Safety Manager, Construction

R.S. Harritan & Company, Inc.•Richmond, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager, Construction (Mechanical) is an on-site role supporting the Director, Loss Control and the project team in implementing safety controls, processes, and procedures to prevent illness and injury caused by chemical, physical, biological, or ergonomic hazards. The position involves safety compliance across project sites, inspections, incident investigations, training, safety documentation, and administrative record keeping. The role is based in Newport News, Virginia, and the stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States full-time without current or future employer sponsorship.
Must meet background check and fitness-for-duty requirements set by assigned projects or customers.
Must have a valid state driver's license and reliable transportation.
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and care in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Must work effectively in a team-oriented environment and be flexible in taking on added responsibilities as workload requires.
Must demonstrate self-discipline, initiative, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
Must be able to prioritize and organize work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
Must build positive working relationships with employees, management, suppliers, customers, unions, government agencies, and other contractor organizations.
Must demonstrate commitment to company values and safety culture.
Must communicate effectively in English and cooperate and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
Must be able to perform the physical functions described, including sitting, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and navigating job sites; may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to commute regularly to field locations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in health and safety, environmental studies, or a related academic discipline.
5–10 years of experience in a safety-related department or field in the construction industry.
Familiarity with Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
OSHA 30-hour construction safety class or equivalent, with competency maintained through 24 hours of formal safety and health coursework every four years.
Familiarity with the construction industry and OSHA, federal, state, and city environmental and safety regulations and practices.
CHST, STS, or OSHA 500 certification.
Working knowledge of project and financial software.

Responsibilities

Oversee safety compliance at project sites in accordance with contractual obligations and federal and state laws.
Lead accident investigations to identify causes and ways to prevent future accidents.
Conduct site safety inspections and evaluate workplaces, equipment, and practices for compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Provide safety education and training.
Update Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), other safety documentation, and compliance objectives as needed.
Enter injury reports and other required information into the safety management information system (SMIS) in accordance with company procedures.
Maintain administrative records for the Fleet Program.
Maintain records and schedules for safety training and toolbox talks, and ensure employees have appropriate training certifications and experience for their roles.
Assist the project team and project safety lead with scheduled and unscheduled safety audits at job sites; enforce the safety program and report violations.
Assist with daily safety checklists for tools, equipment, materials, and fleet as needed.
Promote a zero-accident environment by leading by example.
Coordinate drug and alcohol testing as needed and in accordance with company policy and contractual requirements.