Safety Manager (Federal Project)

Safety And Health Management System ManagerBuilding a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.General SummaryThe position is responsible for developing and managing the Safety and Health Management System, and the corresponding laws that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned Region in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.Essential Job AccountabilitiesSupervise, develop and manage other safety professionals under their area of responsibility to ensure the effective administration of the Company's incident prevention efforts.Administer, direct and manage compliance with the company safety program and Regional incident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met.Provide a strategic vision for creating safe work areas for affected employees and the general public to promote safety and welfare.Develop, organize and implement safety related programs that meet or exceed company safety standards to ensure general safety of all work.Initiate, perform, and document jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workers compensation losses to facilitate the implementation of corrections/behaviors.Initiate, coordinate and conduct safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and safety standards.Coordinate and participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.Coordinate and control the development and review of job hazard analysis for each major phase of our work to ensure its safe completion.Investigate, prepare and maintain a record of all third party, asset loss and workers compensation claim to make certain that the interests of the company are preserved.Follow up with the corporate insurance department as regards to high value insurance claims, to ensure that documentary information has been collected, secured, and preserved so that claims will be resolved in a timely manner as required at the local office.EducationBachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field requiredWork ExperienceCertified Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Mine and Safety Professional (CMSP) certification preferredMinimum 5 years of experience in construction related safety environment, required.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExtensive knowledge of Fall Protection and Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) standardsExtensive knowledge of Construction Safety OrdersExtensive knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety RegulationsExtensive knowledge of OHSAS 18001Knowledge of EM 385-1-1Working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA and other state and federal agency guidelinesExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsAbility to teach, mentor and leadAbility to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends are expected) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlinesAbility to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our workPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and must have the ability to work at height, in enclosed or confined spaces and climb stairs and ladders in a construction/plant environment.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Subject to outside working conditions.Additional Requirements/SkillsAbility to abide by and enforce the Company's Code of ConductAbility to instruct front line supervisors in the details of the work they perform (by enforcement) to improve safety performance.Bi-lingual a plus.Our Benefits at a Glance:Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.Base Salary Range:$111,123.00 - $166,683.00Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.