Site Safety Manager (SSHO)

Reports to:Site Project Manager(In matters requiring technical support the Site Safety Manager has direct report to appropriate Corporate Safety representative)Supervises:Directly supervises Site Safety Technician and personnel assigned to site safety duties.(Site Safety Manager is empowered to manage and enforce site safety, health and environmental efforts regarding all site personnel)Educational Requirements of position:Minimum:High School Education and/or Trade SchoolA minimum of 10 years of general safety experience including 5 years of applicable construction project experience.Industry Certification/AccreditationOSHA 30-hour for Construction course and/or USACE EM385-1-1 40-hour courseDocumented Skills TrainingDocumented Competent Person Safety Training in applicable disciplinesPreferred:Industry specific pro-board certification (STS, CHST, CSP, CRIS, etc.)Degree in a relevant curriculum from an accredited college or universityAdvanced emergency response training or experience (EMT, EMT-P, Hazmat, Technical Rescue etc.)Technical Requirements of position:SoftwareProficiency in Microsoft Word and OutlookProficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint or similar software applications used in developing training materialsFamiliar with Microsoft ExcelGeneral Mastery of applicable construction safety standardsBasic understanding of building components and their installation; construction tasks, scheduling and trade sequencing.Basic understanding of each construction trades’ scope of work.Basic understanding of risk management principlesEssential Function of the position:Ability to enforce all applicable and/or required federal, state, local and company safety, health and environmental regulationsAbility to pro-actively recognize potential hazardous situations/exposures and implement corrective measures.Ability to conduct incident investigations to determine potential contributing factors and root causesGood interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) required for coordination with and support of:Executive, senior and project managementOccupational medicine clinics, physicians, staffInsurance carriers, brokers, adjustors, risk engineersFunction as the project’s safety, health and environmental technical advisorRelationship Management:Establish and maintain relationship with project team, owner’s safety counterpart, and project insurance risk engineersEstablish and maintain relationship with project subcontractors and vendor’s safety counterpartEstablish and maintain relationship with project’s occupational medicine clinic, physician, and medical staffEstablish and maintain relationship with emergency response authorities having jurisdictionEnsures positive exposure to communityCorporate Culture/Evolution:Embraces BLHI Corporate ValuesDemonstrates adherence to BLHI Corporate Value in daily managementBuilds project climate to empower personnel and sustain BLHI safety cultureInteracts with professionalism and pro-activismContinually seeks feedback and personal development for advancementTrains direct reports for advancementSeeks to understand and further the overall objectives of BLHIMental Effort:Considerable mental effort and comprehension. Must be able to make sound decisions quickly. Must be able to have sustained concentration with frequent interruptions.Physical Effort:Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including: sitting stationary, moving around an office or jobsite, ascending and descending work areas, seeing and communicating effectively.Working Conditions:Construction project site.Potential advancement position:Regional Safety ManagerRequirements for Advancement: In-depth understanding of construction safety, health and environmental standardsIn-depth understanding of and consistent enforcement of BLHI’s safety, health and environmental programsAbility to support and coordinate with project teams and multiple projectsAbility to manage disputesEvidence of upholding BLHI corporate values and requiring same of othersUnderstanding and engaging in BLHI overall goals and objectivesWorking knowledge of risk management.Evidence of supporting role in business development processQualificationsMOTIVATIONSAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationGrowth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibilityLICENSES & CERTIFICATIONSOSHA 30Job SummaryRequisition Number: SITES003903Job Category: SafetySchedule: Full-Time