Senior Safety Manager

Senior Safety ManagerLocation: Austin, TX, US, 78704 Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.Role Summary The Senior Safety Manager will plan, manage and implement the field safety program and teams for the division. This position will be responsible for representing the company during inspections, taking the lead role in investigations and managing a team of Safety Managers. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions. Career Path: Safety DirectorKey Role Responsibilities - Core SAFETY MANAGER FAMILY - CORE• Manages and implements the field safety program and team for construction projects.• Communicates safety philosophies and values of the Company with safety team members, construction site foreman, superintendents, and project managers to ensure understanding, compliance and acceptance of the Company's safety programs and policies.• Acts as a resource to help field and office staff interpret company, owner and government policies and recommendations.• Compiles accident statistics, trending analysis and recommend changes or additions to the safety program(s) to address identified trends.• Administers and monitors Company drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company, federal and state requirements.• Implements accident and incident reporting protocols to ensure that the project team submits information and reports through the proper channels in a timely manner.• Provides assistance to Safety team members in accident or incident investigations to ensure the investigation is properly documented and reported and the abatements are implemented properly.• Works closely with the external insurance company contacts in reporting and managing safety-related claims and assists Safety team members in monitoring medical treatment of injured employees.• Conducts regular safety audits of construction projects. Identifies, documents and recommends abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions. Issues reports to field superintendent and project management staff detailing hazards and abatement techniques. Follows-up with the superintendent to ensure safety issues were abated in a timely manner.• May develop and implement training strategies and processes to support training objectives.• May partner with leadership to develop needs assessments, gap analyses and strategic training plans.• May analyze training needs to develop new and improve existing training programs.• May develop effective training methods such as digital learning, classroom, skill qualifications, and on-the-job training.• May assist with identifying and implementing technologies to enhance effective learning experiences.• May monitor company safety metrics and identify areas for training improvement and intervention.• May provide in-person and virtual training sessions and ensure training record retention.• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn's policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core SENIOR SAFETY MANAGERIn addition, this position will be responsible for the following:• Plans, manages and implements the field safety program and teams for the division.• Represents the company during insurance and OSHA inspections.• Takes the lead role in the performance of serious or catastrophic accident investigations.• Helps plan, design and implement the Company Safety and Health Program.• Helps the Safety Director in the management of the Drug and Alcohol program, in ensuring company compliance with 'Entering the Work Zone' program and in the management of Workers' Compensation claims.• Acts as a liaison between the employees, the Company and external insurance company contacts regarding worker's compensation matters.• Attends quarterly workers' compensation claim reviews.• Helps the Safety Director in working with marketing to supply safety information for project proposals.• Helps provide timely statistical information and status on all safety and workers' compensation and related claims to senior management.• Attends various operational meetings to discuss safety-related matters.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner. Communications skills, verbal and written (Advanced). Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate). Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations. Proficiency in company safety software/programs, processes and tools (Advanced). Proficiency in SIMS (Site Information Management System). Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures. Knowledge of various testing protocols for noise and contaminants. Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project. Knowledge of various testing protocols for environmental hazards. Proficiency in required construction technology (Intermediate). Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.Education Bachelor's degree in occupational safety/health, construction management or related field (Required). In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered. Experience 8+ years construction safety experience (Required). 2+ people management experience (Required).Working Environment Valid and unrestricted drivers license requiredBenefits Information The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. 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