EHS Manager

This position will be responsible for the administration and management of the company's Safety programs in accordance with federal and local laws and regulations; serves to prevent, minimize, and correct accident and injuries, as well as addressing safety problems as they affect the corporation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement, and supervise project safety, accident, and fire prevention programs for a major bridge replacement
• Analyze needs and determine specifications for protective safety equipment, materials, and gear
• Direct surveillance, inspect, and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities
• Insure all required records and reports are complete, accurate, and submitted as per established procedures
• Maintain Safety and Health Program that meets or exceeds corporate minimum requirements
• Create, communicate, enforce and identify opportunities for improvements in the Project Safety Program
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate all Subcontractors Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings acting as a resource for field operations with compliance on Federal (OSHA) and state as well as local safety and health regulations
• Maintain all administrative tasks related to project specific safety documentation/filing system, etc., including OSHA record keeping, management reports, etc.
• Review and approve all Subcontractors Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to Subcontractor mobilization
• Conduct daily site evaluations, follow up and tracking of corrections to deficiencies
• Attend superintendent meetings and monitor Tool Box Talks/Discussions to assure documentation and quality
• Perform root cause and accident investigation techniques in the event of a job site accident – including collection of safety and health standard incident reporting forms and documentation working closely with local leadership and Risk Management teams
• Enforce documentation on the proper training of employees as related to their scope of work
• Ability to conduct in-house training on various health and safety related topics
• Assist with OSHA inspections, compliance reviews, insurance provider reviews/audits, and other federal, state, or local agency reviews/inquiries
• Work with senior management, line management and project teams to ensure organizations SH&E compliance
• Implement SH&E programs, conduct training

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor's Degree in a related field. CSP, CHST, or CIH strongly preferred. Must be an OSHA Outreach Trainer for the Construction Industry.
• Required Training: OSHA 30 HR, First-aid/CPR/AED Certified, and Competent Person status (Scaffold, Confined Space, Rigging, Fall Protection, HAZCOM, LOTO).
• Experience: 5 years of safety experience in Heavy Construction (MBTA experience preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Thorough understanding of government regulations, industrial hygiene, electrical safety, and ISO 45001 & 14001 standards.
• Professional Skills: Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and strategic thinking.
• Leadership: Self-motivated team player with the ability to influence organizational behavior and communicate effectively across all levels.

Compensation Range: $90,000- $125,000