Site Safety Manager

Title: Site Safety Manager

Position Type: Long term contract role with potential extensions(12 months to begin with)

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA-Onsite

JOB ID: 1832-1

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Site Safety Manager is a field-based position that is responsible for safety and health-related to construction activities on multiple projects. The position will serve as a representative of the company in a professional manner that embodies our core values. The position is responsible to provide oversight of construction activities, monitoring contractor compliance to the safety program and applicable regulatory and legal requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to ethics, integrity, and a high level of accountability for the success of the safety program and the project(s) as a whole. This individual will foster a culture of commitment and accountability, at all levels, to achieve health and safety excellence through the planning, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the safety program. The position requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of construction, its phases, processes, management, and leadership.

KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, & ABILITIES
• Exceptional ability to develop positive relationships and lead through influence with internal partners, build consensus, and prioritize actions and results.
• Outstanding communication with strong presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
• Thorough technical expertise and demonstrated understanding of applicable regulations, laws, industry standards, and best practices.
• Subject matter expert on topics related to occupation health and safety, injury and accident prevention, construction safety, and related topics.
• Self-starter who over-indexes on ownership and accountability with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-based environment that is fast-paced and rapidly changing.
• Ability to create a climate for people to do their best. Motivate many levels of teams and project members, and make others feel their work is important.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:
These accountabilities are not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and does not limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees assigned to this job.
• Oversee and conduct safety observations and inspections of construction management and contractor activities at construction project sites to ensure compliance with the safety program and applicable standards. Identify and report compliance issues to construction management and contractors for corrective action.
• Conducts safety audits of construction projects. Identify and report compliance issues to construction management and contractors for corrective action.
• Review contractor method statements and ensure alignment with project standards and health and safety requirements. Participate in meetings with contractors and subcontractors to ensure health and safety issues are adequately addressed.
• Review investigations of serious contractor construction incidents to ensure contractor determines causative factors and takes actions to prevent recurrence.
• Review contractor work and safety plans associated with construction projects and identify issues for resolution. Attend pre-activity construction meetings and regular joint operations/construction project coordination meetings.
• Monitor construction management and contractor activities at construction project sites to ensure compliance with project safety plans. Identify and report compliance issues to construction management and contractors for corrective action.
• Maintain safety and performance metrics and regularly reports on program effectiveness.
• Manage construction safety audit program and reporting.
• Complete daily reports to document events, findings, observations, and major tasks as they relate to safety, health, and the overall status of the project.

SUPERVISION:
• Partners with client construction teams.
• Reports to client Corporate Construction Safety Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform this job.
1. Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or related fields. Relevant work experience may be used in lieu for the right candidate.
2. Current Professional Certification Required: CSP, ASP, CHST, OSHT, GSP, or similar from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or similar accredited organization.

3. Work Experience:
. 10 Years of relevant work experience in construction safety, and
b. 5 years of supervisory experience in construction safety (or equivalent).
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing to travel to multiple worksite locations in the region.
• Must be able to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to plan and organize daily schedule and activities to meet assigned duties.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA 1910 & 1926 regulations, NFPA, NEC, and ANSI standards as they apply to construction activities.
• Solid understanding of industrial hygiene at construction sites.
• Promotes and supports diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity.
• Works in a diverse and inclusive environment.