Assistant Safety Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Safety Manager to promote a proactive safety culture and administer the PHE safety program on a project site. You will engage on-site teams to ensure safe work practices and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities include conducting safety inspections, coordinating with supervision and insurance, investigating injuries, and leading weekly Toolbox talks; you will report to the Division Safety Director and support OSHA recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience managing safety on large healthcare, commercial, or similar projects.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• OSHA 500 preferred.
• Ability to travel within the region as necessary.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

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 McCarthys 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 companys 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

• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing safety efforts of large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission critical, or similar construction projects
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• OSHA 500 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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