Construction Project Safety Manager - Elmira NY

Montante Companies•Town of Tonawanda, NY

1d•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Montante Construction is seeking a Construction Project Safety Manager to join their growing team. This role is responsible for ensuring safety on job sites by managing safety programs, policies, and communication with site stakeholders to ensure a safe work environment on assigned project sites. The Construction Project Safety Manager will report to the Safety Manager and work on an assigned project site to help ensure that requirements and reporting are being met according to the project’s owner/client. Overnight travel will be required for this role, with the current project assignment being in Big Flatts, NY near Elmira, NY, Horseheads, NY, and Corning, NY.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety and 3 years of construction safety management experience OR 5 years of experience in construction safety management with relevant certifications, including: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), or similar (preferred). OR 6 years of construction safety management experience and the OSHA 500 certification
Ability to travel and stay overnight at job sites throughout NYS as assigned.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify hazards and implement effective solutions.
Professional and thorough verbal and written communication with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization both interpersonally and in group settings.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), or similar (preferred).

Responsibilities

Enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert (SME) for all safety-related inquiries and concerns on the project site.
Conduct weekly or as required site inspections and safety audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards. Document and communicate findings to project teams and VP.
Ensure location is current with site required safety matters, including signage, processes, PPE, and documentation.
Collaborate with Safety Manager, project managers and site supervisors to address safety concerns and develop safety plans. Reviewing and ensuring the implementation of site-specific safety plans.
Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Document and communicate findings to Safety Manager.
Present debrief action plans to project teams and use information to inform general training plans.
Stay current with industry safety trends, regulations, and best practices.
Maintain and update company safety documentation, including safety manuals, injury reports and related documentation, OSHA records, boilerplate reports.

Benefits

Competitive base wages
Medical insurance with employer contribution towards premium
Medical opt out credit
Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary Dental and Vision insurance
Up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) in year one, increasing with years of service
Paid holidays
Financial insurance protection options which include short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, legal and identity theft options, and pet insurance
401k Retirement Plan with employer match
Bonus potential
Travel compensation and reimbursements, when applicable
Employee Assistance Program
Community and Employee engagement events and initiatives