Construction Safety Manager

MidPoint Technology Group; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MidPoint Technology Group is seeking a highly experienced Safety Manager to lead and implement Safety Management Systems, risk control, audits, and training across our projects. You will advise project teams, develop Job Specific Safety Plans, and drive OSHA compliance on multiple sites in Sterling, VA.

The role requires five years of safety program implementation in construction environments, with credentials such as CHST/ASP/CSP, OSHA 500/501, and CPT certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience applying safety standards, regulations and procedures for a general contractor, subcontractor, or related firm.
• Experience with OSHA regulations, USACE EM385-1-1, and other federal/state/local safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of MTG Safety and Accident Committee.
• Provide field observations and suggestions regarding safety policies and plans.
• Assist project teams in developing Job Specific Safety Plans.
• Develop Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA’s) based on planned work.
• Provide field observations to prevent injuries and improve safety performance.
• Assist with OSHA inspections and review/subcontractor safety documents.
• Provide Safety-Training program development and scheduling.
• Maintain safety records and required certifications.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Lift Trainer

CPR Trainer

CHST/ASP/CSP

OSHA 500/501

OSHA 510/511

CPT fall protection

Education

HS Diploma

Degree in Safety and Health or related field (preferred)

Job description

The Safety Manager (SM) is responsible for implementing the company’s efforts in the following areas: Safety Management Systems, Risk Management and Loss Reductions, Safety Audits, and Safety Training. The SM would assist with task pertaining to Fleet Operations.

Reports to: Director of Corporate Safety, the Director of Field Operations, Superintendents, Project Executives and Project Managers to assure that the company’s safety policies and procedures are implemented.

Responsibilities and Duties

Safety Management Systems

• Participate as a member of the MTG Safety and Accident Committee
• Provide field observations and suggestions regarding the corporate safety policies and Corporate Safety Plan
• Assist project superintendents and project managers in the development of Job Specific Safety Plans
• Develop Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA’s) based on the intended work

Risk Management and Loss Reduction

• Provide field observations and suggestions regarding opportunities to prevent injuries and accidents, improve safety performance and lower insurance costs
• Assist with: claims handling and their resolution; injuries and perform accident investigations and development of related reports
• Assist in returning and monitoring the progress of injured employees as they perform modified duty on our projects
• Review and confirm current insurance certificates for Subcontractors intended to and/or currently working on our projects to assure compliance

Safety Audits

• Conduct assigned safety audits
• Provide immediate input, advice and direction to resolve and mitigate potential hazardous conditions and assure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements
• Provide daily Predictive Solutions (PS) reports of field audit observations after completion of the audit and provide the appropriate corrective action information to those included in the PS distribution lists
• Assist the project supervisory team to review upcoming work areas to preplan and determine if unidentified safety concerns need to be addressed before work begins
• Follow-up with subcontractor safety representatives to assure that all mitigating actions have been taken, issues have been addressed and resolved, and closed out on the PS audit program
• Assist in OSHA project inspections
• Assure that project safety files & logs are maintained and kept up to date
• Supervise the implementation of SDS communications program
• Assure that all safety signs and safety equipment are adequately supplied to assigned project sites
• Provide support and technical advice to project supervisory team on all safety matters
• Assist with the annual respiratory protection program needs and duties

Safety Training

• Provide Safety-Training program
• Assist in scheduling and logistics for specific training programs
• Perform jobsite employee training as needed
• Attend and assist during weekly Contractor and Subcontractor Foreman meetings, scheduled safety meetings, and preparatory meetings as needed and/or as requested
• Participate in and conduct specific training programs and maintain required certifications
• Assist with the system in place to maintain accurate records of employee Safety-Training and certifications

Required Education

• HS Diploma

Preferred Education

• "A degree in Safety and Health or related field is preferred."

Required Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in applying safety standards, regulations and procedures as it relates to manuals, audits, reports, checklists, etc. for a general contractor, subcontractor, or related engineering or environmental health and safety consulting firm.
• Previous experience working within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, USACE EM385-1-1 Safety & Health Standards, and other federal, state, local or special customer regulations that govern building construction and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid & CPR cards
• Lift Trainer
• CPR Trainer
• CHST/ASP/CSP
• OSHA 500/501
• Received Safety-Training credentials for OSHA 510 or 511.
• Competent Person Training (CPT) in fall protection, confined space, and scaffolding.