Health & Safety Manager - construction

ECC; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time off

401k with matching

ESOP

Student Debt Reduction Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance

Mentorship Program

ECC University

Referral Bonus

Charitable Giving

Job summary

ECC is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for construction projects on Guam. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements and company standards across multiple subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have eight years of progressive safety leadership on large construction projects and an active US passport. Strong knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and proficiency with Microsoft Office are required. Local Guam candidates are highly desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety or related field or equivalent
• Eight years of progressive health and safety experience on large construction projects ($5M+)
• Must have a current passport and ability to work on project sites
• Knowledge of US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and email systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to lead others without formal reporting authority
• Experience in health and safety on construction and environmental projects

Responsibilities

• Implement Accident Prevention Plans (APP) across project sites
• Promote health and safety programs and ensure adherence
• Oversee Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) preparation and acceptance
• Deliver health and safety training to staff and subcontractors
• Document health and safety reports, logs, and risk mitigation plans
• Ensure documentation is uploaded to the project portal
• Oversee subcontractors and project team to comply with APPs
• Conduct regular safety inspections and mitigate risks
• Collaborate with Project Managers to integrate safety into plans
• Mentor Health & Safety Supervisors and junior staff
• Participate in interviews and provide feedback on staff
• Interface with senior management and advise on policy/procedure
• Review subcontractor qualifications and contract compliance with regulations
• Manage government construction/environmental project safety requirements (NAVFAC, USACE, AFCEE)
• Handle additional responsibilities as assigned by management

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Independent thinking

Diplomacy and tact

Teaching health and safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

Location: Guam

ECC is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for construction projects on the project site(s) in Guam. Local candidates to Guam highly desired. This field Health and safety Manager position is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements on construction and environmental projects as defined by Company standards, governmental regulations, and contractual obligations. This position may oversee loss prevention in concurrent multiple or large projects encompassing a number of subcontractors. In this position you will:

Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of Accident Prevention Plans (APP)
• Actively promote and support the health and safety programs at project sites
• Oversee the completion of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) preparation and acceptance
• Facilitate health and safety training for Company staff, subcontractors, and any parties required to participate to ensure achievement of exceptional health & safety performance including developing training content and delivering course information
• Author health and safety related documentation (reports, logs, records, and site specific risk mitigation plans), completing required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure that all documentation is organized and uploaded to the project portal
• Provide oversight to subcontractors, clients, and project team members to ensure that project activities are completed according to applicable APP(s)
• Conduct regular inspections to assess health and safety plan adherence as well as identify potential loss and risk
• Take appropriate actions to prevent loss and mitigate risk in accordance to Company standards and practices
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure that health and safety activities are incorporated effectively into project plans
• Provide mentoring, direction, and subject matter expertise to Health & Safety Supervisors and/or junior level staff
• As requested, participate in employment interviews and make hiring recommendations. As needed, provide performance feedback regarding junior level staff
• Interface effectively with senior management, escalating issues appropriately and making recommendations regarding policy & procedure
• Review of qualifications of subcontractors
• Direct responsibility for contract compliance in government construction or environmental projects (NAVFAC, USACE, AFCEE as well as federal regulations)
• In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position

Requirements

• The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
• An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
• Must have a current passport
• Must be able to work at project sites
• Demonstrated success in teaching others health and safety concepts and requirements
• Skilled in leading others without formal reporting authority
• Proven knowledge of US Army Corps of Engineers EM 385 1-1
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
• Eight years of progressive work experience in a position of responsibility for health and safety on large ($5 million or more) construction projects
• Education - A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Health & Safety or related field is required OR equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful leadership of subcontractors and project teams in support of health & safety endeavors
• Previous success in working effectively in a dotted line reporting structure
• Hands-on experience in industrial hygiene monitoring and use of hazardous work permits.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification and 8 Hour Refresher Certification
• HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification
• USACE Contractor Quality Management (CQM) Training
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Certification

ECC targeted salary range for US locations average is $90,000 to $125,000 annually. Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.

Benefits Offered for Full-Time positions

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
• 401k with deferral matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Company-matching charitable giving program

ECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact TeleSign HR at [emailprotected]. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not email about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.