Safety Manager

Safety Manager

The Safety Manager is responsible for supporting the senior safety manager and project team in the successful completion of a construction project. This position assists the project team in managing safety and health processes on a project. This is a safety sensitive position.

Position Qualifications:

• A 4-year degree is preferred. Occupational Safety and Health degree suggested.
• Recommended minimum of 3 years of experience in safety on commercial construction projects.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification designation is suggested.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoDesk Suite.

Essential Duties:

• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders including project owners, insurance carriers, Hensel Phelps staff, craft and trade partners. Attend owner meetings and work with their safety representatives, as necessary.
• Enhance safety culture through participation in executive safety culture charrettes and assisting the CARES (craft safety) committee.
• Assist project team with safety start-up, program development, implementation and management. Work with project team to create and manage the safety budget. Anticipate necessary safety supplies for employees.
• Oversee the safety point file system and documentation. Maintain project statistical data.
• Participate in the six-step quality control/safety process including assisting with activity hazard analyses and participating in follow-up inspections. Focus team members on high-risk activities and work with the area superintendents on ways to control risk.
• Conduct project safety training, as needed, and assist in developing the project safety training schedule. Assist other team members in conducting safety training including tailgate meetings.
• Lead the development and implementation of the project's SAFE program. Analyze project safety trends and work with PS to implement initiatives to address unsafe trends.
• Conduct project safety audits and assist in team audits.
• Personnel evaluation and development.
• Knowledge of construction processes and the roles and responsibilities of all positions.

Physical Work Classification & Demands:

• Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps' policies. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.