Assistant Safety Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks an Assistant Safety Manager to promote a proactive safety culture and administer the PHE safety program on a project site. This role partners with McCarthy employees and on-site subcontractors to foster a safe work environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (preferred), 3+ years of safety leadership on large construction projects, and OSHA 500 (preferred). Spanish bilingualism is a plus, with travel within the region as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing safety efforts on large healthcare, commercial, industrial projects.
• OSHA 500 preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to manage safety orientations and administer safety programs on-site.
• Ability to work with management, owners, trades and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel within the region as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees.
• Conduct safety and health inspections at least twice per month.
• Coordinate with Project Supervision to ensure PPE and safety materials are used.
• Investigate injuries and review accident reports, logging OSHA records.
• Minimize hazards and enforce safety policies.
• Conduct Project Safety Toolbox meetings weekly.
• Forward copies of all safety-related meetings and documents to the Division Safety Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Assistant Safety Manager is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture and overall administration of the PHE safety program for a project which positively influences all team members to actively engage in providing a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy's insurance company
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available, and safety documents are posted on-site
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the company's disciplinary policy
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety "Toolbox" meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis
• Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Division Safety Director for tracking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing safety efforts of large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission critical, or similar construction projects
• OSHA 500 preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
• Ability to work with all construction groups - management, owners, trades and subcontractors
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel within the region as necessary

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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