Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Weitz Company is seeking a Safety Manager to be located at a data center project in Port Washington, WI. The Safety Manager supplies safety leadership and oversight for an assigned region. The Safety Manager functions as an expert resource to the business for consistent implementation of company safety standards and programs, provides safety training, supports preconstruction safety planning, and performs jobsite safety auditing and incident investigations. The Safety Manager reports to the Regional Safety Manager or Safety Director and may manage Project Safety Managers and/or other Safety Managers assigned to the business. This position requires travel up to 50% of the time. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

Work in a formal safety capacity and four years of construction safety experience
Strong management and organizational skills.
Broad-based background in multiple phases of construction.
Business acumen, conflict resolution, and coaching ability are a must.
Ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Effective communication skills, with strong technical writing skills.
The ability to speak in front of large groups.
Proven leadership skills in motivating and mentoring all levels of employees.
Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have the ability to learn additional software.

Nice To Haves

Data center construction experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Keep business apprised of safety regulatory changes and facilitate the implementation of these changes in the field.
Provide general counsel, advice, and recommendations for safety programs and activities, work practices, company rules and procedures, and state workers' compensation law, for the assigned business management team.
Support site inspections by third-party representatives and OSHA inspectors.
Facilitate safety inspections and verify adequacy of corrective actions.
Ensure any employee has the authority to stop work they feel is unsafe until the issue(s) can be resolved.
Facilitate and coordinate the Safety Committee and work to implement a positive, employee-supported program.
Assemble and present incident investigation facts for evaluation and action by Safety Accountability Committee.
Facilitate, through the business management team, communication regarding safety issues and best practices throughout the organization.
Generate and provide high-quality safety training.
Verify project team incident investigations and How It Happened reports for completeness and accuracy.
Perform inspections of all construction projects to evaluate levels of compliance.
Perform industrial hygiene assessments (noise monitoring, air monitoring, etc).
Support proposal activities for new work by detailing company capabilities and providing appropriate responses to client's questions.
Participate in the creation of project safety plans.
Represent the assigned business in all safety-related hearings (OSHA, etc.).
Support administration of company Vehicle Safe Driver Policy.
Support administration of company Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Performs other duties and projects as assigned.