Regional Safety Manager - Industrial Construction

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Weitz Company is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to support its Industrial Business Unit. The role ensures the development, implementation, and consistent application of The Weitz Safety Standards in the assigned business. The Regional Safety Manager is accountable for the performance of Safety Managers, Safety Engineers, and Project Safety Managers assigned to projects, with the goal of eliminating injuries and incidents and effectively managing risk. The position also establishes and maintains successful relationships with executive leaders in the assigned business. Travel based on company needs is required. The Weitz Company is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with offices throughout the United States. The company describes its employees as its most valuable asset and is committed to growing a diverse, inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. The role develops comprehensive safety plans for power generation projects, supports safety committees and project planning, prepares safety performance reports, participates in high-hazard preconstruction meetings, and may shut down construction operations when an imminently dangerous situation exists. It also includes auditing, enforcement, training, claim management, crisis management duties, and monitoring the regional department budget. A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field is required, along with 10 years of experience as a safety manager, safety engineer, or safety professional. The candidate needs strong organizational, communication, leadership, supervisory, and presentation skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; and a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Safety certifications are encouraged. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, construction, engineering, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience as a safety manager, safety engineer, or safety professional.
Extensive experience in the safety and/or construction field.
Experience managing a safety process, extensive experience in a formal safety position, or project management experience.
Independent judgment and excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects flexibly.
Excellent communication, leadership, and supervisory skills, including the ability to speak to large audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; ability to learn additional software.
Detailed and accurate report preparation, with analytical and interpretative ability desirable.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Willingness to travel based on company needs.

Nice To Haves

Safety certifications are encouraged, including OSHA 500, OSHA 510, CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, and CIH.
Proficiency with Microsoft Access is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive safety plans and procedures specific to power generation projects.
Ensure safety protocols align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and Weitz safety standards.
Provide input and support to Regional and Segment safety committees, joint accountability committees, and other staff meetings.
Research and maintain information on relevant safety matters.
Publicize safety materials and serve as a resource for safety, risk management, security, and fire protection information and guidance.
Maintain a thorough and current understanding of applicable company policies and procedures.
Prepare high-quality safety performance reports for business management teams.
Fulfill assigned crisis management roles.
Attend and participate in high-hazard scope-of-work preconstruction meetings as needed.
Assist with project safety planning and development of job safety analyses (JSAs).
Shut down construction operations when imminently dangerous to life or health situations are present.
Monitor and reconcile expenditures of the regional department budget.
Maintain current OSHA 500 training, with completion required every three years, and provide instruction to others as required.
Perform auditing, enforcement, training, and claim management duties.
Oversee the performance of Safety Managers, Safety Engineers, and Project Safety Managers assigned to projects.
Establish and maintain successful relationships with executive leaders in the assigned business.