Construction Project Safety Manager - Elmira NY

Job Description

Job Description

Montante Construction is seeking a Construction Project Safety Manager to join our growing team! If your skills, experience, and passion for safety at the job site align with this position, we would love to hear from you!

About Us:

Montante Construction is a full-service construction management company led by some of the preeminent construction professionals in the region. Our team helps clients define and manage the scope, schedule, budget, and ultimate completion of new construction projects, building expansions, and the rehabilitation of aging structures into contemporary uses. We utilize our technical knowledge, experience, and resourcefulness to improve efficiency and enhance client value, while providing unprecedented communication and transparency with our clients and project partners.

About the Role:

The Construction Project Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring safety job sites by managing safety programs, policies, and communication at site stakeholders to ensure a safe work environment on assigned project sites. Reporting to the Safety Manager, this role will work on an assigned project site to help ensure that requirements and reporting are being met according to the project’s owner/client.  Overnight travel will be required for this role, the current project assignment is in Big Flatts, NY near Elmira, NY , Horseheads, NY and Corning, NY.

Safety Management

• Enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert (SME) for all safety-related inquiries and concerns on the project site.
• Conduct weekly or as required site inspections and safety audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.   Document and communicate findings to project teams and VP.
• Ensure location is current with site required safety matters, including signage, processes, PPE, and documentation. 
• Collaborate with Safety Manager, project managers and site supervisors to address safety concerns and develop safety plans.  Reviewing and ensuring the implementation of site-specific safety plans.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.  Document and communicate findings to Safety Manager.
  • Present debrief action plans to project teams and use information to inform general training plans.
• Stay current with industry safety trends, regulations, and best practices.

Data Management, Reporting, and Recordkeeping

• Maintain and update company safety documentation, including safety manuals, injury reports and related documentation, OSHA records, boilerplate reports. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• The following are the required experience and qualifications for this role:
  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety and 3 years of construction safety management experience OR
  • 5 years of experience in construction safety management with relevant certifications, including: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), or similar (preferred). OR
  • 6 years of construction safety management experience and the OSHA 500 certification
  • Ability to travel and stay overnight at job sites throughout NYS as assigned. 
  • In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety standards.
• In addition to the required experience and qualifications, candidates must possess the following to be successful in the role:
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify hazards and implement effective solutions.
  • Professional and thorough verbal and written communication with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization both interpersonally and in group settings.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Compensation Package:

Montante Group offers a competitive total compensation package including:

• Competitive base wages
• A comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance with employer contribution towards premium, medical opt out credit, employer paid life and long-term disability insurance!
• Voluntary Dental and Vision insurance
• Up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) in year one, increasing with years of service, and paid holidays
• Financial insurance protection options which include short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, legal and identity theft options, and pet insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Bonus potential
• Travel compensation and reimbursements, when applicable
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community and Employee engagement events and initiatives