Safety Manager, Industrial Construction

MasTec Inc•Rapid City, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager participates in planning, organizing, and implementing the MIC Safety Program at construction projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and corporate environmental, health, and safety regulations. The role may serve as lead safety manager on a small project and involves overseeing safety programs on complex construction projects, partnering with project management, and guiding site staff in hazard correction and risk reduction. This is a traveling, project-based position that can be based in any U.S. city or state, with travel up to 90% of the time. Project assignments may be anywhere in the United States and average 8–18 months. The position includes designated per diem, mobilization support that may include mileage reimbursement, and one longer weekend at home every four weeks. The Safety Manager is expected to spend 60% of working time in the field on job sites and work shifts of up to 12 hours. The role implements safety and environmental programs, coordinates inspections, documentation, incident and injury management, emergency response, and safety training. It works directly with the Project Manager, site management, the Safety Department, craft workers, subcontractors, and client management. The position also supports site-specific safety planning, regulatory compliance, performance tracking, and a strong safety culture.

Requirements

At least 1 year of construction safety management experience, with demonstrated ability to provide strong safety leadership to management and craft workers.
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
Functional computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to type and write accurate reports using appropriate grammar.
Communication and report-writing skills.
Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, recordkeeping, and injury management.
CPR/First Aid Instructor certification and training experience.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to maintain physical strength and stamina; fully use arms, hands, and legs; push, pull, and frequently lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks continuously for several-hour intervals in changing weather and site conditions.
Ability to tolerate moderate exposure to unusual elements, including extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noise.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
Ability to move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas; work at heights; and use required fall-protection equipment.
Ability to evaluate information against measurable standards, see details and slight differences in shapes and shading, and visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings.
Good balance and ability to see and hear well, naturally or with correction, and coordinate eyes, hands, and feet.

Nice To Haves

CHST certification is preferred and encouraged.
Work toward a professional certification such as CHST or CMSP.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all aspects of the safety program on complex construction projects.
Conduct workplace safety checks, identify safety infractions, and initiate Stop Work Authority when necessary.
Guide onsite construction staff on corrective actions to eliminate hazards and reduce future risk.
Provide safety leadership that encourages participation by management and craft workers.
Participate in jobsite R4 Safety Committee activities, monitor results, and present information to site management.
Chair or assist with site safety committee and R4 meetings; review R4 documents and present information to management.
Attend weekly general safety meetings, weekly supervisor safety meetings, and daily gang box meetings.
Communicate safety matters between MIC and client management.
Input and review incident reports; monitor site safety reports and maintain the site bulletin board.
Track, compile, and present leading-indicator statistics and maintain site metrics for site and corporate management.
Maintain jobsite first aid and emergency response supplies and administer onsite drug and alcohol testing.
Spend 60% of working time in the field on job sites; notify the Senior Environmental Safety & Health Manager if unable to do so.
Identify workplace safety hazards, guide site management on corrective action, and document actions in daily activity reports.
Implement the Zero Injury System and applicable safety policies and procedures.
Implement the company environmental program, understand permitting requirements, and conduct required weekly environmental inspections.
Lead site inspections and testing as necessary and compile DFR in a timely manner.
Review safety program documentation, recordkeeping, document postings, permits, and regulatory compliance documentation, including trenching and scaffolding.
Participate in planning and implementing the Hazard Communication Program, including hazardous-material lists, MSDS files, container labeling, employee training, and subcontractor communications.
Present safety emphasis to site employees and participate in and lead emergency responses.
Partner with management to write, organize, and implement jobsite safety plans; work with the Project Manager and management team on the site-specific safety plan.
Coordinate with the Safety Department on program matters, project training needs, injury management, citation management, and OSHA/MSHA reporting requirements.
Oversee the MIC injury management program, establish a relationship with a local physician, explain MIC's accident-management philosophy, and provide for basic first aid.
Coordinate and present safety training to meet MIC and client requirements, potentially covering planning, documentation, new-hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout, and respiratory safety.
Participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when onsite and set a personal example of safe behavior.

Benefits

Designated per diem to support living expenses while on project assignment.
Mobilization support, which may include mileage reimbursement.
One longer weekend at home every four weeks.
Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
401(k) with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, and pet insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Military leave, including differential pay and benefits continuation.
Employee Assistance Program.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
Group legal plan.