Health & Safety Manager

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc is seeking a Project Health and Safety Manager to plan, implement, and oversee health and safety programs on construction sites, ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and client requirements.

The role requires traveling to other branches and job-sites, delivering site-specific safety orientations, investigating incidents, and coordinating with management, subcontractors, and craft workers to foster a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in heavy civil construction safety.
• OSHA 510 and/or OSHA 500 Certification.
• Certified Safety and Health Technician (CSHT).
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.
• Safety degree.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction Standards.
• Ability to lead and mentor safety teams.

Responsibilities

• Traveling to other branches and job-sites are required.
• Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of the project Health and Safety Management Plan.
• Develop and deliver site-specific safety orientation for all employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal and client-specific health and safety regulations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and prepare required reports.
• Coordinate health and safety efforts with project management, subcontractors, and site supervisors.
• Conduct routine site safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure control measures.
• Monitor project safety performance and provide recommendations to meet safety standards.
• Attend and participate in project management meetings to provide safety input.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Independent work

Project management

Safety leadership

Education

OSHA 510/500 Certification

CSHT Certification

ASP certification

Safety degree

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Summary The Project Health and Safety Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing safety programs to ensure compliance with all local, state, federal and client-based health and safety regulations on the construction project site. This role involves identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, leading safety training, and enforcing safety policies to prevent accidents and injuries. The Project Health and Safety Manager will collaborate with Branch and Project management, subcontractors, and craft employees to promote a strong safety culture, investigate incidents, and ensure corrective actions are implemented. The position plays a critical role in protecting personnel, property, and the organization while supporting successful project delivery.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Traveling to other branches and job-sites are required.
• Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of the project Health and Safety Management Plan.
• Develop and deliver site-specific safety orientation for all employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal and client-specific health and safety regulations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and prepare required reports.
• Liaise, as necessary, between the Company, client, insurance carriers and regulatory agencies to provide assistance and resolution regarding audits, remedial actions, worker’s compensation claims and other Health and Safety related issues.
• Coordinate health and safety efforts with project management, subcontractors, and site supervisors.
• Conduct routine site safety inspections and audits to identify hazards, unsafe actions and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Monitor project safety performance and key indicators to provide recommendations to Project Management and Field Supervision when necessary to meet Company Health and Safety standards and goals.
• Attend and participate in project management specific meetings to provide safety input.
• Attend weekly toolbox talk meetings and pre-shift safety briefs.
• Organize and conduct safety training sessions required by regulation or Company Health and Safety policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

8–10 years of experience in heavy civil construction safety. (Minimum - Accredited four (4) year degree or equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed). OSHA 510 and/or OSHA 500 Certification. Certified Safety and Health Technician (CSHT). Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification. Safety Degree Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 Construction Standards Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders. Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state, federal and client-specific health and safety regulations. Ability to provide strong mentorship skills, fostering the growth and competence of less experienced project Health and Safety team members. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Preferred Experience

• Trenching and Excavation
• Underground Utilities
• Concrete Construction Site
• Grading and Earthwork
• Heavy Equipment Operations
• Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP)
• Forklift Operations
• Tele-handler Operations
• Incident investigations
• Safety training and employee owner coaching

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to build positive relationships with field personnel and management
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Commitment to promoting a culture of safety excellence

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation. Join the ESS team today!