Safety Manager

Paradigm Construction Co.•HOUSTON, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Company’s safety initiatives and safety loss control programs, and the development of a safety and risk management culture dedicated to “Building to a Higher Standard”. Assures safety program is designed to comply with OSHA and other construction industry standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health & safety, safety management, construction or related field.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction industry safety management.
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing & leading a structured safety program; self-performing general contractor or specialty contractor preferable.
In depth technical knowledge of construction related OSHA, federal, state, and local regulatory standards, and ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement effective corrective practices.
Experience managing staff and third party hired firms.
Must be an effective communicator, generating professional written material and delivering effective verbal presentations.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Compliance with regulatory requirements
Leadership/Management
Judgment/ Independent Decision Making
Sense of Urgency and Attention to Detail
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be Bilingual

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500, CSP certification preferable.

Responsibilities

Leads development of and clearly articulates Company’s safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures in order to build a safety culture dedicated to behaviors which lead to “Higher” results.
Provides proactive leadership and assumes ownership of “Building a Higher Standard” safety culture by 1) anticipating problems & providing solutions, 2) sharing knowledge with, and providing training, to all levels of management, field staff, preconstruction, and project teams, 3) through interactions with clients, subcontractors, and inspectors, and 4) creating an environment of learning, mentoring, and empowerment in order to promote employee engagement.
Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and conclusions, and monitors results to make improvements or take corrective action.
Ensures safety & health training meet the needs of internal and external (client & regulating entities) requirements, so staff has the safety training to safely perform tasks and jobs.
Leads incident investigations.
Manages hazard assessment activities by 1) conducting and/or supervising safety inspections, and 2)analyzing inspection and incident data to identify opportunities to develop preventive and corrective practices.
Develops annual plans & budgets for safety & health initiatives, including training.
Leads and manages the safety staff: develops a high performance, customer-oriented work team, through hiring, motivating, coaching, appraising, rewarding & disciplining, and addressing complaints and resolving issues related to staff.
Manages safety incentive programs which reward targeted behaviors & results.
Manages workers comp & vehicle claims.
Manages return to work/restricted duty program.
Leads or participates in Safety Committee.
Manages administration of motor vehicle records program.