Assistant Safety Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); 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 across the Central Region (Midwest) and manage the safety program for all projects. The role emphasizes field-level safety, coordination with subcontractors, and ensuring OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities include regular site inspections, PPE coordination, weekly toolbox talks, and thorough documentation of safety activities. Travel within the region is required for project coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience managing safety on large construction projects.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety programs and discuss with site personnel and subcontractors.
• Conduct safety inspections at least twice per month and coordinate reports.
• Coordinate PPE and safety materials on site and ensure postings are current.
• Investigate injuries and review accident reports with corrective actions.
• Minimize hazards and enforce safety policies per disciplinary policy.
• Lead weekly Project Safety Toolbox meetings with all workers.
• Document and forward safety meetings, pre-plans, and directives for tracking.

Skills

Safety program management

OSH compliance

Communication

Inspection & auditing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

OSHA 500 Certification

BCSP Certification

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 all projects throughout the Central Region (Midwest), 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

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.