Main Purposes

Safety manager works to ensure that company employees can complete their work safely. The safety manager sets safety standards for the workplace based on legal and procedural requirements and train employees to help them understand these rules. Safety managers also monitor working conditions and resolve any safety issues that may arise at the construction site.

Essential Functions

Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily

Conduct safety observation reports on a regular basis, depending on the length of the project

Attend safety walks and inspections before or during each project to analyze safety risks

Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation

Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace

Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the accident

Participate in the creation of report detailing the results of investigations

Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents, and related events

Minimum Requirements:

Registration as a Certified Safety Professional or similar form of licensure as a safety officer

Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and auditor safety software

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation

Understanding of federal, state and city safety requirements, including OSHA

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines

Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and project managers

Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback

Desirable Experience/Training

Technical degree in health and safety or a related field may be preferred, or equivalent experience in Safety Management

Bi-lingual a plus (English & Spanish)

Physical Requirements

Standing- Is an essential job function/physical requirement.

Walking- Is an essential job function/physical requirement.

Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping- These physical requirements are essential job functions.

Reaching, forward and reaching overhead- These are essential job functions /physical requirements.

Climbing- Is an essential job function /physical requirement.

Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking hearing, and seeing- These are all considered normal physical duties/requirements and would be needed/required to work in this industrial environment is a safe and efficient manner.

Job Requirements

Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Must be able to pass background check to company policy.

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