The Safety Manager will lead the implementation and enhancement of safety programs within Beckstrom Electric, working closely with project teams to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This role requires a proactive approach to safety management, including regular site visits, training, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to champion the company's safety culture.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General Professional Standards and Leadership:
- Exhibit a positive attitude in all professional interactions.
- Maintain and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Resolve project issues ethically and efficiently.
- Ensure quality control surpasses industry standards.
- Create and exemplify company policy manual and safety policies.
- Support team skill development and share expertise across the company.
- Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Recognize and celebrate team members for outstanding performance.
- Attend corporate meetings and training programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Thoroughly understand, administer, and enforce OSHA regulations and other federal, state, and local standards alongside company safety policies.
- Regularly visit project sites to conduct comprehensive safety audits and immediately address safety issues with corrective actions.
- Work with project teams to develop site-specific safety programs and orientations, ensuring all required signage is current and compliant.
- Oversee and/or conduct training for employees on safety policies, including OSHA certifications, First Aid, and CPR.
- Conduct safety inspections and analyze data to improve safety performance and training needs.
- Develop and maintain relationships with OSHA, VOSH, MOSH, and other entities to ensure compliance and collaboration.
- Serve as the primary contact for OSHA, MOSH, and VOSH inspections, managing all related documentation and conferences.
- Coordinate procurement, inventory, and distribution of safety equipment and ensure adequate first aid supplies on-site.
- Administer the Safety Awards program, track metrics, and apply for industry safety awards at various levels.
- Investigate workplace injuries, ensure proper documentation, and work with insurance carriers and counsel to resolve claims.
- Lead or participate in the company Safety Committee, regularly updating the team on safety program changes and regulations.
- Engage with local and national safety councils to promote the company’s safety culture and collaborate on safety issues.
- Maintain and update safety-related documents, including the corporate safety manual and disaster plans.
- Work with senior management on legal matters to minimize risks and maintain relationships with external safety stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with environmental laws related to construction safety and review site plans for safety hazards.
- Travel as needed to support multi-state projects and ensure consistent safety practices across locations.
- Attend required safety training to remain compliant in position.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
SAFETY AND QUALITY CONTROL
- Enforces Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Company and Job Safety Requirements.
- Comply with OSHA regulations.
- Immediately address all safety concerns and ensure proper reporting to the Safety Manager for all jobsite incidents within 24 hours.
- Review assigned projects for overall quality assurance and compliance..
- Identify and correct deficiencies which affect overall quality and production
- Confirm adequate onsite record keeping of quality assurance practices including preparation of as-builts.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 5 years in safety management in the construction industry.
- OSHA 30-hour and first aid/CPR certifications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in safety management, ES&H management, construction management, or a related discipline or equivalent years of experience.
- CSP or CHST certification preferred.
- Knowledgeable with governmental ES&H standards and regulations, with experience applying them to construction projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Procore.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all company levels, government representatives, and external vendors.
A successful candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, drive, kneel, stoop, reach, bend, climb, touch and grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment, particularly when in the field, can vary significantly and at times be very loud.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individuals assigned this position and are not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions.
