Safety Manager

Role Summary

The Safety Manager will manage and implement the field safety program and team for construction projects. This position will be responsible for monitoring construction projects, compiling accident statistics and interpreting government policies and recommendations. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.  

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Sr. Safety Manager.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

SAFETY MANAGER FAMILY - CORE

•    Manages and implements the field safety program and team for construction projects.
•    Communicates safety philosophies and values of the Company with safety team members, construction site foreman, superintendents, and project managers to ensure understanding, compliance and acceptance of the Company’s safety programs and policies.
•    Acts as a resource to help field and office staff interpret company, owner and government policies and recommendations.
•    Compiles accident statistics, trending analysis and recommend changes or additions to the safety program(s) to address identified trends.
•    Administers and monitors Company drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company, federal and state requirements.
•    Implements accident and incident reporting protocols to ensure that the project team submits information and reports through the proper channels in a timely manner.
•    Provides assistance to Safety team members in accident or incident investigations to ensure the investigation is properly documented and reported and the abatements are implemented properly.
•    Works closely with the external insurance company contacts in reporting and managing safety-related claims and assists Safety team members in monitoring medical treatment of injured employees.
•    Conducts regular safety audits of construction projects. Identifies, documents and recommends abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions. Issues reports to field superintendent and project management staff detailing hazards and abatement techniques. Follows-up with the superintendent to ensure safety issues were abated in a timely manner.
•    May develop and implement training strategies and processes to support training objectives.
•    May partner with leadership to develop needs assessments, gap analyses and strategic training plans.
•    May analyze training needs to develop new and improve existing training programs.
•    May develop effective training methods such as digital learning, classroom, skill qualifications, and on-the-job training.
•    May assist with identifying and implementing technologies to enhance effective learning experiences.
•    May monitor company safety metrics and identify areas for training improvement and intervention.
•    May provide in-person and virtual training sessions and ensure training record retention.
•    Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communications skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations.
• Proficiency in company safety software/programs, processes and tools (Advanced).
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• Knowledge of various testing protocols for environmental hazards.
• Proficiency in required construction technology (Intermediate).
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Knowledge of various testing protocols for noise and contaminants.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health, construction management or related field (Required).
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 8+ years construction safety experience (Required).
• 0-2 years team lead or team management experience (Required).

Working Environment