Assistant Safety Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Safety Manager to promote a proactive safety culture on Kansas City market projects and oversee the administration of the safety program.

You will conduct regular safety and health inspections, coordinate with on-site supervision, ensure PPE and first aid materials are available, and post safety documents on site.

Travel within the region may be required; a Bachelor’s degree and OSHA 500/BCSP certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing safety on large construction projects.
• OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications preferred.
• Ability to coordinate safety orientations and interface with multiple trades.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees.
• Conduct documented safety inspections no less than twice per month.
• Coordinate with Project Supervision for PPE, first aid, and safety postings.
• Investigate injuries and coordinate corrective measures; log OSHA records.
• Minimize hazards and enforce safety policies.
• Conduct/coordinate weekly Safety Toolbox meetings.
• Record and forward safety meeting materials to Division Safety Director.

Skills

Safety management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

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 safety program for Kansas City market projects, 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
• OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications 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 or relocation within the region as needed

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