Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Environmental Health & Safety ManagerThe Environmental Health & Safety Manager will provide health, safety, and environmental support by developing and implementing programs for vertical / ground up construction projects.Responsibilities:Provide leadership for the implementation, enforcement and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety policies and processesDevelop and manage EHS programs to ensure employees are injury free and have a high degree of consciousness and ownership about safety and health issuesIdentify, evaluate, and prevent environmental health and safety hazards at the siteImplement and maintain industrial hygiene programs and standards.Communicate EHS progress, status, and issues to upper management and support staffConduct accident, incident, and near-miss investigationsProvide recommendations for procedure changes to prevent future occurrencesComply with all OSHA and other related regulatory requirements for documentation and reportingEvaluate current safety programs for potential improvementActively seek improved EHS practices through active participation in EHS related seminars and organizationsWork closely with independent contractors on site to ensure proper EHS practices by their employees.Administer contractor safety programsQualifications:Bachelor degree in safety, engineering, construction management, or comparable field preferred; or the equivalent knowledge and experienceWillingness to travel required5+ years of leading construction site environmental and safety compliance programsStrong knowledge of federal and local EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and CDCDemonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazardsDemonstrated ability to determine training needs, organize and/or conduct trainingExcellent communication, facilitation, ownership, and leadership skillsDemonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks and demonstrated success in fast-paced, time-sensitive environmentsExperience with basic computer applications/construction related software