WSP Kennesaw , GA 30152
Posted 3 weeks ago
This Opportunity
WSP's Applied Solutions group is currently seeking a Lead Safety and Construction Manager to implement, monitor, and evolve the safety and construction program at project sites throughout North America. This is an exciting opportunity to support a growing and vibrant Company that works on interesting and challenging construction projects across the United States. Most of the projects involve work that has an environmental remediation component or are focused on improving the environment. We offer significant opportunities for growth and advancement. Opportunities for technical training and professional certifications are also available.
Location - This position can be based anywhere in the United States but will require extensive travel to project specific locations, competitive per-diem and travel allowances are included. The position requires a knowledgeable self-starter who can balance priorities and work with various stakeholders to maintain compliance with regulatory, client and internal HSE and Project Specification requirements
Your Impact
Reports to the Applied Solutions Safety Director with daily direction provided by the Project or Program Manager
At a minimum, the SCM is responsible for:
Review work plans and safety SOPs to ensure they meet WSP and Project specifications
Develop, conduct, and track/record daily and monthly required safety briefings
Develop task-specific Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and work methods for hazardous work
Ensure workers have proper levels of safety training and coordinate overall task-specific safety training where required
Maintain safety training database by entering all required training in a timely manner
Ensure proper personal protective equipment is available and used by work crews
Review all subcontractors JHAs prior to procurement of services to ensure subcontracted work methods address identified and potential hazards and comply with Wood and client safety SOPs
Conduct regulatory and customer required safety training
Obtaining Qualified/Competent Person status for scaffolding, fall protection, etc.
Interface with managers, supervisors, team leads, and team members on safety and project implementation aspects of work efforts to promote open communication
Conduct or support occupational and perimeter air monitoring programs
Collect and document site Postings and OSHA required information for state and corporate reporting
Respond to and report incidents and near-misses and coordinate incident investigations
Conduct behavior based safety observations and prepare Lessons Learned on best practices
Conduct, document, and report all required monthly and annual safety audits
Monitor project work to ensure efficient implementation of the project schedule and scope, monitor budget, quality and staff/subcontractor performance
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
7 - 10 + years construction/field H&S experience, ideally on Federal projects
Ability to support construction projects throughout the US
Ability and willingness for extensive travel in the US
Experience in managing the health & safety of facility O&M craftsmen, preferably at a Federal government site, and environmental professionals performing contracted services
Strong technical knowledge and background in regulatory standards and safety engineering
Experience in performing multi-task projects with tight completion deadlines
Good working knowledge and skills using MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Demeanor that promotes collaboration, teamwork, safety consciousness, open-mindedness with positive approach to problem solving
Experience in developing and presenting safety training and technical specification materials
Experience in managing the training requirements for construction/trade workers
Experience in assessing work hazards and developing safe work procedures
Experience in briefing work crews and building occupants in the safety, quality and production aspects of maintenance/construction work
Experience or willingness to learn Quality Assurance and Construction Management support preferred
Training in OSHA safety and/or industrial hygiene programs related to, construction, and environmental/infrastructure field work
Must pass background check and client mandated drug tests
Preferred Qualifications
CHST (Construction Health and Safety Technician) or STS (Safety Trained Supervisor)
OSHA 30 Hour Construction Training and/or EM 385-1 40 hour training and experience
40 Hour HAZWOPER training with current certification
CPR, First Aid, AED, and Blood Borne Pathogens
Construction related competent person/safety training (Scaffold, Fall Protection, Excavation, Forklift)
Army Corp of Engineers, Quality Control Management (USACE-CQM) course or equivalent training and experience
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