Safety Manager (Mission Critical)

Aldridge Group•Charlotte, NC

2d•$90,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager (Mission Critical) serves in a dual role. Initially, they operate in a consultative capacity, providing expert support, guidance, and motivation to operations management and employees at all levels. Additionally, they act as a hands-on partner in delivering various safety initiatives and programs to foster a safety culture, supporting the goal of Incident and Injury Free operations. This role champions the Incident & Injury Free culture, leads and coordinates safety initiatives for a geographic region, and drives communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in compliance with corporate safety standards, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline (e.g., OS&H Management, Human Factors, Construction) from a four-year college or university.
A minimum of 2-5 years direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines.
Must hold a Professional Certificate (e.g., CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or CUSP).
Ability to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Positive attitude and enthusiasm for contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment and aptitude to “sell” safety programs to field personnel.
Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal, and OSHA requirements.
Excels at time management and prioritization, consistently meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to recognize discrepancies and effectively communicate solutions.
Possesses a strong sense of responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks and projects.
The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
Able to pass a background check for sensitive work functions at our nation’s airports, transportation systems and utility grid systems.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

Champion the organization’s IIF Culture and focus efforts on improving defenses to control exposure and systematic integration of human performance principles.
Provide management with effective safety coaching, counseling, and advice, ensuring both deliver a safe and efficient work environment for all employees, customers, and the public.
Partner with operations and Talent Management to ensure specific safety training is conducted based on scope of work.
Provide safety expertise, ensuring the most relevant and effective internal and external safety practices are used and implemented in the course of delivering work.
Review each subcontractor’s safety program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the Project Safety Program requirements.
Review and conduct mini-gap analyses on current safety policies, procedures and standards and provide recommendations for change to help drive continuous improvement.
Conduct site visits to monitor and assess the execution of the organization’s safety management system.
Assist in preparation for monthly Craft Voice In Safety (CVIS) meetings and help drive continuous improvement within the corrective actions process.
Conduct incident investigations and verify corrective actions are being implemented and sustained in the field.
Conduct core, division-specific, and subcontractor safety orientations as requested.
Support project teams by participating in the Project Kick Off Meetings and working with them to develop a safe plan of execution.
Assign and communicate expectations for all aspects of the safety program, so that all project employees have clear expectations for safety and performance.
Ensure that toolbox talk topics are carefully selected and applicable to the work.
Verify that all safety documentation is being captured, organized, and filed at the jobsite.
Travel to multiple projects to provide support to management.