SAFETY MANAGER

Safety Manager

Representing a leader in the industry, we are searching for an experienced, hands-on safety manager, based in the Boston (Chelmsford) MA office.

This individual will interact with company and branch leadership, employees and subcontractors. They will lead and support a safety team of (1) as well as project-specific safety facilitators, and direct efforts to continuously improve our overall safety culture. Other responsibilities include: developing procedures, safety standards, and best practices in a team environment. They will also develop safety coordinators to acquire necessary skills/knowledge/certifications and conduct interactive training as well as investigating near-hit incidents. This opportunity offers a highly progressive, innovative, and challenging environment in which to champion your skills.

Some highlights of this position include:

• Management of the branch safety team
• Member of the branch leadership team, establishing alignment with project management, construction management, and administration.
• Weekly visits to jobsites to confirm safe operation, and encourage and celebrate project team efforts.
• Participation in front line safety efforts - audits, weekly update calls, observation reports, and other proactive safety tactics
• Managing/facilitating company-wide and branch safety initiatives
• Frequent involvement in project planning discussions with emphasis on high-risk projects and high-risk or repetitive work tasks

Must have:

• 5+ years' experience in safety coordinator/manager role
• Have leadership skills to effectively train and mentor others.
• Individual must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a quickly changing open team environment.

• Additional 'plus' requirements:

• • Fluency in Spanish
  • Experience w/ a self-performing contractor
  • CHST
  • CSP
  • ASP
  • OSHA 500

Ability to travel 50-75% of the time and work at heights are required. The successful candidate needs to reside in the Boston area. Salary commensurate with experience Strong comp & benefits; bonus; travel reimbursement; vehicle allowance; cell phone stipend, etc. Possible relocation expenses