Safety Manager

Charlottesville, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you an initiative-taking and positive individual interested in being part of a great team Are you highly organized and have a strong learning orientation Our family of companies is dedicated to the whole life cycle of a building and we support our clients vision by constructing buildings that enhance our community. Within our family of companies you will experience a supportive and forward-looking culture which recognizes the whole person and encourages involvement in the community we have helped to build for four generations.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance Short Term Disability Company 401(k) Plan Paid Time Off Holidays Education & Training Opportunities

As Safety Manager you will:

Oversee the LCG Safety Program and promote the Lee Construction GroupSafety for Life culture. Assist with the strategic plan for safety improvement. Facilitate accountability and ownership of safety performance at all levels of our companies.
Educate and train employees in best practices for safe work environments.
Assist with workers compensation claims incident investigations and return to work programs.
Promote Safety for Life culture as Company representative in dealings with clients trade partners Virginia Department of Labor and Industry representatives and community activities.

Key Responsibilities

Measure safety performance at each subsidiary (Subcontractor) and report to Safety Leadership regularly. Measure safety performance for each field supervisor and report to Safety Leadership.
Develop training content and implement for managers supervisors and field employees to achieve LCG training targets and goals. Training includes but is not limited to: OSHA 10 and 30 First Aid & CPR driver safety silica hazards fall protection HAZCOM and scaffold use.
Perform safety orientation for all new employees (or delegate for Spanish). Assist People Ops Team in collecting new hire packets and benefit enrollment paperwork.
Promote a culture of encouraging and welcoming near miss reporting and speaking up for safety concerns. Immediately address employee concerns and take follow-up actions as necessary.
Represent all subsidiaries to our client and/or general contractors on matters of safety. Write site specific safety plans in coordination with Project Managers.
Provide training support and resources as needed to elevate subcontractor safety culture and performance.
Ensure pre-task planning and regular site inspections are performed and documented by the project team. Support site safety inspection process through regular Safety Team site visits. Use Company software to document and track safety reports and encourage project team members to utilize the software to document safety reports as well.
Use data and observations from the field identify trends and address issues proactively in collaboration with the Project Team.
Collaborate with pre-construction team to identify safety hazards and plan for protective measures on potential projects.
Investigate all accidents and injuries to determine root causes and corrective action plans.
Prepare quarterly reports for Safety Leadership that include a summary of incidents identified contributing factors and any initiatives or goals established for improvement.
Represent company for VOSH and other compliance officers during field inspections and for any safety citation. Attend VWC and VOSH hearings with company counsel. Actively promote and build relationships with VOSH through the voluntary consultation program.
Company representation to the construction community for industry safety programs. Responsible to build and maintain the standing and reputation of LCG and Safety for Life in the community.
Observe the value of safety equipment and PPE to ensure the best value and service. Field test new equipment as necessary to get employee input.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manage Safety Team member work tasks and scheduling.
Provide mentorship and training to Safety Team members as needed.
Ensure LCG Safety Team is supporting field operations effectively.
Perform annual evaluations of safety team members for review of employee annual evaluations and report results to Safety Leadership.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of state and federal OSHA regulations and best practices for safety.
Basic understanding of commercial construction.
Comfortable with technology and communication systems.
Ability to communicate professionally in verbal and written form.
Knowledgeable in a range of conflict resolution tools.
Public speaking to groups for training. Spanish helpful.
OSHA 500 authorized trainer.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in construction management or safety preferred.
5 years in commercial construction including 3 years in a safety management position.

Lee Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. Lee Construction Group does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin veteran or disability status.

Required Experience:

Manager

Oversee the LCG Safety Program and promote the Lee Construction GroupSafety for Life culture. Assist with the strategic plan for safety improvement. Facilitate accountability and ownership of safety performance at all levels of our companies.
Educate and train employees in best practices for safe work environments.
Assist with workers compensation claims incident investigations and return to work programs.
Promote Safety for Life culture as Company representative in dealings with clients trade partners Virginia Department of Labor and Industry representatives and community activities.

Key Responsibilities

Measure safety performance at each subsidiary (Subcontractor) and report to Safety Leadership regularly. Measure safety performance for each field supervisor and report to Safety Leadership.
Develop training content and implement for managers supervisors and field employees to achieve LCG training targets and goals. Training includes but is not limited to: OSHA 10 and 30 First Aid & CPR driver safety silica hazards fall protection HAZCOM and scaffold use.
Perform safety orientation for all new employees (or delegate for Spanish). Assist People Ops Team in collecting new hire packets and benefit enrollment paperwork.
Promote a culture of encouraging and welcoming near miss reporting and speaking up for safety concerns. Immediately address employee concerns and take follow-up actions as necessary.
Represent all subsidiaries to our client and/or general contractors on matters of safety. Write site specific safety plans in coordination with Project Managers.
Provide training support and resources as needed to elevate subcontractor safety culture and performance.
Ensure pre-task planning and regular site inspections are performed and documented by the project team. Support site safety inspection process through regular Safety Team site visits. Use Company software to document and track safety reports and encourage project team members to utilize the software to document safety reports as well.
Use data and observations from the field identify trends and address issues proactively in collaboration with the Project Team.
Collaborate with pre-construction team to identify safety hazards and plan for protective measures on potential projects.
Investigate all accidents and injuries to determine root causes and corrective action plans.
Prepare quarterly reports for Safety Leadership that include a summary of incidents identified contributing factors and any initiatives or goals established for improvement.
Represent company for VOSH and other compliance officers during field inspections and for any safety citation. Attend VWC and VOSH hearings with company counsel. Actively promote and build relationships with VOSH through the voluntary consultation program.
Company representation to the construction community for industry safety programs. Responsible to build and maintain the standing and reputation of LCG and Safety for Life in the community.
Observe the value of safety equipment and PPE to ensure the best value and service. Field test new equipment as necessary to get employee input.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manage Safety Team member work tasks and scheduling.
Provide mentorship and training to Safety Team members as needed.
Ensure LCG Safety Team is supporting field operations effectively.
Perform annual evaluations of safety team members for review of employee annual evaluations and report results to Safety Leadership.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of state and federal OSHA regulations and best practices for safety.
Basic understanding of commercial construction.
Comfortable with technology and communication systems.
Ability to communicate professionally in verbal and written form.
Knowledgeable in a range of conflict resolution tools.
Public speaking to groups for training. Spanish helpful.
OSHA 500 authorized trainer.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in construction management or safety preferred.
5 years in commercial construction including 3 years in a safety management position.

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills

Quality Assurance
Construction Experience
Food Safety Experience
Management Experience
Root cause Analysis
Risk Analysis
OSHA
EPA
HACCP
Product Development
EHS
Manufacturing

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Lee Construction Group

PIONEERING. HONORABLE. PROFESSIONAL. Previous Next OUR STORY The Lee Construction Group, Inc. traces its roots back to back to 1939, evolving from a highly skilled father and son team, Bob and Bobby Lee, who built and restored fine and historic homes across Central Virginia under the ... View more

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