Senior Safety Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Safety Manager is one of the most important roles in our organization. Under general direction of the Director of Safety, the Senior Safety Manager has responsibility for the development, communication, implementation, and monitoring of the health and safety programs for the entire Company. This position ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and is the subject matter expert for internal and external matters relating to occupational safety and health related issues. The Senior Safety Manager assists the Director of Safety in implementing the strategic vision for health and safety for all SPAN and related entities. This position requires strong leadership skills and is the embodiment of safety as one of the Company’s Core Values.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Safety Responsibilities

• Prioritizes safety as the utmost importance and promotes a culture throughout the field that makes safety the primary focus for all employees at all times.
• Fosters and enforces a culture of safety ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations.
• Manages safety incentive programs which reward targeted behaviors and results.
• Leads development of and clearly articulates the Company’s safety vision, objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures in order to build a safety culture dedicated to behaviors which lead to best-in-class results.
• Ensures safety and health training meet the needs of internal and external (e.g., client and regulating entities) requirements, so staff has the safety training needed to safely perform tasks and jobs.
• Provides proactive leadership and assumes ownership of building a best-in-class safety culture through interactions with employees, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and inspectors.
• Anticipates problems and provides solutions.
• Shares knowledge with, and provides training to, all levels of management, field staff, preconstruction teams, and project teams.
• Creates an environment of learning, mentoring, and empowerment in order to promote employee engagement.
• Manages hazard assessment activities by: (1) conducting and/or supervising safety inspections; and (2) analyzing inspection and incident data to identify opportunities to develop preventative and corrective measures.
• Presents and executes worksite-specific plans.
• Develops site-specific emergency evacuation plans and other ERPs.
• Researches construction sites (e.g., reviewing blueprints, ventilation systems, lighting, materials, terrain, environment, etc.) to identify actual and potential hazards.
• Inspects safety equipment and recommends replacements.
• Conducts investigations, e.g., root cause analyses, accident investigations, witness statements, etc..
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and conclusions, and monitors results to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Leads and manages the safety staff, and develops a high performing, customer-oriented work team through hiring, motivating, coaching, appraising, rewarding, and disciplining.
• Addresses complaints and resolves issues related to safety team members.
• Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Leads incident investigations.
• Consults building codes, governmental regulations, and other emergency response agencies.
• Reviews accidents and incidents reported by employees and visitors.
• Reports workplace injuries to Human Resources and Workers’ Compensation Administrator for appropriate processing of workers’ compensation claims and to ensure interactive process with injured employees occurs.
• Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.
• Inspects safety equipment and recommends replacement or repairs where needed.
• Participates in the Safety Committee.

Other Responsibilities/Duties

• Fully understands and shares a passion for the Company’s core values, mission, and objectives.
• Builds positive and productive working relationships with clients to ensure client needs are met or exceeded.
• Provides best-in-class customer service to internal and external clients by addressing issues, questions, or concerns in a timely and proficient manner.
• Endeavors to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and tends in the construction and safety fields.
• Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, clients, industry, and community.
• Maintains a “value added” approach to all aspects and phases of construction projects.
• Participates fully as a team member in building an atmosphere of openness, honesty, respect, cooperation, and accountability. Is visible, approachable, accountable, and available.
• Performs other duties as required by circumstances or assigned by the Safety Director.

Skills and Abilities

Education:	Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field strongly preferred but not required. Sufficient experience may be substituted for educational background.
Experience:	Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience. Experience overseeing large commercial and/or industrial projects. Strong experience with federal, state, regional, and local laws and regulations related to the construction industry.
Computer Skills:	Proficient in Microsoft Office products, utilizing a PC, cell phone, and company communication tools (e.g., e-mail, internet, etc.)
Certifications & Licenses:	OSHA 500 and First Aid Certified. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred. Must have a valid drivers’ license. Must be able to be insured on the company’s insurance policy as a driver for the company.
Other Requirements:	Must be able to receive instruction and supervision. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.