Regional Safety Manager

The Christman Company

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Determine appropriate safety equipment and safe work practices to be employed by subcontractors and subordinates on specific jobs based on OSHA, MIOSHA, and corporate standards.

2. Examine equipment slated for purchase and proposed facility modifications and additions for safety requirements. Recommend modifications or adjustments to correct any deficiencies prior to purchase or use.

3. Provide each jobsite with necessary safety documentation and resources during mobilization (start-up, postings, signage, safety programs, etc.).

4. Chair regular safety meetings and ensure that coordinated safety training and motivational campaigns are conducted in association with company policies.

5. Stay abreast of OSHA, MIOSHA, and corporate safety regulations and standards applicable to the industry. Regularly pursue related educational and training opportunities for job performance improvement on an on-going basis, and openly share knowledge and debate concepts with appropriate members of the Christman team.

6. Coordinate and plan employee training programs to develop safety leadership expertise of project team members.

7. Develop company safety policies, practices, resources, and tools to assist project team members in their safety leadership responsibilities, ensure their communication to those affected and audit for compliance.

8. Advise project teams regarding response to safety concerns, recommendations, and problems on their projects.

9. Establish evaluation program and participate in annual review of each superintendent regarding safety.

10. Perform and supervise periodic inspections of job sites, equipment and working conditions to ensure conformance to appropriate safety and health standards and regulations.

11. Observe workers and work practices to ensure that protective devices and safe work procedures are used.

12. Investigate unsafe working conditions and ensure they are permanently remedied on the project site.

13. Perform structured safety evaluation of project sites and conduct regular reviews with each project team regarding safety leadership actions and results.

14. Review superintendents' weekly safety reports and follow up on any concerns.

15. Initiate and ensure investigations of accidents and unsafe working conditions, compiling data and providing remedial actions to achieve effective accident prevention and avoidance of losses. Report accidents and findings to insurance company and record for OSHA and MIOSHA.

16. Act as a liaison with government agencies and serve as a management representative in the case of inquiries and inspections to correct deficiencies and to minimize citations and fines for noncompliance.

17. Manage, coach, and mentor Safety Managers in all aspects of their job scope.

18. Complete assigned and required training for this role.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

The majority of work is completed outside at the construction site and in an office trailer where they will monitor the project and make daily decisions about construction activities. This position is often exposed to sounds and loud noises, such as construction equipment. The job requires wearing protective equipment when on the construction site (hardhats, safety glasses, and high visibility clothing). Temperatures and conditions may vary depending on the weather and seasons.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear to operate a computer, and telephone. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Expected Hours of Work

Full time position. Extended hours and weekends may apply.

Travel

Travel to and from the construction site is required; majority of the work will be done at the site. Most of the travel will be local, but some long-distance and overnight travel may be required depending on the project.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's Degree of Science in Safety, Civil Engineering, or a related job field.

2. Minimum five (5) years of commercial construction safety experience on large-scale projects and/or multiple smaller-scale projects and experience in managing direct reports.

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1. Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's Degree of Science in Safety, Civil Engineering, or a related job field.

2. Possession of Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, or the training and skills necessary to obtain these certifications.

3. Demonstrated success in safety positions requiring professionalism, integrity, and accuracy.

4. OCIP and CCOP experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Proficient with Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

2. Must have excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and train employees and the ability to implement effective safety programs to ensure the well-being of all project teams on site.

3. Must have a high level of confidentiality.

4. Strong communication skills, including excellent ability to identify safety hazards, understand project-specific safety requirements participate in collaborative problem solving, and enforce desired safety results.

5. Ability to plan and prioritize individual contributions to achieve high-quality, timely results. Dependability and punctuality for all work-related commitments.

6. Ability to earn respect through the credibility of safety hazard recognition, knowledge of safety standards and positive approach to problem solving. Ability to develop productive relationships within the project team, with trade contractors, and with the owner.

7. Ability to detect and mitigate safety hazards throughout the construction site.

8. Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor and appearance at all times and perform well under project constraints and deadlines.

9. Solid numerical and analytical skills and ability to apply these skills to achieve accurate statistical information related to safety.

Christman Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.