SourceBlue Program EH&S Manager

Turner Construction•Saddle Brook, NJ

About The Position

SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects for over 20 years. With a staff of 350+ dedicated professionals and growth in equipment and material procurement since its inception, we provide Clients with comprehensive procurement services that are unmatched in the industry today. Visit us for more at www.SourceBlue.com Position Description: Lead SourceBlue Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program. Partner with SourceBlue leadership and staff to enforce company EH&S policies and procedures. Dotted line managerial responsibility for project site safety professionals in SourceBlue.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 10 years of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification required or within 6 months of appointment
Completed OSHA 30-hour training and maintain current First Aid/CPR/BBP and AED certifications
Expert knowledge Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations
Working knowledge and consistent application of safety and environmental principles and techniques
Experience in incident management and response, ability to assess construction processes to identify known and potential safety related exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions
Cross-functional knowledge of general construction operations
Management experience with ability to delegate and direct work of others
Demonstrate elements of leadership from within and develop followership to influence change
Ability to influence and impact decision-making
Knowledge of change management to impact processes and engage teams
Professional verbal and written communication skills and effective presentation delivery skills
Leadership and interpersonal skills to build teams and professional relationships
Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail
Analytical thinking, good judgment, and complex problem-solving skills
Supervisory or management skills, able to mentor, guide, and develop teams
Demonstrate elements of emotional intelligence including self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, and relationship management
Able to work to in non-structured environment and flexible to prioritize responsibilities for self and others
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, collaboration tools, and EH&S applications
Travel required, access to reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

Build working relationships with SourceBlue leadership and provide direction for implementing cultural changes in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S).
Execute EH&S policies and procedures and enforce compliance with and company requirements.
Identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage using safety standards, best management practices, and EH&S policies and programs.
Influence and motivate project site teams and drive cultural changes and continuous improvements through development and execution of comprehensive EH&S program.
Provide strategic safety leadership to support the growth of the SourceBlue enterprise.
Collaborate with SourceBlue Operations Manager to develop goals and implement proactive programs to reduce incidents, injuries, near misses, and claims costs.
Develop and execute Annual EH&S Plan and related goals aligned with Headquarters (HQ) EH&S requirements. Drive goal progress, analyze and track results, identify opportunities, and collaborate with SourceBlue Operations Manager to implement measures for continuous improvement.
Conduct audits using HQ EH&S approved systems and analyze trends, metrics, reports, and incident data; report progress to HQ EH&S and leadership and develop required program improvements.
Maintain training and education to remain current on laws impacting areas of responsibility for compliance with industry requirements and Federal, State and Local regulations, and disseminate information to relevant stakeholders.
Continuously assess safety knowledge and evaluate processes related to EH&S performance throughout all job families, recommend and track training to close knowledge gaps, and ensure alignment of skills with position requirements.
Mentor and coach EH&S professionals and create inclusive environment to facilitate learning and communication.
In collaboration with leadership and local Human Resources, participate in project EH&S recruiting, onboarding, development, career progression, and succession for sustained staffing pipeline that meets forecasted requirements and results in retention:
Recommend and participate in selection of EH&S professionals assigned to lead safety efforts, including Operations and Trade partners.
Evaluate qualifications and capabilities of employees leading safety efforts and determine developmental activities to increase employees’ safety, leadership, and business acumen.
Mentor, coach, and develop employees and follow progress throughout project assignments.
Represent Turner as industry leader, participate in local and regional industry related professional organizations.
Collaborate with SourceBlue Operations Manager to manage EH&S departmental and project related expenses / budget.
Review and provide feedback to SourceBlue Operations Manager on business and subcontract agreements related to EH&S.
Evaluate contractors, vendors, and suppliers through Subcontractor Approval Request (SAR) process and make recommendations to assist in risk mitigation.
Develop strategic relationships with clients (including but not limited to EHS leadership).
Collaborate with Operations Safety Executive and BU EHS Directors in respective BUs as well as other Turner enterprises.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.