Construction and Contractor Safety Manager

Argonne National Laboratory • Lemont, IL

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About The Position

The Construction and Contractor Safety Manager is a leadership role within the Worker Safety and Environment (WSE) Division, overseeing the Construction and Contractor Safety Group. This position supports the Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) Directorate by managing the laboratory’s construction safety programs, with an emphasis on compliance with 10 CFR 851 and OSHA 1926 standards. The Construction and Contractor Safety Manager will work closely with research, operational, and contractor teams to drive a culture of safety excellence.

Requirements

• Proven leadership and management skills in safety program development and implementation.
• Expertise in 10 CFR 851 and OSHA 1926 Construction Standards.
• Experience in conducting safety reviews for complex construction projects, including Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) and Preliminary Hazard Analysis Reports (PHARs).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage diverse teams.
• Ensure safety standards are upheld by actively engaging with construction personnel and coordinating with stakeholders to guarantee a clear understanding and effective implementation of construction safety requirements.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, operating, and managing an integrated safety management group.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the development of written programs, lesson plans, and presentations.
• Proven experience in conducting investigations and mitigating hazards in research laboratories, construction settings, and facilities maintenance operations.
• Exceptional skills in oral and written communication, with experience in persuasion and public relations/marketing.
• Experience in budget management and stewardship of laboratory resources.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork, and customer service.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally (two – four weeks) annually
• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Background in construction or research environments.
• OSHA authorized construction instructor credential.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification (highly desirable).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Construction and Contractor Safety (CS) Group, ensuring team alignment with strategic safety goals.
• Develop and implement construction safety programs, procedures, and best practices, including review and approval of the Contractor Safety and Health Plan.
• Act as a key stakeholder in pre-design, design review, and project scope planning to ensure safety considerations are integrated.
• Collaborate with the Construction Program Manager and other field-level safety and construction personnel to ensure consistent application of safety standards and 10CFR851 regulatory compliance oversight.
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders on complex safety challenges and provide safety and health performance evaluation of bidding contractor companies, including coordination and tracking of quality assessments
• Review and approve permits, including open flame, dig permits, and energized electrical work permits.
• Conduct pre- and post-project safety inspections, ensuring hazard mitigation measures are implemented effectively.
• Benchmark safety practices against industry standards and regulatory trending to ensure continuous improvement.
• Lead investigations and causal analyses of incidents, ensuring lessons learned are disseminated across teams.
• Partner with stakeholders on regulatory analysis and trending
• Engage with other lab peers and DOE EFCOG (Energy Facility Contractors Group) for continuous improvement.
• Participate and represent Argonne’s engagement with the DOE Office of Enforcement and Office of Oversight Assessments for construction and contractor related activities, as needed.
• Lead the ESH Risk Measurement and Performance Management Process for construction and contractor safety topics, and maintain real-time trending of issues and non-compliances.
• Lead or delegate the ANL Construction and Contractor Safety Committee with collaboration to maintain lab-wide Directorate engagement.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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• As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation.
• Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment.
• Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees