Safety Manager

Safety ManagerRaleigh, NC 27611Position: Direct Hire Regional Safety Manager Location: Raleigh, NC Pay: $85k/yr - $95k/yrPosition Summary: The Regional Safety Manager ensures Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, including State and Federal applicable regulations are adhered to by the assigned project leadership personnel. Serves as direct supervisor for all Site Safety Specialist in assigned region, and reports directly to the Safety Director, supporting the Safety Department initiatives, compliance, and training programs company-wide. Provides or identifies safety related training, overseeing adherence to construction safety norms, etc. Answers non-routine correspondence and assembles highly confidential and sensitive information.Responsibilities:Supports the construction teams by actively engaging them in dialog about safety concerns and passionately working to find practical proactive solutions.Provides training on required documentation from the field teams through the SiteDocs application.Assist the Corporate Safety Director as lead in tracking incident metrics and identifying trends.Performs safety audits and safety observations on jobsites daily.Assists and directs Field Safety Specialist in performing incident investigations to determine root cause and identify corrective actions.Serve as lead in the development and delivery of safety training.Assist Project Management with SSSP preparation.Perform Site Safety Kickoff meetings with the project staff for all developing/new projects in the region.Stays current with key changes in the legal and regulatory environment, and inform/instruct Safety Specialist to ensure uniformity.Fosters a positive safety culture by demonstrating active care and concern for the wellbeing of employees and leading by example.Participates actively in OSHA inspections, and convey results/feedback with the Safety Department.Represents the Safety Department at Foreman/ Superintendent/PM meetings regularly.Serves as direct supervisor for Field Safety Specialist in the region.Actively participates in monthly safety meetings, internal cross functional teams/committees, and organizations such as ABC, AGC, etc.Coordinates with Regional Safety Managers and the Corporate Safety Director to ensure uniformity and standardization of Adams policies, programs, training, and procedures.Actively participates in the project handoff programs and processes, including project site preparation, acclimating to the project team, etc.Providing communication and documentation of the inspections carried out including suggesting necessary corrective measures via Adams information systems.Conduct quality control inspections of assigned field leadership personnel ensuring all safety related forms/inspections, i.e., Adams Pre-Task Planning, are being adhered to, and ensuring Safety Specialist are involved with this at their assigned sites.Ensure all project(s) are adequately equipped with safety apparatus, PPE, potable water, latrines, first aid, etc. to support the current assigned workforce.Providing consultation and advice to the field leadership team and Safety Specialist, and assisting them in maintaining a safe working environment by complying with safety regulations, practices and standards.Providing direct technical surveillance and testing services when required.Enforce and implement Adams Safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to coaching, discussions, and supporting project supervisors in conducting disciplinary action.Act as lead and point of contact for incident and "near miss" investigations in assigned region.Provide "in-house" training for employees, including training assigned project site personnel on various health and safety topics.Record, file and distribute training certifications as necessary for all trainees.Attend all Safety meetings required, General Contractors and Owners while in a professional manner.Develop relationships and build the trust of all field associates, project managers, trade contractors, general contractors, and others who are associated with project related activities. As well as maintain professional relationships with client contacts to assure their satisfaction with Safety Program.Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.Responsible for reinforcing safety standards to build our continued culture of safety for all employees.Overseeing safety initiatives in accordance with the policies and procedures established and participation in the Safety Task ForceOther duties as assigned.Skills Required/Qualifications:Ability to listen well and take in feedback from the employee perspective without passing judgmentKnowledge of OSHA standards and regulations pertaining to the specific trade or activity being managed, OSHA 30 minimum requirementAbility to access heights via ladders or scaffoldingDetail orientedFlexible "On Call" and willing to travelMentoring CapabilityProficiency in Word and basic computer knowledgeAbility to analyze basic dataStrong written, communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to multi-task a mustLeadership skills – ability to motivate direct reports and other team membersFunctions effectively as part of a teamSelf-Motivated by inner goalsPositive "can do" attitude is a mustAbility to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all timesAbility to communicate with all levels of employees effectively and professionally, from field employees to leadership teams, vendors, clients and others.