Safety Manager

The Safety Manager is primarily responsible for an assigned regional area and may oversee corporate safety programs. This position provides management coordination and technical expertise in all areas of safety health and environmental compliance. This position assists in the development and administration of safety policies and procedures initiatives and training programs to ensure that safety policies and practices are followed consistently. The Safety Manager will assist in establishing reliable methods for improving safety performance and creating a safe and healthy work environment for all employees fostering a culture of safety accountability and compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform a gap analysis of the clients safety program to correctly identify exactly what the clients needs are
• Work with clients in developing processes and procedures that effectively accomplish the goal of zero accidents
• Routinely inspect projects to identify and abate potential hazards on both construction and general industry projects
• Develop and conduct training programs for existing and new policies and procedures
• Investigate all accidents and near misses to determine the root causes and make appropriate changes in policies and procedures to prevent reoccurrence of similar hazards
• Write project specific safety plans and job hazard analysis as required by the client
• Oversee monitor and ensure the completeness and accuracy of accident reports and investigations
• Act as an advocate for the client by maintaining a value of good corporate ethics and promoting safety at every opportunity as a core value of the organization

Job Requirements:

• A bachelors degree in safety management construction management or related area OR Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) designation
• Minimum of 5 years construction safety experience
• OSHA 500
• Knowledge of the OSHA Construction Standards CFR 1926 General Industry Standards CFR 1910 and other best management practices
• Knowledge of typical construction processes
• Strong background in use of technology and software applications
• Computer skills using SharePoint and MS Office including Excel
• Technical writing capabilities of developing policies and procedures for clients
• Bilingual preferred (ability to accurately and proficiently understand read write and speak English and Spanish)
• Up to 25% travel required
• Local to the DallasFort Worth TX area or willing to permanently relocate to the area (RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE)