Health & Safety Manager

Health And Safety Manager

Martins Construction, a Posillico Company, is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's most prominent general contractors in heavy highway and bridge construction. Reinforcing that reputation is the commitment from our tightly-knit group of project managers and field crews who ensure that unmatched quality, value, and integrity are built into every one of our projects. Since 1993, Martins Construction has consistently tackled some of the region's largest and most challenging projects with safety, reliability, and efficiency. Our expertise span multiple core segments of the heavy highway and bridge construction arena, across Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC.

Responsibilities

The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring that all health and safety policies are properly implemented, procedures are adhered to, and that safe practices are adopted. They help plan, implement, monitor, and review the protective and preventive measures in place that employees are required to follow, and work to minimize operational losses, occupational health problems, incidents, and injuries.

Communicates with Project Managers, Health and Safety Officers, Director of Health and Safety to ensure field safety for all jobsites and facilities.

Supports the Martins Project Manager in the development and implementation of the project health and safety program in accordance with Client expectations and Posillico policies and procedures.

Administers the Site Health and Safety Program and advises the Project Manager with regards to all matters of health and safety associated with the project.

Supports the Project Manager on the Implementation and administration of the Site-Specific HASP, including the client's safety program and Posillico policies and procedures.

Provides site orientation (includes Martins site-specific HASP) to Martins and subcontractors working on project.

Will lead the Incident investigation on projects and conduct interviews of witnesses, working closely with the Project Manager, Corporate Officer, and client.

Reports and documents incidents and issues related to site safety.

Performs duties in accordance with Posillico Health and Safety Program Procedures, Posillico policies and procedures, and the site-specific health and safety plans.

Conducts daily site reviews and inspections of Martins projects throughout the MD/VA/DC region.

Verifies all training for the site is accomplished and current.

Reviews and assists with the preparation of AHA's (Activity Hazard Analysis)

Assists in the implementation of the video surveillance safety program, assisting in the review of findings and coordinating with the project teams to implement corrective measures as part of the project oversight.

Implementation of the Martins Energy Based Safety System including performing weekly high energy control assessments and identification of needed controls.

Assists in management of vehicle/driver compliance and employee certification

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA / BS degree in engineering, safety, health sciences, or equivalent, or have equivalent experience in an occupational safety capacity.
• 5+ years' health and safety experience with health and safety compliance. Experience in the Construction industry is required.
• Industry Credentials such as CHST/OHST or ASP/CSP are preferred.
• A moderate level of IT skills with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications.
• Patience and diplomacy; the position requires a collaborative approach.
• OSHA 500 Certification preferred.
• 20% Travel throughout the MD/VA/DC Region.

Reports to: Corporate Health and Safety, servicing the Martins VP of Operations.

Location: Falls Church, VA and surrounding areas.

Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity - Martins Construction is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.