Assistant Safety Manager

HITT Contracting Inc.•Washington, DC

12d•$88,200 - $123,200

About The Position

The Assistant Safety Manager is responsible for regularly inspecting assigned HITT projects and supporting Project Teams in managing project safety conditions and performance. The position reports to and receives direction from a Safety Manager and has no direct reports. Assistant managers are expected to work from project jobsite(s) as necessary. Learning paths, growth, and promotional opportunities vary, though most team members remain assistant managers for up to three years.

Requirements

2–5 years of safety experience.
2–5+ years of experience with a general contractor.
OSHA 30 certificate required.
Ability to write professional reports, business correspondence, and technical procedures.
Strong documentation, record-keeping, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and willingness and ability to learn new software applications.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work well in a team.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred; additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
Current First Aid, AED, and CPR certification.
A CSP, ASP, CHST, or other safety-related designation.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site safety inspections using a web-based health and safety application, with direction and assistance as needed.
Evaluate project compliance with federal, state, local, corporate, and client safety regulations and procedures.
Evaluate the safety performance of subcontractors working on HITT projects.
Review project safety inspections with Site Operations.
Distribute project safety inspections to key project team members and subcontractors.
Track open safety issues through to closure.
Research and evaluate OSHA regulations to address project needs, at the direction of the H&S Manager.
Participate in accident and incident investigations with assistance or direction from other HITT H&S Department members.
Deliver safety toolbox meetings.
Assist with on-site health and safety training.
Review Job Hazard Analyses with assistance or direction.
Assist in developing site-specific safety plans.
Participate in project safety and subcontractor meetings as needed.
Assist in developing and delivering project H&S orientations.
Elevate H&S concerns.
Assist with selecting safety signage for projects.
Assist with managing and reviewing project documentation requirements.
Research and collaborate to obtain information to resolve H&S-related issues.
Identify or select specialized H&S/protective equipment for projects with assistance as needed.
Assist with executing project-wide safety stand-downs.
Create and maintain positive working relationships with HITT project teams and subcontractors.