Safety Manager

Dragados•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

The Safety Manager oversees safety programs and procedures for one or more project sites within the same District. The role leads site safety training, incident tracking and analysis, permit and certification management, safety equipment readiness, injury response, hazard analysis, and the creation or approval of site safety and evacuation plans. The Safety Manager provides project status and trend analysis to the manager and project team, supports emergency response and vehicle access planning with the Project Manager, maintains knowledge of company values and strategic plans, and performs additional assignments as directed by management.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in construction or safety.
Experience managing construction or safety teams.
Skilled at identifying and mentoring direct-report safety professionals, assigning tasks, and providing training to build a strong internal team.
Ability to deliver training and learning opportunities for construction teams based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.
Proven ability to identify onsite project safety risks and develop innovative, compliant mitigation strategies aligned with safety programs and agency standards.
Expert knowledge of construction-site equipment, methods, and processes.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee safety programs and procedures for one or more project sites within the same District.
Analyze project-site trends and ensure accurate tracking of accidents, injuries, fires, property damage, and other safety-related incidents.
Develop and conduct safety orientations and training, and oversee project-site toolbox talks within designated timeframes.
Ensure required project permits and certifications are active, documented, and tracked for construction activities.
Provide technical expertise on training, equipment needs, and inspection requirements to support the construction schedule and promote cost savings.
Oversee equipment maintenance and procurement so onsite crews have necessary safety items before construction activities begin.
Provide project status and trend analysis to the manager and project team as needed.
Oversee injury reporting and resolution for the project site.
Review investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented onsite.
Review and approve Daily Hazard Analyses from direct reports and personal daily documentation to ensure accurate and timely safety-procedure tracking.
Participate in Jobsite Hazard Analysis discussions and documentation for the project plan.
Create, review, or approve the worksite safety and evacuation plan for the project site.
Support emergency response and vehicle access planning with the Project Manager.
Maintain knowledge of company values and strategic plan.
Perform additional assignments as directed by management.