Regional Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Weitz Company is seeking a Regional Safety Manager based in Des Moines, IA, who will provide support to data center projects in Iowa and Wisconsin. The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the development, implementation, and consistent application of The Weitz Safety Standards in the assigned business. Regional Safety Managers have accountability for the performance of Safety Managers, Safety Engineers, and Project Safety Managers assigned to Weitz project(s). The goal is to eliminate injuries and incidents and effectively manage risk. This position is also responsible for establishing and maintaining successful relationships with all executive leaders in assigned business. Regional Safety Manager reports directly to the Safety Director. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

A qualified candidate must have extensive experience in the safety and/or construction field, as well as 10 years of experience as a safety manager, safety engineer, or safety professional.
Experience managing a safety process or extensive experience in a formal safety position or project management would be essential.
Communication, project management, judgment, initiative, time management, knowledge of Microsoft Office products, project organization, attention to detail, public speaking to a variety of audience levels, flexibility, and problem-solving
Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have the ability to learn additional software.
Training will be provided on company standards.

Nice To Haves

Data center construction experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide input and support to Regional and Segment safety committees, joint accountability committees, and other staff meetings.
Research and maintain information on all relevant, safety information.
Publicize safety materials and serve as a resource for safety, security, and fire protection information and guidance.
Maintain a thorough and current understanding of pertinent Company policies and procedures.
Prepare high-quality safety performance reports for business management teams.
Fulfill necessary crisis management roles.
Attend and participate in "high hazard" scope of work preconstruction meetings, as needed.
Assist with project safety planning and job safety analysis (JSAs) development.
Authority to shut down construction operations in the presence of imminently dangerous to life or health situations.
Monitor and reconcile expenditures of regional department budget.
Develop and implement a comprehensive employee safety education curriculum, including but not limited to construction/renovation support, emergency preparedness and response, fire prevention and protection, general construction safety, hazardous materials management, industrial hygiene, and injury prevention.
Publicize safety materials and serve as a resource for safety, risk management, security, and fire protection information.
Remain current with OSHA 500 course, completion required every three years. Provide instruction to others as required.
Other duties include auditing enforcement, training, and claim management.