Safety Manager

J.F. White Contracting • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

The Safety Manager oversees safety programs and procedures for one or more project sites within a District. The role tracks and analyzes incidents, delivers safety orientations and training, ensures permits and certifications are current, and provides technical guidance on training, equipment, and inspections. The Safety Manager also oversees safety equipment procurement and maintenance, injury reporting and resolution, hazard analyses, corrective actions, and site safety and evacuation planning. The position supports emergency response and vehicle access planning in coordination with the Project Manager, provides status and trend analysis to managers and project teams, and performs other assignments as directed.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in construction or safety.
• Experience managing construction or safety teams.
• Ability to identify and mentor direct-report safety professionals, assign tasks, and provide training to build a strong internal team.
• Ability to deliver training and learning opportunities for construction teams using expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.
• 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 recording and 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 construction schedules and project cost savings.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and procurement to ensure onsite crews have required 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 across the project site; review investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Review and approve Daily Hazard Analyses from direct reports and maintain personal daily documentation to ensure safety procedures are tracked accurately and on time.
• Participate in Jobsite Hazard Analysis discussions and documentation for the overall 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed