Safety Manager, Construction

The Poole and Kent Corporation•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are one of the leading mechanical contractors in the eastern United States. Our construction and service (mechanical and electrical) experience includes a broad range of commercial and government projects, including data centers, hospitals, sports stadiums, convention centers, hotels, and research laboratories. The Safety Manager position is an important role for the company. The ideal candidate will assist the Director, Loss Control and the Project Team in support of the safety controls, processes, and procedures for the prevention of disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. This position will provide the opportunity to develop on the job experience in learning how to conduct inspections, accident/incident investigations and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
5-10 years experience in a safety related department or field in the construction industry.
Completion of the OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 required.
OSHA 30-hour construction safety class or equivalent and maintain competency through 24 hours of formal safety and health related coursework every four years.
Familiarity with the construction industry, OSHA, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and appropriate concern regarding dissemination of sensitive and confidential information.
Demonstrate the ability to work well in a team oriented work environment and flexibility to take on added responsibilities when department demands present with additional work load.
Demonstrate professional self discipline and initiative in performing work, attention to detail and committed to performing work within specified deadlines.
Prioritize and organize work in a fast paced multi-tasking environment.
Build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.
Demonstrate commitment to company values and safety culture.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.
Ability to sit, see, talk, and hear.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to commute to field locations.
Ability to navigate around job site locations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in health and safety and/or environmental or related academic discipline.
Familiarity with Health And Safety Plans (HASP’s) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
CHST, STS, OSHA 500 all are a plus.
Working knowledge of project and financial software.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage safety compliance contractually and within Federal and State laws for various project sites.
Lead and oversee the investigation of accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
Conducts site safety inspections or evaluation of workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Provides education and training in the discipline of safety related content.
Consistently update Health And Safety Plans (HASP), Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) other safety documentation, and compliance objectives as needed.
Responsible for tasks to include, but not limited to, the safety management information system (SMIS) data entry for injury reporting and/or reporting as may be required in accordance with company procedures and protocols.
Responsible for administrative record keeping of Fleet Program and record keeping.
Ensure record keeping and scheduling of safety training, toolbox talks, and ensure all applicable employees have all appropriate training certifications and experience for their respective roles (field and office).
Ensure and as needed assists the project team and project safety lead with the scheduled and unscheduled safety audits at all job sites; must have the ability to enforce safety program and report any safety violations.
Ensure and as needed assists with daily safety checklists for tools, equipment, and other materials and fleet as needed.
Lead by example and promote a zero accident environment for all company activities.
Assist with coordination of drug and alcohol testing as needed and within company policy and contractual requirements.
Must be able to meet the background check and fitness for duty requirements as set forth by the assigned projects/customer requirements.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license and have reliable transportation.