Safety Manager

Rohadfox Construction Control Services Corporation•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Rohadfox Construction Management is seeking a Safety Manager located preferably in the Chicago, IL area and with previous Transit/Transportation Construction experience. The Safety Manger role will serve as overseeing the safety program for its specific task order(s). This position will be responsible for review of the contactor’s safety plans in conformance with project documents. This position will also be responsible for managing oversight of approved safety documents by both CM/OR staff and the contractor. An ideal Safety Manager will have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a safety manager for general construction projects. Experience on active rail or transit projects is a plus, but not required.

Requirements

Effectively use Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro software.
Large-scale construction management software such as Prolog, VEO, Procore, PMWeb, and other computer software and applications as needed.
Create PowerPoint presentations.
High school diploma (or equivalent)
Supervisory experience of other safety professionals
Ability to multi -task and prioritize competing responsibilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Bi-lingual a plus)
Solid people skills with professional demeanor
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate safety policies and practices
Must have analytical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities
Must be able to write reports based on safety observations, incorporate photos, and distribute
Balanced approach to technical, business and people aspects of business
The Safety Manager must at a minimum have an active Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) a Construction Health and Safety Technician certification or better.
May assume other duties as required/needed
May be required to work past regular work shift and to come in on a regular day off and during regular off hours.
May be required to start a regular shift at any time of day or night
May be required to start a regular work week any day of the week
May be required to provide CPR/1st Aid Training

Nice To Haves

Experience on active rail or transit projects is a plus, but not required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Bi-lingual a plus)

Responsibilities

Work with Contractor Safety Team, Client Inspection Team, Project Management Team, and others in order to ensure assigned projects are implementing effective safety programs.
Walk all assigned projects on a regular basis and possibly multiple times daily which can total a few miles a day.
Engage with the Client ADG Safety platform to perform Task Hazard Analysis audits and report safety observations.
Meet with Inspectors and other stakeholders regarding safety concerns and follow-up actions taken by the contractor.
Review written Safety Plans and verify results of safety performance and compliance in the field on an ongoing basis to evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation.
Assist the Project/Construction Manager to verify that contractors comply with written documentation requirements including weekly "toolbox" meetings, new employee orientation, daily safety inspection reports, any accident/incident and related investigation reports, provision of" competent" or authorized persons documentation including training records and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs).
Be self-motivated individual who can research pertinent requirements not readily available.
Attend Project Progress and Project Safety Committee meetings as directed to monitor the ongoing safety eff ort of the Construction Manager and contractor.
Attend and participated in Construction Safety Advisory Council Meetings as needed.
Ability to write clear and effective reports.
Attend and participate in the Monthly All-Hands Safety Meeting to discuss general program safety concerns and successes as well as present updates and information on safety regulations and requirements including a monthly training program component on related safety subject matt er.
Coordinate with management to promote the proactive and behavior-based ADG Safety Program both internally and externally (e.g., National Safety Council, trade and professional organizations, etc.) and to bring positive publicity to the program and ADG.
Contribute to the advancement of ADG's goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders.
Ability to multi -task and prioritize competing responsibilities.