Project Safety Manager

Turner Construction Company•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Safety Manager partners with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and project teams to enforce company and regulatory safety requirements on a single construction project. The role leads site safety efforts, allocates safety resources, assesses risks and safety practices, and develops action plans to reduce exposures and improve safety awareness. It also leads training on safe work practices and guides project teams in managing environmental and hazardous materials reports and conditions. The manager develops and enforces the project Safety Program, supports compliance with company policies and Federal, State, and Local regulations and owner contractual requirements, and works with project leadership and subcontractors to improve safety performance. The position requires travel and access to reliable transportation. Work is primarily at construction sites, with occasional office work, and includes the physical and environmental demands described in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or a related field, and at least 4 years of related construction safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification required, or must be obtained within 2 years of appointment.
Completed OSHA 30-hour training.
Current First Aid, CPR, BBP, and AED certifications.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local EH&S regulations.
Working knowledge and consistent application of safety and environmental principles and techniques.
Ability to identify known and potential safety exposures and lead corrective actions.
Familiarity with general construction operations.
Leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build teams and professional relationships.
Professional verbal and written communication skills and effective presentation delivery skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Analytical thinking, good judgment, and complex problem-solving skills.
Travel is required; access to reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and enforce EH&S on a single construction project in accordance with Headquarters EH&S safety staffing requirements.
Manage time and resource allocation and provide safety leadership to the assigned project.
Assess safety practices and known or potential exposures, develop and implement risk-mitigation action plans, and drive improvements in safety awareness and activities.
Communicate performance requirements and support project leadership and teams in adopting and following project-specific safety standards, best practices, and EH&S policies and procedures.
Monitor safety trends, help reduce Project Incident Rates to meet or exceed Business Unit goals, and manage regulatory exposures to zero citations.
Develop and deliver project-specific EH&S training for project management, employees, subcontractors, and Trade employees, including training in safe work practices.
Promote safe work practices and conditions in accordance with company policies, regulations, and owner contractual requirements.
Maintain and enhance working relationships with project staff and subcontractor Safety Representatives.
Develop and enforce the project Safety Program and related policies and procedures.
Identify unsafe actions and conditions and work with the project team to implement immediate corrective actions.
Develop an accountability model to ensure project teams and subcontractors pre-plan activities and tasks.
Review subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with applicable company, regulatory, and owner requirements.
Review subcontractor and Trade Pre-Task Plans for quality and contractual compliance.
Hold preconstruction planning meetings with subcontractors to review the site safety program, job hazard analyses, and risk-mitigation plans.
Develop safety action items for preconstruction meetings and verify that subcontractors conduct training in accordance with OSHA standards.
Conduct worker orientations for new employees and administer and record participation.
Work with project leadership to prepare project-specific safety reports, assess metrics, and recommend improvements over baseline.
Ensure subcontractor toolbox safety meetings are logged promptly.
Conduct and review project team safety audits, assess proposed corrective actions, and issue reports of violations or unsafe practices for immediate resolution.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.