Safety Manager

SAIIA•Chester, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Saiia Construction, a MasTec company, is hiring an on-site Safety Manager for a multi-year heavy civil coal ash remediation (CCR) project in Chester, Virginia. The Safety Manager supports project crews and Safety Specialists by visiting project sites, identifying unsafe conditions and risks, and working with project managers, site supervision, and safety personnel to control hazards and protect employees, subcontractors, and customers. The role previews sites before work begins, develops project-specific safety plans and emergency action plans, monitors active work for compliance, documents hazards, and follows through on corrective and preventive measures. It also manages contractor safety programs and training, audits training records, investigates accidents and injuries, maintains required records and reports, and ensures project sites have appropriate safety equipment. Where assigned, the position manages Safety Specialists and provides regular updates to project and company leadership. The position requires field-based construction safety experience and at least one of the following certifications: CHST, CSP, or OSHA 500. The employee frequently works outdoors in varying weather, near moving machinery and in precarious locations, with exposure to airborne particles and loud noise. A valid state-issued driver’s license with a record meeting Saiia’s risk management guidelines is required.

Requirements

5–7 years of construction safety managerial experience, or an equivalent combination of training and related experience.
At least one of the following certifications: CHST, CSP, or OSHA 500; certification must be maintained as applicable.
Experience with heavy civil, CCR, ash pond, or mass earthwork projects.
Construction safety field or on-site experience and comfort working hands-on in the field in a team setting.
Knowledge of and experience with OSHA, MSHA, and EPA rules, regulations, and reporting processes and procedures for construction and mine safety.
Valid state-issued driver’s license with a driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to professionally represent the company with external organizations and regulatory bodies and at all organizational levels internally.
Ability to communicate and train effectively.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Sound business judgment and common sense in making recommendations and decisions.
Ability to multitask and thrive while numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously.
Ability to meet deadlines in short time frames.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with company personnel at project sites and offices, vendors, subcontractors, customers, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and near moving mechanical parts, in precarious places, with exposure to fumes or airborne particles and loud noise.

Nice To Haves

Experience or training in excavation, trenching, and soil mechanics.
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification.
Bachelor’s degree in Safety or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Preview projects and project sites before work begins to identify safety and environmental risks.
Develop project-specific safety plans, Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), and training.
Visit active project sites to assess work conditions and verify compliance with project safety plans and local, state, and federal regulations.
Document unsafe work conditions, safety hazards, and health hazards.
Work with project management, site supervision, and craft workers to develop and implement solutions to safety findings.
Determine corrective or preventive measures and follow up to ensure they are implemented.
Manage contractors’ safety programs and training, recommending changes as needed for compliance.
Audit orientation and annual safety training records for compliance.
Investigate accidents and injuries through interviews, equipment inspections, and site inspections, including review of personal protective equipment, materials, and project-specific gear.
Recommend appropriate disciplinary action when employees or subcontractors violate safe work practices or policies.
Provide regular updates to the Project Manager, Director of Safety, and executive staff.
Maintain accurate, current records and reports and submit them in accordance with internal processes and applicable regulations.
Ensure project sites have appropriate safety equipment.
Manage Safety Specialists at project sites where assigned.
Plan, organize, and manage Safety Specialists’ work; provide guidance; monitor performance, discipline, and attendance; and support their professional development.
Support recruitment, performance management, promotions, retention, and termination activities for employees.
Promote team-oriented communication, positive morale and engagement, and adherence to company vision and values.
Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Safety.

Benefits

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
Competitive salary starting at $130,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Career growth opportunities on a multi-year, high-impact project.
Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage options for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, and pet insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Military leave, including differential pay and benefits continuation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan.