Project Safety Manager

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland, Oregon, we work primarily in the western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Concord, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT. What you’ll be doing The Project Safety Manager will be responsible for the application of construction safety standards and regulations, and will work together with the project management team and field supervision to ensure all work is completed safely to avoid risk of injury or harm. Daily Tasks Provide support for incident prevention, including inspecting job sites, equipment, on‑site training, investigating incidents, authoring incident reports, and providing information on safety standards and work techniques. Serve as the on‑site competent person who performs frequent inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment. Oversee additional safety professionals assigned to the project. Survey the job site and advise site superintendents and employees on a full range of construction activities, including confined space, hazardous energy control, fall protection, and scaffolding. Investigate all incidents to determine origin, root cause, and contributing factors, and assist in preparing written evaluation reports. Conduct safety education activities, promote safety awareness, conduct daily and weekly toolbox talks, and provide site‑specific training courses. Consult with technical specialists and program managers about changes in work processes and proposed methods to eliminate unnecessary risks and control hazardous conditions. Provide training to employees and managers to recognize hazards and perform their jobs safely and effectively. Develop activity (job) hazard analyses for all new major work processes or those with high injury/illness rates. Conduct personal protective equipment (PPE) assessments as needed. Recommend appropriate measures and methods to correct safety deficiencies, and investigate hazardous conditions to identify the nature and severity of hazards and remedial actions. What you will need to be successful Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Professional qualifications and knowledge of fall protection systems, electrical safety, permit‑required confined spaces, excavation trenching and shoring, scaffolding, hazard communication, accident investigation and reporting. Ability to meet the essential functions and physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Education / Experience 10+ years of experience in construction safety. OSHA 30‑hour certification. Extensive knowledge of state, local, OSHA laws and regulations. May be required to pass a security clearance investigation and substance testing requirements. OSHA 510 certifications. Additional safety certifications such as CSP, CHST, or OHST. Experience in the semiconductor industry. Benefits Competitive salary. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums paid by the company. Generous retirement package: 10% company contribution and a matching up to 2% of annual salary. Profit sharing. Discretionary annual bonus. Paid vacation and holidays. Harder University training and development and other paid professional development opportunities. Team environment that promotes individual growth. HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing such checks. This position is salaried. No recruiters. No phone calls, please. Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local nondiscrimination laws. We maintain a drug and alcohol‑free work environment. Employment offers are conditional on passing drug and alcohol tests, background checks, reference checks, and, as required by law, proof of authorization to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harder Mechanical Contractors Inc