Construction Safety Program Manager

Construction Safety Program Manager

Location: Boulder CO. This role is not a remote position and will be working on the construction site.

The Construction Safety Program Manager will be responsible for leading the development and execution of a construction project safety and security programs, policies, and strategy during the construction of a portfolio of projects facility. Projects vary in scope from significant modification of existing construction to new construction on the developed site in Boulder, Colorado. The role will manage best practices and performance standards and enhance the contractor safety culture by implementing the site Health & Safety Management Systems and achieving industry leading performance. Works with the onsite project team to serve and support the projects with the execution of programs and plans that reinforce our "safety first" culture by continuously improving our ability to prevent serious events, injuries, and fatalities.

What You'll Do:

• Works with the site to develop practical methods to integrate High Potential Exposures (HPE) mitigation tools at the project level.
• Coach, develop, and onboard Project Personnel, Contractor Staff, and Trade Partners with safety values, standards, and priorities.
• Lead the development of best-in-class safety strategies and policies for the projects and contractor management.
• Promote strong safety practices, with a focus on Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention.
• Work with Site Safety to ensure the program meets Contractor safety standards and The North American Contractor Safety Guidelines, and the pre-qualification/monitoring of onsite contractors.
• Lead the program safety committee, tracking, addressing, reporting, and responding to onsite contractor safety statistics and formally reporting monthly. Evaluate trends, identify opportunities, and manage the safety continuous improvement program, driving project safety initiatives to completion.
• Work with the construction management team and their contractors to ensure their safety programs are in alignment with site and program expectations.
• Oversee and support company field representatives and their daily support of construction safety.
• Oversee and deliver site safety leadership training and awareness programs for project leaders, construction management, and contractor supervision teams.
• Partner with contractors and project staff to deliver transparent audits that will assure adherence to Corden values, standards and safety-first culture.
• Maintain project monthly metrics to track, trend, and measure safety performance from audits, incidents, and proactive activities at the project site.
• Support Site and Program leadership teams implementing field walks and action tracking.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree from a university with ideally a focus on Safety, Engineering, or Project Management is preferred.
• A recognized safety membership or qualification, CSP, ASP, CHST or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in the field of Health, Safety and Security with functional and team managerial / leadership experience including 5 years in site safety leadership on large complex brownfield industrial projects. Experience at API/PSM-subject facilities preferred.
• Experience with large scale CAPEX industrial projects and disciplines such as heavy civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with process equipment and commissioning activities
• Sector experience in an industry where Engineering / Construction / Operations / Projects are key business driver. Heavy Industrial construction with a Prime Contractor, EP&C, or owner-side major projects group experience would be ideal for this position.
• Experience working as a project team member contributing to H&S strategy development, balancing technical expertise with sound business decisions.
• Excellent understanding of risk management / assessment and H&S concerning large capital projects and contractor management.
• Understanding of H&S matters in project management regulatory applications (OSHA CFR 1926), reporting, environmental as related to large capital projects.
• Ability to establish, influence and foster relationships and cooperation of key internal and external stakeholders working across all levels of employment from field level to site management.
• Strong customer service-oriented approach to dealing with objectives, conflict, and balancing priorities.
• Ability to influence decision making within a project team.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to engage with other employees at a strategic level to articulate XXXXX's safety vision and priorities.
• Frequent interaction through video and tele conferences.
• Prior experience developing standards, policies and procedures for safety and security
• Proven experience in root cause analysis of incidents
• Experienced in using TEAMS, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
• Believes in building a positive safety culture where reporting a "near miss" is considered a "good catch" rather than a negative situation
• Displays Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Demonstrates Courage and values different perspectives and can navigate between perspectives to arrive at a win/win path forward
• Delivers Results Through Others
• Focuses externally
• Personal creativity and innovation

Physical Requirements:

• Working at a variety of heights
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Bending
• Stooping
• Working outdoors in a broad range of climate conditions
• Working around construction machinery

Additional Information:

• Collaborating with a large team that are scattered across the globe requiring online meetings
• Long hours (minimum 45 hours) during construction and commissioning is expected with possible weekend work at times
• Expected to identify gaps and personally solve them without depending on staff

Travel: Working on site in Boulder, CO.

Salary: $50,000-$85,000 per year depending on experience level.