Safety, Health & Environment Manager

Baker Construction•Wheatfield, IN

About The Position

The Field Safety Manager promotes the Company's IIF culture and helps ensure co-workers return home safely. The role is expected to spend at least 90% of its time in the field observing and coaching co-workers and Field Safety Representatives on correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors. The manager reinforces positive behavior through recognition or rewards, answers safety questions, shares lessons learned, and uses leading indicators to influence project safety. Working hands-on with the project team, the manager strategically improves safety, quality, and productivity (SQP).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a safety-related major and at least 4 years of concrete construction and safety experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least a certificate in a related field, or construction experience with OSHA 500 training certification.

Responsibilities

Promote the Company's IIF culture by serving as a safety resource to the project.
Assist with project compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
Conduct job site case management.
Oversee the work of direct reports.
Ensure a safe work environment.
Participate in training and certifications.
Observe and coach co-workers and Field Safety Representatives in the field on correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors.
Recognize and reward positive safety behaviors.
Answer co-workers' safety questions and share lessons learned.
Use leading indicators to influence project safety.
Work hands-on with the project team to improve safety, quality, and productivity.