Safety Manager, Data Centers

Suffolk Construction•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

The Safety Manager works with Superintendents and Project Managers to administer, direct, and implement compliance with corporate Safety and Health policies and procedures. The role supports the achievement of company operating procedures and Safety and Health Plan goals, and is responsible for safety procedures at an individual project or across multiple project sites within a region or sector. The position conducts site inspections, manages project safety documentation, coordinates subcontractor safety planning, advises field operations on applicable safety regulations and standards, reviews subcontractor safety programs and training records, monitors safety talks, investigates accidents, and coordinates risk management planning. It also delivers OSHA, HAZWOPER, and other safety-related training. The work takes place in an office environment and includes walking on job sites. Office noise is described as quiet to moderate. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, talk or hear, and use fine motor, hand, and finger skills with a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The role frequently requires standing, walking, and reaching, and requires close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

3–5 years of related work experience in construction health and safety.
Working knowledge of Federal and state safety and health regulations and local building-code issues related to safety and health.
Qualified OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainer.
Willingness to achieve the CHST designation within two years.
Demonstrated expertise with construction and safety technologies and practices.
Willingness to provide best-in-class customer service.
Training as a CPR Instructor; training is provided.
Completion of required internal training with the Learning and Development team.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong planning, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Collaborative and positive approach when directing people.
Ability to coordinate efforts with field staff and external partners.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to make decisions promptly and confidently, with sound business judgment.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to manage and embrace change and adapt to new processes and approaches to problems.
Possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.
Ability to perform the stated office and job-site duties, including prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and fine motor tasks.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular site inspections and record safe and unsafe conditions using Predictive Solutions software.
Perform administrative tasks related to project-specific safety binders and document storage systems.
Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate subcontractor Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings.
Advise field operations on Federal (OSHA), state, and local safety and health regulations, including NFPA and JCAHO standards.
Review subcontractors’ Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analyses before mobilization.
Periodically attend and monitor subcontractors’ Tool Box Talks to assess documentation and quality.
Investigate job-site accidents, including collecting Suffolk Safety and Health standard incident reporting forms and documentation.
Coordinate with Regional Risk Managers to identify claims trends and develop proactive risk management plans.
Review subcontractor documentation to verify appropriate employee training for the scope of work.
Conduct OSHA 10- or 30-hour, HAZWOPER, and other safety-related training.