Senior Safety Manager - Reputable General Contractor (RI)

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Job description

Rhode Island-based General Contractor hiring for an experienced Construction Safety Manager.

Client Details

Family-owned and operated Rhode Island-based General Contractor with over 75 years in business! They are a reputable and highly-awarded General Contractor serving both Rhode Island & the Greater Boston area. They are known for their project versatility and have established themselves as one of the go-to GC's in the academic, health care, and commercial sectors. Through generational leadership and passion they have cultivated a close-knit company culture and a proven successful track record.

Description

Responsibilities:

• Regularly visits all job sites to review safety compliance and maintains an active log of all visits and findings; conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections, evaluates performance, identifies corrective action, and implements follow-up assessments.

• Teaches Field Leaders how to appropriately and efficiently conduct safety meetings, job site inspections, identify root causes & implement corrective action.

• Collaborate with the Estimating and project team in the estimating and preconstruction process to determine the various levels of safety planning needed for the project.

• Attends and actively participates in project Kick-off and monthly Business Review meetings.

• Audit Site Safety Binders for compliance and make recommendations for improvement.

• Periodically attends and monitors compliance of weekly toolbox talks and maintenance of proper recordkeeping.

• Develop, execute, and maintain health and safety plans, corporate safety manuals, and crisis management plans ensuring compliance with all legal guidelines and regulations.

• Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure project-specific safety binder and document storage systems are established for each project and prepared timely.

• Coordinates, schedules, and facilitates subcontractor's pre-construction safety planning meetings.

• Reviews Subcontractor's certifications, Site Specific Safety Programs, and Job Hazard Analysis before subcontractor mobilization.

• Reviews documentation from subcontractors for the proper training of their employees as related to the scope of work.

• Reviews project Hazmat Reports for quality and completeness.

• Performs accident investigations in the event of a job site accident.

• Prepare and enforce policies and introduce and implement activities to establish an embedded culture of health and safety.

• Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.

• Facilitate training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention.

• Review Company Site-Specific Safety Plans.

• Create and manage a safety forecast budget for consumables and training.

• Ensure the inspection of equipment and machinery for possible unsafe conditions.

• Serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management.

• Liaise with insurance business partners; create and develop risk management plans; attend bi-annual conferences; travel as required.

• Partners with Human Resources on the management of GL/WC claims, identification of claim trends, and proactive risk management planning.

• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities, or new prevention measures
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics.

• Captures and evaluates safety & compliance findings. Utilizes the same to identify and implement continuous improvement programs.

• Presents safety & compliance findings to the Leadership Team every quarter - utilizes relevant and factual data to communicate trends, areas for improvement and forward training

Measures of Success:

• Target zero safety incidents in the workplace
• Licensure/certifications for team members are valid and up to date
• Health & Safety program is in compliance with OSHA and other legal requirements

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or related discipline preferred.

• 5 years of related work experience in the field of construction safety with demonstrated expertise in construction and safety technologies and practices.

• OSHA 30 + First Aid/CPR certified.

• Excellent understanding of occupational health and safety guidelines and regulations.

• Proficient in data analysis and risk assessments.

• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.

• Ability to think critically and solve problems when unforeseen circumstances arise.

• Outstanding attention to detail.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary (dependent on level of experience)
• Performance-based profit sharing
• Employer-paid health care (100% employer-paid + dental & vision)
• Vacation & PTO
• 401K plan

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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