Safety Manager

Job Description:

The Safety Manager is responsible for developing a safety culture on the project which anticipates construction risk and avoids or mitigates hazards to prevent injury to personnel or damage to the structure. A safety manager's day involves promoting, developing, implementing, verifying, and improving risk-reduction through planning, safety programs, incident reporting, trend analysis, safety team cohesion, safety training, craft recognition programs, and improvements in the efforts towards creating a positive safety culture. This includes developing methods for evaluating effectiveness of team cohesiveness, safety compliance, and construction planning. This position serves as a primary decision maker for issues relating to project safety, compliance, risk control, claims management and environmental planning, questions, and issues.

A successful Safety Manager is responsible for developing practical, effective safety policies and initiatives for workers to engage in a goal of an Injury Free Environment. This requires an ability to anticipate or identify areas requiring improvement and bring forward best practices and procedures for work sites and work functions. A manager communicates with all levels of a project team, subcontractor personnel, owner representatives, and company management and leads the effort in building a culture of constant vigilance and improvement of the work environment regarding safety. Works closely with project superintendents, project managers, project engineers, and safety engineers to offer solutions that integrate schedule, safety, and quality during construction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and coordinate with supervisors and other management personnel to implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with Company policy, customer requirements, and regulatory agencies such as the Department of Transportation, State Worker's Comp, OSHA, EPA, MSHA, and other various state, local, and federal agencies

• Work with supervisors to help analyze work requirements (for personnel, equipment, and materials) and working conditions to develop, propose, and/or implement changes to increase safety and enhance training while still maintaining efficiency and effectiveness

• Manage Safety Orientation program and tracking of training on safety and regulatory topics to ensure compliance with requirements, policies, and regulations

• Ensure all required forms are compiled and filed (i.e., OSHA 300)

• Ensure provision of all personal protective equipment (PPE) and devices as required to safely undertake the required work activities, and ensure constant proper use

• Participate in the investigation of injury accidents. Work proactively with supervisors, Human Resources, and worker's compensation carriers to ensure injured employees are communicated with and returned to work as quickly as possible, utilizing light duty when possible

• Perform risk analysis and formulate risk-management plans

• Partner on all claims resolution efforts (Owner and Subcontractor)

• Tracks, logs, and notifies client, Fortis management, project team and relevant government or insurance agencies of safety successes, updates, incidents, progress, and programs

• Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position's and team's objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Associates, BS, or MS degree from an accredited institution (technical degree or GSP preferred)

• 8 - 12 years of safety management experience within construction industry

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, 29 CFR 1926

• CHST, OSHT, or equivalent certification in lieu of B.S.

• OSHA 30 Hour for Construction Certificate, OSHA 500 series courses preferred

• Proven ability to train, influence, and motivate team members utilizing excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work with a diverse organization of employees

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed on an active construction site. Role requires standing or walking for long periods of time. Utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing. May occasionally move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Travel Requirements

• All Fortis positions require some level of driving.

The above description is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements for the performance of this job; it is not to be construed as a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. All jobs require behaviors consistent with our Core Values and Culture. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations could be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, absent undue hardship. Fortis Construction, Inc. reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

RQ-0093 Safety Manager (Open)

Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.