Health & Safety Manager
About The Position
The Health and Safety Manager plans, implements, and oversees safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and client-based health and safety regulations on a construction project site. The role identifies hazards, conducts risk assessments, leads safety training, and enforces safety policies to prevent accidents and injuries. The Project Health and Safety Manager collaborates with Branch and Project management, subcontractors, and craft employees to promote a strong safety culture, investigate incidents, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. The position supports the protection of personnel and property while contributing to successful project delivery. The role is based in Springdale, Arkansas, with travel as needed.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of safety and construction experience.
- OSHA 510/500 certificate.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to learn and apply applicable local, state, federal, and client-specific health and safety regulations.
- Strong mentorship skills to foster the growth and competence of less experienced project Health and Safety team members.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- CSHT safety certification.
- CSP safety certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining the project Health and Safety Management Plan.
- Develop and deliver site-specific safety orientation for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
- Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and client-specific health and safety regulations.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and prepare required reports.
- Liaise between the company, client, insurance carriers, and regulatory agencies regarding audits, remedial actions, workers’ compensation claims, and other health and safety issues.
- Coordinate health and safety efforts with project management, subcontractors, and site supervisors.
- Conduct routine site safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and unsafe actions, and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
- Monitor project safety performance and key indicators, and provide recommendations to Project Management and Field Supervision as needed to meet company health and safety standards and goals.
- Attend project management meetings and provide safety input.
- Attend weekly toolbox talk meetings and pre-shift safety briefs.
- Organize and conduct safety training required by regulation or company health and safety policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
