Safety Manager

HITT Contracting•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The HITT Safety Manager is responsible for the safety performance and development of assigned business units and direct reports. This individual serves as a safety resource at the project, business unit, and corporate levels; assesses safety needs and deploys assigned resources to address them; and contributes to development of HITT’s corporate safety program and safety culture. The position leads safety staffing, coaching, training, inspections, incident response, and regulatory compliance across projects and business units. The Safety Manager works with project teams, subcontractors, clients, and corporate Risk Management, and contributes to department and company initiatives. The role requires independent problem solving, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work in varying construction-site conditions and respond to emergencies. The stated Virginia base salary range is $98,100 to $138,600. Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting says salary is determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

Requirements

Degree and five years of experience, or eight or more years of construction safety experience; other professional experience or skills may substitute.
Comprehensive understanding of high-hazard technical areas, including cranes, fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, and electrical safety.
CHST, CSP, or equivalent professional safety designation.
First Aid/CPR certification.
OSHA 30-Hour for construction.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple business-unit needs, tasks, projects, and demands.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to adapt to flexible and changing schedules.
Strong analytical and research skills to define and solve problems.
Ability to work independently.
Willingness to respond to emergency or crisis conditions.
Ability to work under varied environmental or site conditions.
Ability to navigate stairs, ladders, and uneven floors or ground conditions.
Demonstrates safe work practices on and off work sites.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in safety or a related field.
OSHA 500 certification.

Responsibilities

Manage direct reports’ workloads and make staffing recommendations based on project volume, needs, and department responsibilities.
Conduct regular check-ins and yearly performance evaluations; assess training needs, support team members, discuss career goals, and provide development feedback.
Participate in recruiting and retention of Safety Department team members, and manage outside consultants’ project needs and performance.
Assess and meet safety needs across multiple projects and business units; evaluate inspection performance and set inspection criteria, expectations, and performance measures.
Conduct on-site safety inspections using the Predictive Solutions System and review inspections with Site Operations, project teams, and subcontractors.
Analyze hazard, incident, and inspection data to identify trends and recommend project, business-unit, and corporate safety improvements.
Evaluate project compliance with applicable federal, state, local, corporate, and client safety regulations and procedures; research current and future OSHA regulations.
Lead OSHA or third-party inspections and crisis, accident, or incident responses and investigations independently.
Develop, select, and deliver toolbox meetings, project orientations, just-in-time training, and other safety training; evaluate and coach others on training delivery.
Enforce safety requirements with HITT and subcontractor workforces and supervision; evaluate subcontractor safety performance and address safety needs for future work.
Review and develop Job Hazard Analyses, assist with preconstruction safety planning, lead select subcontractor preconstruction meetings, and identify special Site Specific Safety Plan needs.
Develop project orientations that address special client or site-condition requirements and participate in project safety and subcontractor meetings as needed.
Elevate safety concerns, audit project safety signage and documentation, and recommend or enact improvements.
Research and resolve safety issues; identify and arrange project-specific protective equipment and training; collaborate with project teams on safety stand-downs.
Serve as a technical resource to the Safety Department and Site Operations; evaluate inspection processes and identify opportunities to improve them.
Develop or lead department and corporate goals, develop business-unit safety goals, conduct in-house training, and identify corporate safety equipment needs.
Research and trial new safety products, prepare monthly safety summaries for assigned business units, and act as the department’s primary contact for processes such as Predictive Solutions or Toolbox Talks.
Participate in HITT corporate initiatives and committees beyond the safety function, and collaborate with other parts of the corporate Risk Management Team as needed.
Maintain positive working relationships with project teams and subcontractors and respond to safety concerns from clients, tenants, or affected members of the public.
Participate in meetings of safety and construction professional organizations.