Join McKissack & McKissacks team! Immediate opening for a Safety Manager in Frederick MD. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
McKissack & McKissack offers opportunities to grow your career while working on transformative projects in program and construction management architecture and interior design. We combine technical expertise and creative vision to deliver exceptional results. Our culture values diversity professional development and performance. We seek team players who are humble hungry and smart with strong academic or professional experience integrity and a client-focused mindset. Join a team that invests in your success and rewards ambition integrity and collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Perform proactive field engagement and provide strong safety leadership to help prevent serious injuries and eliminate high-potential events
- Coordinates schedules and facilitates subcontractors Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings
- Strengthen and standardize safety practices across data center projects ensuring full compliance with internal procedures and client requirements
- Maintain an active daily presence in the field through routine safety walks observations and coaching conversations
- Support the development and review of JHAs/JSAs pre-task plans and high-risk activity reviews (e.g. hot work energized work lifting operations confined space entry work at heights)
- Conduct regular site inspections audits and verification of control measures; ensure timely and effective corrective actions
- Lead or support incident and near-miss investigations including root-cause analysis and documented corrective actions
- Develop and deliver targeted safety training and toolbox talks tailored to site-specific risks
- Review safety practices and documentation for subcontractors and vendors when applicable
- Track analyze and report key safety metrics trends and leading indicators to project leadership
- Partner with the client on safety expectations coordination meetings and sitewide safety initiatives
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in occupational safety management or engineering preferred
- 5 years of safety experience in construction or industrial environments including prior experience on data center construction projects preferred
- Professional safety certifications such as CHST CSP ASP OHST or OSHA 3115
- Direct experience supporting live data centers critical facilities or other high-risk or MEP-heavy construction projects
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering safety training for craft workers and supervisors
- Proven track record in incident investigation root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- Ability to effectively coach field teams and influence behaviors without direct authority
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns anticipate risks and propose practical solutions
- High level of ownership integrity and a commitment to a culture of safety excellence
Compensation:
Salary range: $145000 - $180000/yearly (dependent on years of experience competency travel requirements)
Employee Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dependent Care
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Adoption Assistance
Matching 401k Plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Marketplace Perks-at-Work
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