and Safety related issues.    Coordinate   health and safety   efforts with project management, subcontractors, and site supervisors.    Conduct routine site safety inspections and audits to   identify   hazards , unsafe   actions   and ensure   appropriate control   measures are implemented.    Monitor project safety performance and key indicators   to provide recommendations to Project Management and Field Supervision when necessary to meet Company Health and Safety standards and goals.    Attend and   p articipate   in project   management   specific   meetings to provide safety   input.   Attend weekly toolbox talk meetings and pre-shift safety briefs.    Organize and conduct safety training sessions   required by regulation or Company Health and Safety policy.    Other duties as assigned   Qualifications 8–10 years of experience in heavy civil construction safety. (Minimum - Accredited four (4) year degree or equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and   directly related   experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed). OSHA 510 and/or OSHA 500 Certification. Certified Safety and Health Technician (CSHT). Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification. Safety Degree Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction Standards Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.       Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state, federal and client-specific   health   and safety regulations.    Ability to provide strong mentorship skills, fostering the growth and competence of less experienced project Health and Safety team members.    Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.    Attention to detail and strong organizational skills .      Preferred Experience Trenching and Excavation Underground Utilities Concrete Construction Site Grading and Earthwork Heavy Equipment Operations Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) Forklift Operations Tele-handler Operations Incident investigations Safety training and employee owner coaching Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and communication skills Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities Ability to build positive relationships with field personnel and management Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects Commitment to promoting a culture of safety excellence Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)