On-Site Safety Manager

General Description:

The On-Site Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety and health of all workers, subcontractors, and visitors on large-scale tilt-wall construction projects. This role involves developing, implementing, and enforcing safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment, reduce hazards, and comply with OSHA and local safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of safety practices in commercial construction, particularly in tilt-wall projects, and be proactive in identifying and mitigating risks.

Responsibilities include:

•Implement and manage the site-specific safety plan, ensuring it aligns with company policies, OSHA regulations, and other relevant safety standards.

•Identify, communicate, and mitigate hazards associated with tilt-wall construction, heavy equipment operation, and other high-risk activities on site.

•Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of the construction site to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, or unsafe work practices, and take immediate corrective actions.

•Respond to any incidents or accidents, investigate root causes, and prepare comprehensive reports. Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

•Provide safety orientation and ongoing training to all workers, subcontractors, and visitors on site safety policies, procedures, and best practices. Ensure everyone is informed of site-specific hazards.

•Lead regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and other communications to promote safety awareness and update workers on safety policies, site changes, and potential risks.

•Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and local and state laws. •Maintain proper documentation of safety activities, including injury logs, inspection records, and reports.

•Ensure all workers and visitors on-site use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and that it is maintained and inspected regularly.

•Work closely with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure a safe work environment and address safety concerns promptly.

•Capable of working long days and weekends per project demands.

•Walks jobsites regularly to observe construction activities and safety.

•Maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.

•Respectful to client in all circumstances.

•Manages jobsite safety and safe work practices to ensure all company employees and subcontractors are adhering to the company safety policy.

•Must be committed to contributing to a culture of SAFETY!!

Physical Demands:

•Transportation to and from project.

•Relocation for out of town projects when required.

•Must be able to travel about all project areas which may require climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, working from suspended staging, stepping into and out of excavations, and varying heights.

•Must be capable of working in a variety of physical positions which include, but are not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, walking and driving.

•Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

•Meet Vision Standard:Ability to see 20/40 with both eyes together, with or without corrective lenses.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

•99% field office and site environment.

•1% office environment.

•Work will involve exposure to varying noise and dust levels.

•Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions which include, but are not limited to, extreme heat, humidity, rainfall, compliment of all seasons, combined with varying starting and stopping times.

Minimum Requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or related field preferred

•5+ years of experience as a Safety Manager in commercial construction, ideally in tilt-wall or large-scale projects. Preference given to candidates who have experience working for concrete self-performing general contractor.

•Employer prefers individuals with long term tenure goals who have had prior stable employer relationships.

•Able to communicate with the public and co-workers effectively.

•Excellent organizational, written and communication skills.

•Experience with hazard identification, accident investigation, and root cause analysis.

•Must have OSHA 510 & 500 level certification

•Must be a self-motivated and TEAM PLAYER!!