Area Safety Manager

Atkinson Construction•Renton, WA

48d•$120,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Atkinson is seeking an Area Safety Manager to oversee the administration of their Safety, Health, and Environmental program for an assigned business unit. This role is crucial in maintaining Atkinson's strong safety culture, which is a top priority for the organization. The Area Safety Manager will work closely with area leadership, manage project safety managers, and contribute to ongoing company-wide safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. The position requires a deep commitment to safety, ensuring all projects are performed in the safest manner possible and that solid safety processes are developed and implemented to address challenges.

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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

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.