Safety Manager

Bergelectric•Denver, CO

7d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Safety Manager manages all aspects of safety performance and Bergelectric’s Work Safe. Live Safe. program at one or more sites throughout the region. The role visits construction projects, offices, prefabrication shops, and other work locations daily to inspect sites and verify that the Company’s safety program is fully executed. The position requires frequent travel and may report to the Regional Safety Manager, Corporate Safety Director, Regional Vice President, or another manager as approved by the Corporate Safety Director. The Safety Manager provides safety leadership and technical assistance to operations teams, monitors performance against established targets, supports safe work planning, and helps ensure compliance with Company policies and applicable regulations. The role also responds to incidents, coordinates investigations, develops safety competencies and training, and works with internal teams and client safety personnel to address safety needs and improve practices. The position operates in active construction and warehouse environments as well as professional office settings. Jobsite work may involve varying weather conditions and high noise levels. Physical demands include driving for long periods, using ladders or lifts, standing for long periods, and squatting, stooping, or kneeling.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in safety and/or the construction industry.
Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of safety rules and regulations, including fall protection, silica, confined space, forklift and scissor lift operation, trenching, scaffolding, energy control/LOTO, and general construction safety.
Highly developed interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively, persuasively, and tactfully with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Highly effective presentation and training delivery skills.
Experience managing incident responses and gathering documentation.
Team-oriented, positive, well-organized, and proactive approach to supporting Company profit and growth.
Frequent travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Electrical construction experience preferred.
Preferred safety credentials or equivalent qualifications include Certified Safety Professional, Construction Health and Safety Technician, Safety Trained Supervisor – Construction, 30 Hour OSHA Outreach/Trainer, EM-385 Accident Prevention Plans, NFPA 70E, and Root Cause Analysis Training.

Responsibilities

Provide safety leadership and technical assistance to operations teams; evaluate safety performance against established targets and report results.
Advise operations and project managers on contractual and Company safety requirements during safe work planning.
Attend safety meetings and project startup meetings.
Prepare and review site safety plans, risk assessments, work permits, MOPs, and supporting safety documentation.
Visit construction projects to conduct audits and inspections, identify hazards and liabilities, and verify safe work practices and conditions.
Respond to incidents and safety reports from employees, foremen, superintendents, customers, and other parties.
Verify compliance with Company policies, OSHA requirements, and other applicable regulations.
Verify that safety documentation, including permits, authorizations, and logs, is maintained.
Develop safety competencies in supervisors and site safety personnel; recognize good practices and identify areas for improvement.
Meet with foremen, superintendents, and general contractors to identify and correct safety issues, taking appropriate corrective actions.
Manage relationships with client site safety personnel to help address future issues.
Monitor and report completion of safety engagement activities, including observations, campaigns, recognition events, and incident reports.
Use designated Company safety systems and software to manage incidents, audits, inspections, observations, corrective actions, and other safety activities.
Facilitate timely and appropriate incident investigations, reviews, and sharing of information.
Work cross-functionally with regional human resources, training, procurement, contracts, and other functions.
Assess project training needs and manage train-the-trainer designations for project-level safety.
Provide safety training to selected personnel based on identified needs.
Maintain required certifications.
Promote the overall safety culture and contribute to internal safety communications, promotions, and campaigns.