Safety Manager

The Weitz Company•Tucson, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is seeking a Safety Manager to support its Southwest Business Office at a data center project in Tucson, Arizona. The position provides safety leadership and oversight for an assigned region and serves as an expert resource to the business for consistent implementation of company safety standards and programs. The Safety Manager provides safety training, supports preconstruction safety planning, and conducts jobsite safety audits and incident investigations. The role reports to the Regional Safety Manager or Safety Director and may manage Project Safety Managers and/or other Safety Managers assigned to the business. Travel may be required up to 50% of the time. The Weitz Company is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with offices throughout the United States. It describes its employees as its most valuable asset and is committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

Work in a formal safety capacity.
Four years of construction safety experience.
Strong management and organizational skills.
Broad-based background in multiple phases of construction.
Business acumen, conflict resolution skills, and coaching ability.
Ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Effective communication skills and strong technical writing skills.
Ability to speak in front of large groups.
Proven leadership skills in motivating and mentoring employees at all levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to learn additional software.

Nice To Haves

Data center construction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Keep the business informed about safety regulatory changes and facilitate their implementation in the field.
Provide advice and recommendations to the assigned business management team on safety programs and activities, work practices, company rules and procedures, and state workers' compensation law.
Support site inspections by third-party representatives and OSHA inspectors.
Facilitate safety inspections and verify the adequacy of corrective actions.
Ensure employees have the authority to stop work they believe is unsafe until the issue is resolved.
Facilitate and coordinate the Safety Committee and support implementation of a positive, employee-supported program.
Assemble and present incident investigation facts for evaluation and action by the Safety Accountability Committee.
Facilitate communication about safety issues and best practices throughout the organization through the business management team.
Generate and provide high-quality safety training.
Verify project team incident investigations and How It Happened reports for completeness and accuracy.
Inspect construction projects to evaluate compliance levels.
Perform industrial hygiene assessments, including noise and air monitoring.
Support proposals for new work by describing company capabilities and responding to client questions.
Participate in creating project safety plans.
Represent the assigned business in safety-related hearings, including OSHA hearings.
Support administration of the company Vehicle Safe Driver Policy.
Support administration of the company Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.