Weekend Shift

Suffolk Construction•Boston, MA

10d

About The Position

The Safety Manager works with the Superintendent and Project Manager to administer, direct, and implement compliance with corporate Safety and Health policies and procedures. The role supports the achievement of company standard operating procedures and Safety and Health Plan goals, and is responsible for safety procedures at a project-specific level or across multiple project sites within a region or sector. The position includes conducting site inspections, supporting field operations on safety regulations, reviewing subcontractor safety plans and training documentation, coordinating pre-construction safety planning, monitoring safety meetings, investigating accidents, and delivering safety training. The role requires collaboration with project teams, subcontractors, regional risk management, and external partners.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related work experience in Construction Health and Safety.
At least 3 years of onsite safety experience.
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.
Trained 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 to directing people.
Ability to coordinate efforts with field staff and external partners.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to make decisions promptly and confidently.
Sound business judgment.
Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to manage and embrace change, and adapt to new processes and ways of addressing problems.
Must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Nice To Haves

ROW/MBTA experience is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Safety is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular site inspections and record safe and unsafe conditions using Predictive Solutions software.
Complete administrative tasks related to project-specific safety binders and document storage systems.
Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate subcontractor Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings.
Serve as a resource for 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 subcontractor mobilization.
Periodically attend and monitor subcontractors’ Tool Box Talks to ensure proper documentation and quality.
Investigate job-site accidents, including collecting Suffolk Safety and Health standard incident reporting forms and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with Regional Risk Managers to identify claims trends and plan proactive risk management.
Review subcontractor documentation to verify employees have received training related to their scope of work.
Conduct OSHA 10- or 30-hour, HAZWOPER, and other safety-related training.