Health & Safety Manager

Pulice•Laredo, TX

1d•$145,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Health & Safety Manager oversees occupational health and safety programs for a single large project or multiple projects within the same district. The role analyzes safety trends, ensures compliance with applicable regulations, and provides technical expertise to safeguard project teams and promote a safe working environment. The manager leads safety orientations, training, toolbox talks, safety procedures, incident reporting and investigations, and corrective-action planning. The role also oversees project permits and certifications, safety equipment maintenance and procurement, hazard analyses, and worksite safety and evacuation plans. The manager provides project status and trend analysis to the manager and project team as needed, and supports emergency response and vehicle access planning with the Project Manager.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in construction or safety.
10+ years of experience managing construction or safety teams.
Developed leadership skills, with consistent and clear expectations communicated to direct reports and project stakeholders.
Strong skills identifying and mentoring direct-report safety professionals, assigning tasks, and providing training to build a strong internal team.
Ability to provide construction teams with training and learning opportunities based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.
Expertise identifying onsite project safety risks and developing innovative, compliant mitigation strategies consistent with safety program and agency requirements.
Expert knowledge of construction site equipment, methods, and processes.
Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance, industry trends, and upcoming agency regulations that could affect company and project production.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee safety programs and procedures for a single large project or multiple projects within the same district.
Analyze project site trends and ensure accidents, injuries, fires, property damage, and other safety-related incidents are accurately tracked and recorded.
Develop and conduct safety orientations and training, and oversee project site toolbox talks for project staff within the designated timeframe.
Ensure required project permits and certifications are active, documented, and tracked for construction activities.
Provide technical expertise regarding training, equipment needs, and inspection requirements to support the construction schedule and project cost savings.
Oversee equipment maintenance and procurement to ensure onsite crews have necessary safety items before construction activities begin.
Provide project status and trend analysis to the manager and project team as needed.
Oversee injury reporting and resolution for the project site; review investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
Review and approve Daily Hazard Analyses from direct reports and personal daily documentation, and participate in Jobsite Hazard Analysis discussions and documentation for the project plan.
Create, review, or approve the worksite safety and evacuation plan.
Support emergency response and vehicle access planning with the Project Manager.