Safety Manager

NOVO Construction, Inc., is seeking a Safety Manager with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

The Safety Manager is responsible for coordinating, administering and implementing NOVO Constructions Site Specific Environmental Health and Safety Program. This role will report to the NOVO Construction corporate EH&S Director and will work closely with the Superintendents, Project Managers and clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Perform frequent safety inspections of multiple project sites including reviewing documentation to insure all required on-site records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures.
• Provide safety expertise and coaching in effective hazard identification and resolution.
• Prepare professional reports and recommend corrective actions in response to all identified deficiencies and requests for safety assistance.
• Ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, clients and the general public on the project.
• Ensure compliance to NOVO Construction, Inc. Safety and Occupational Health requirements, and federal, state and local regulations.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement project specific safety plans with project superintendents to comply with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Perform comprehensive, in-depth incident investigation reports of incidents and near misses, identify root causes, develop and implement measures to prevent recurrence, and follow up to ensure long-term resolution.
• Conduct documented safety briefings, trainings, and testing for all employees.
• Coordinate with project team and clients to ensure all safety requirements are identified, communicated to employees, and fulfilled.
• Ensure subcontractors understand and meet NOVO Construction, Inc. safety expectations.
• Support the project team regarding safety efforts on the project and promote NOVO Construction, Inc. safety culture.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Certification.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
• Professional Safety Certification (i.e.: Construction Health & Safety Technician - CHST) preferred.
• OSHA 500 Certification preferred.
• Other professional OSHA training and competency in managing crane, fall protection, excavation, scaffolds, confined space, and heavy equipment safety preferred.
• 5 years of full-time commercial construction experience preferred.
• Experience working for a general or subcontractor on multi-million dollar projects preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to recognize hazardous situations & recommend corrective measures.
• Solid understanding of construction practices and procedures including federal, state and local regulations.
• Proficient in using a computer, tablet, cell phone and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sharp problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a deadline driven environment.
• Proactive/Time management skills.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, subcontractors, and others
• Must be able, comfortable, and familiar being on active construction sites