Safety Manager

Welty Shared Services LLC•Fairlawn, OH

About The Position

The Safety Manager develops and implements the project’s site-specific safety plan and manages delivery of the overall project site safety program. The role involves maintaining a field presence to identify safety issues, building positive working relationships with field personnel and trade safety representatives, and monitoring safety performance, reporting, training, and certification. The Safety Manager also supports claims and return-to-work processes, administers and audits safety programs, and promotes safe work-planning practices. The position makes routine decisions, recommends actions to a supervisor, and refers exceptions to the supervisor.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in Construction Field Safety.
OSHA 30-hour certification required.
First Aid / CPR certification required.
Successful completion of company training and role-specific professional development coursework within the required timeframe.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
General competency with Microsoft Suite and general computer applications.
Knowledge of construction management means and methods.
Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project demands.

Nice To Haves

College degree in a related field preferred.
First Aid / CPR training experience preferred.
Additional specialty safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, distribute, and implement the Project Site Specific Safety Plan.
Manage and coordinate delivery of the overall Project Site Safety Program.
Identify the initial on-site or off-site treatment facility for immediate claim control and maintain communication with that facility.
Implement the Site Safety Orientation program for new trades arriving on site.
Walk the site to identify safety issues, with a focus on safety rather than production or schedule.
Maintain positive relationships with field personnel regarding safety.
Maintain relationships with trade safety personnel and engage them regularly.
Receive and consolidate safety performance reports.
Monitor project safety performance and reporting.
Monitor and analyze accident information and safety performance statistics to identify actions.
Supervise safety program administration and audit the safety management process.
Monitor safety training and certification programs, verify certifications for certain specialties, and conduct periodic training when qualified.
Monitor the Return-to-Work program and support claims management.
Enforce safety rules and ensure subcontractors conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks.
Promote and facilitate the Safety Task Analysis process.
Promote and facilitate the Job Hazard Analysis process.
Develop the Emergency Evacuation Plan, ensure broad communication, and conduct drills.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct actions professionally and without bias; comply with company and site policies and best-practice standards; continue developing role proficiency; maintain a professional appearance and workspace; participate in and comply with company safety and quality programs and procedures; and use relevant Welty technology to support assigned responsibilities.