Area Safety Manager

Atkinson Construction•Renton, WA

1d•$120,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Atkinson Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients. The Role Above all else, our people are passionate about our safety culture. Our organization, from senior leadership to field personnel, has an unwavering commitment to performing work in the safest manner possible. Ongoing company-wide initiatives and training programs reinforce our culture and help us perpetuate our constant focus on safety. Additionally, our continuous improvement teams focus on developing solid safety processes and identifying solutions to both common and unique safety challenges. The Area Safety Manager has overall responsibility for administering Atkinson’s Safety, Health, and Environmental program for their assigned business unit. The Area Safety Manager works closely with area leadership and is responsible for managing project safety managers.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in safety and health, engineering, or related discipline, or relevant experience
Certified Health & Safety Technician (CHST)
7 + years of relevant heavy civil construction safety experience and education
OSHA 30-hour training
OSHA 500, 502 & 510 Trainer course
Able to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners
Proof of training/competency in managing crane, fall protection, excavation, scaffolds, and confined space safety
Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results-Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)

Responsibilities

Oversee the administration of Atkinson’s Safety, Health, and Environmental program for one (1) area of responsibility.
Maintain the safety liaison role between project teams and area leadership for the assigned area
Assist area leadership in organizing and facilitating monthly safety meetings with project leadership
Develop, coordinate, and implement overall project-specific safety programs within the assigned area
Management and mentorship of project safety professionals
Conduct thorough, documented quarterly audits and evaluations of each project within the assigned area
Assist in monitoring and oversight of safety training and education
Participate with project leadership and project safety professionals in incident investigation and reporting, root cause analysis, and incident review meetings
Enforce corporate and project-specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards
Coordinate and maintain relationships with the state OSHA.
Report to the Regional Safety Director and work cohesively with the other Safety Professionals
Serve as a member of the safety leadership team, including the development and execution of corporate objectives