Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Horwitz, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. For over 100 years, we’ve been a leader in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services, delivering exceptional results while fostering a supportive and innovative workplace.

Joining our team means working alongside passionate professionals in a culture grounded in our six core values: Safety, Accountability, Professionalism, Motivation, Curiosity, and a Can-Do Attitude.

The Safety Manager will lead the Horwitz Safety Program at the Fargo, ND Data Center location including the off-site fabrication facility. In addition to the project site safety responsibilities, they shall complete all project related tasks assigned to them by the Safety Director and Project Executive Manager.

 

Key Responsibilities:

These responsibilities generally describe the nature of the position and may not be all inclusive:

• Enforce the Safety Program and Project Specific Safety and Health Initiatives.
• Provides technical safety advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to all project employees 
  regarding Horwitz safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for staying updated in all necessary State and Federal rules and regulations as 
  well as any project specific regulations relevant to the scope of work.
• Performing in-house safety training as well as coordinating third-party training sessions.
• Developing or updating Project specific safety policies and procedures.
• Reporting, handling, and monitoring of worker’s compensation, property, and general 
  liability insurance claims associated with the Project.
• Assist with conducting new-hire safety orientations for project employees.
• Manage site safety inspections on the Project site and ensure inspections are being 
  conducted on a weekly basis.
• Lead investigations of all assigned accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Leads Company’s Project Safety Committee.
• Investigate and provide corrective actions for all Project incidents.
• Cultivate a fun and productive work environment.
• Be an encouraging leader and mentor
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz core values: Safe, Accountable, Professional, 
  Motivated, Can Do and Curious.
• Get better every day

Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate to advanced level knowledge of State and Federal environmental, health, and 
  safety standards and regulations.
• Intermediate knowledge of commonly used computer programs (MS Office – Word, Excel, 
  and Outlook).
• Knowledge of Procore and SiteForm preferred
• Verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meets challenging work goals.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic.
• Uphold company values and demands the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Pass client background checks for access to controlled locations if required

Education and Experience:

• 5-10 Years of experience managing a Mechanical Service or Construction safety program
• Possess a current BCSP certification, (CHST®, SMP®, ASP® or CSP®) or OSHA 500/510 
  Certification required
• EHS related undergraduate degree program preferred but not required.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred