Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC – Occupational Health & Safety Manager – Main Office (Bethesda, MD)
Essentials Duties & Responsibilities
Safety Management
- Provide field observations and suggestions regarding corporate safety policies and the Corporate Safety Plan.
- Assist project superintendents and managers in developing Job Specific Safety Plans.
- Conduct assigned safety audits in partnership with project safety officers.
- Provide immediate input, advice and direction to mitigate potential hazardous conditions and assure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
- Provide written reports of field audits to superintendents.
- Assist the project team to review upcoming work areas, preplan, and determine if unidentified safety concerns need addressing before work begins.
- Follow up with project safety officers to assure mitigating actions are taken.
- Assist in OSHA project inspections.
- Ensure project safety files and logs are maintained up to date.
- Ensure all safety signs and supporting equipment are adequately supplied to assigned project sites.
- Provide support and technical advice to the project management/supervision team on all safety matters.
- Attend and assist at weekly site safety meetings as needed.
- Actively participate in industry organizations at the committee level; represent the Company at networking functions, career fairs, trade shows, etc.
Safety Training
- Attend assigned CWC in‑house and external training programs.
- Participate, as assigned, as an instructor in CWC continuing education programs.
- Provide input to the annual corporate safety‑training program and perform jobsite employee training as needed.
- Participate in and conduct specific training programs, as scheduled, and maintain required certifications.
- Assist with maintaining accurate records of employee safety training certifications.
- Support implementation of safety incentive and awards programs.
Risk Management and Loss Reductions
- Provide field observations and suggestions to improve performance and lower insurance costs.
- Assist with claims handling and resolution.
- Assist in injury and/or accident investigations and reporting.
- Assist in returning and monitoring the progress of injured employees performing modified duty.
- Implement record‑keeping requirements for accident investigation reports, OSHA 300 log, Workers' Compensation reports.
- Review and confirm current insurance certificates for subcontractors working on projects.
- Use latest technology and software to complete assigned projects.
Knowledge, Experience, and Special Skills Required
- At least three (3) years of experience applying safety procedures (manuals, audits, reports, checklists) for a general contractor, subcontractor, or related engineering or environmental consulting firm.
- OSHA 30 certification is mandatory; OSHA 500 certification is a plus.
- Experience working within OSHA regulations and other federal, state, local, or customer regulations governing building construction and general contractor safety requirements.
- Must have a good driving record free of excessive or habitual traffic violations, points or accidents.
- Safety‑Trained Supervisor Certification, Construction Site Safety Technician, or equivalent (STS or CSST) required.
Wage Transparency
In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the base salary range for this position is: $90,000.00 – $130,000.00.
Coakley & Williams Construction offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, employer‑matched 401(k), paid time off and holidays, performance‑based bonuses, a wellness program, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. Salary determination is based on the candidate's professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.
Job Demands
Individuals should be able to reach, stand, sit, walk, and bend. They should also be able to lift, carry, or move items up to 50 lbs. The role may involve exposure to heavy machinery, hazardous chemicals, and extreme weather conditions. Minimum of 40 hours per week required; hours may vary and may involve weekends and night work.
Additional Note
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work required and are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands, or working conditions associated with the job. Successful candidates will seek additional responsibilities and opportunities to grow their skills in support of the company's goals.
Coakley & Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veterans’ status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. The Company promotes a drug‑free workplace.