Safety Manager, Industrial & Manufacturing

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

The Safety Manager will manage and implement the field safety program and team for construction projects. The role monitors construction projects, compiles accident statistics, and interprets government policies and recommendations in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. The position is part of JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group, which works on Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor construction projects. The Safety Manager communicates company safety philosophies and policies, advises field and office staff on applicable requirements, monitors drug and alcohol testing, and supports incident reporting and investigations. The role conducts project safety audits, identifies hazards, recommends corrective measures, and follows up to confirm issues are addressed. It also manages safety-related claims in coordination with external insurance contacts and may develop and deliver training. The position makes routine decisions, refers exceptions to a supervisor, and has a stated career path to Senior Safety Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health, construction management, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
At least 8 years of construction safety experience.
0–2 years of team lead or team management experience.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
Knowledge of and ability to enforce federal, state, local, and company safety regulations.
Advanced proficiency in company safety software, programs, processes, and tools.
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
Ability to build relationships with team members beyond a single project and collaborate internally and externally.
Knowledge of testing protocols for environmental hazards, noise, and contaminants.
Ability to manage a team.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Intermediate proficiency in required construction technology.

Responsibilities

Manage and implement the field safety program and team for construction projects.
Communicate company safety philosophies and values to safety team members, construction site foremen, superintendents, and project managers to support understanding, compliance, and acceptance of safety programs and policies.
Help field and office staff interpret company, owner, and government policies and recommendations.
Compile accident statistics and trending analyses, and recommend safety-program changes or additions to address identified trends.
Administer and monitor company drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company, federal, and state requirements.
Implement accident and incident reporting protocols so project teams submit information through proper channels in a timely manner.
Assist safety team members with accident and incident investigations, documentation, reporting, and implementation of abatements.
Coordinate with external insurance contacts on safety-related claims and assist safety team members in monitoring injured employees’ medical treatment.
Conduct regular construction-project safety audits; identify, document, and recommend abatement of hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions; report hazards and abatement techniques to field superintendents and project management; and follow up to confirm timely abatement.
May develop and implement training strategies and processes, assess training needs, improve or develop programs, select effective training methods, and identify learning technologies.
May monitor safety metrics and identify training improvements or interventions.
May provide in-person and virtual training and ensure training records are retained.
Lead, support, and promote diversity and inclusion and ensure positive, proactive implementation of the company’s non-discrimination policy.