Senior Safety Manager

Rosendin•Sterling, VA

About The Position

The Senior Safety Manager administers the project safety programs to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. They may be responsible for one project, multiple small projects, or an area within the division(s). The role would report to a Regional Safety Director and potentially manage Safety Managers, Safety Coordinators, and Field Safety Specialists. This recognized subject matter expert will have complete autonomy in providing technical safety support for safety-related decisions to the project management team(s) and field leadership. Leads the development needs and contributes to the overall company safety strategy.

Requirements

Ability to recognize hazardous situations & recommend corrective measures is essential
Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local regulations
Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Proficient in using electronic devices (i.e., phone, tablet, computer) for safety audit software and emails.
Strong organizational, record-keeping, and follow-up skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player
Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
Up to 100% TRAVEL

Nice To Haves

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Occupational Safety & Health, or a related field
Preferred Professional Safety Certification (i.e., Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Construction Health & Safety Tech (CHST))
7 plus years of safety construction experience
Can be a combination of training, education, and relevant work experience

Responsibilities

Direct daily audits of work areas.
Provide safety expertise in response to identified deficiencies and requests for safety assistance. Communication with project team(s) and field leadership is essential.
Prepare professional reports, conduct safety briefings, act as company spokesperson for site safety issues, research, and answer site safety questions and concerns.
Resolve site safety issues and provide emergency response as needed that arises from sub-contractors, customers, employees, and company managers.
Anticipate & direct safety program elements, as needed, to comply with customer and regulatory requirements.
Direct comprehensive, in-depth investigations of all injury and loss incidents, identify all causal factors, develop and implement measures to prevent recurrences, and follow up to ensure long-term resolution.
Lead safety training, testing, and record-keeping for all employees on assigned projects (New Hire Orientation, Equipment Training, Haz Com, Fall Protection, Excavation, Confined Space, Lockout/Tag out, Crane and Rigging, etc.).
Act as an advisor to the company management team and customer agencies to ensure safety requirements are identified, communicated to employees, and fulfilled.
Manage the assigned project’s safety program budget, planning, acquiring, controlling, and distributing all safety equipment, supplies, and training aids.
Develop and review site safety plans for the project(s).
Act as a lead in project start-up meetings.
Assess three-week look ahead for the project(s).
Ensure a crisis management plan is implemented for the project(s) and facilities.
Ensure clinics/medical facilities are set up, and the project team knows their location.
Ensure procedures are followed for LOTO and first-time energization at project site.
Review Step by Step and MOPS (Method of Procedures).
Develop and participate in RCAs (root cause analysis) to prevent reoccurring events at projects.
Identify needs and compose training documents, pre-task plans, permits, training certifications, sign-in sheets, and toolbox meetings to the appropriate database or filing system.
Principal advisor for injury case management; coordination with insurance representatives and vendors as assigned by senior safety leadership.