Health and Safety Manager

KaiHonua; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KFS LLC is seeking a full-time Health and Safety Manager to lead construction safety programs, oversee OSHA and USACE EM385‑1‑1 compliance, and provide field support on projects including OCONUS sites.

The role develops safety plans, conducts risk assessments, leads trainings, investigates incidents, and ensures corrective actions. Requires CSP, OSHA 30, HAZWOPER, 10+ years in safety, and DoD experience. Located on Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of Marshall Islands.

Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional and OSHA 30-hour Construction Certificate required.
• HAZWOPER 40‑hour Certification required; degree in safety management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in construction safety with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Technical knowledge of OSHA and USACE EM 385‑1‑1; fall protection and hazardous energy control.

Responsibilities

• Provide corporate and site safety health field support to projects at client sites.
• Develop and implement project health and safety plans, procedures, and policies.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead training and safety briefings for project personnel and contractors.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders; support DoD/federal projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM385‑1‑1, APP/AHA, and project requirements.

Skills

Certified Safety Professional

OSHA 30-hour Construction

HAZWOPER 40-hour

Construction Safety Management

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management

10+ years construction safety

DoD/federal experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or related discipline

Tools

OSHA EM 385‑1‑1

Job description

Overview

KFS, LLC is a well-respected environmental consulting firm providing support to a wide range of federal, state, and commercial clients. It is seeking a full‑time qualified Health and Safety Manager to provide construction safety and health leadership and oversight in support of company Health and Safety Programs. The Manager is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of KFS’s Health and Safety Program to ensure compliance with regulations, client requirements, and institutional policies, and to provide corporate and technical field support for company projects and job sites. In addition, the position is responsible for developing and enforcing safety policies, health and safety plans, conducting safety inspections and training, and maintaining compliance with federal OSHA regulations.

Job Duties

• Provide corporate and site safety health field support to projects at OCONUS client sites.
• Monitor jobsite work progress activities, processes, and procedures to identify and report hazardous, unsafe practices or breaches of health and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement project health and safety plans, procedures, and policies.
• Prepare and consolidate subcontractor safety reports, track health and safety metrics, and brief material to management and customer stakeholders as required.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify areas with high risk and/or operational hazards.
• Investigate incidents, identify contributing factors, and implement corrective actions to eliminate future accidents or damages.
• Conduct on‑site inspections and audits and ensure remedial action is incorporated when necessary.
• Ensure corrective actions resulting from incident and near‑miss investigations, audits, and inspections are implemented.
• Ensure contractor, subcontractor, and visitors adhere to all health and safety requirements.
• Provide initial site‑specific safety and health orientations covering at minimum the project Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) to all project personnel, including subcontractors, as the controlling contractor.
• Hold pre‑start safety meetings, toolbox meetings, and safety stand‑downs as needed.
• Ensure project personnel complete a daily Risk Assessment Program (BRAP) Tool or equivalent (e.g., JSA, JHA) at the work front before starting a task.
• Perform health and safety inspections for subcontractors performing construction activities.
• Ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with project‑specific APP, AHAs, applicable OSHA regulations and client requirements (e.g., USACE EM385‑1‑1).
• Interface with all project staff, regulatory agencies, clients, and customers to formulate corrective actions as needed, and serve as KFS’s point of contact for any OSHA inspection or other externally driven audit activity.
• Deliver training, if qualified, to project employees.
• Investigate mishaps, determine the root cause of incidents or unsafe practices or conditions, and present findings accurately, concisely, and timely.
• Support project personnel in reporting all incidents and near‑miss events and ensure accurate information is communicated and tracked.
• Perform serious incident and near‑miss investigations.
• Engage competent medical authority as soon as possible for all injury incidents.
• Stay current on new safety equipment and PPE recalls.
• Respond to and provide assistance in all emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Safety Professional (required)
• OSHA 30‑hour Construction Certificate (required)
• HAZWOPER 40‑hour Certification (required)
• Construction Safety Management (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher), preferably in Safety Management or related discipline
• 10+ years of demonstrable knowledge of construction safety practices, current OSHA requirements, and at least five years in management or supervisory experience
• Skilled and knowledgeable in hazard and exposure identification, investigation, auditing, inspections, and training
• Technical working knowledge of OSHA and USACE EM 385‑1‑1
• Minimum technical knowledge of fall protection systems, electrical safety for non‑qualified workers, permit‑required confined spaces, excavation and trenching, load‑handling equipment, scaffolding, demolition, hazardous energy control (e.g., lockout/tagout), hazard communication, and incident investigation
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to secure military installations
• Effective facilitation of planning sessions with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative and effective project leader
• Resourceful and creative problem solver
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams supporting the DoD and other federal agencies
• Ability to organize tasks and activities efficiently
• Willing and able to live and work in the Republic of Marshall Islands, Kwajalein Atoll
• US Citizenship required

Location

This position is located on Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of Marshall Islands.

Physical Demands

• Medium physical workload.
• Employee must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; up to 20 pounds frequently; up to 10 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Required to have close visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, extensive reading, operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Specific physical requirements include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
• May be subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout, proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electric current, work on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or chemicals.
• Must be able to work in atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary

$115,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

KFS LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, Vietnam era status, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Application

Please apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjEyMDU2Ljg3NjBAaG9udXNlcnZpY2VzY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20