Project Safety Manager

MWH; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company Paid Benefits

Flexible Time Off Program

Paid Sick and Safe Leave

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with company matching contributions

Job summary

MWH is seeking a qualified Project Safety Manager to support critical water and wastewater projects in Gresham, Oregon. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of construction safety experience and a degree in occupational safety or a related field.

Responsibilities include establishing safety operations compliance, conducting risk assessments, and supervising safety professionals. The role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of safety experience on a construction site.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA and other safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to provide direction to management and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and assistance to Operations in safety operations.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of potential risks on projects.
• Develop required training matrix associated with hazards.

Skills

Construction safety experience

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Interpersonal and communication skills

Microsoft Windows and Office

Education

4-year occupational safety/health degree or engineering/science degree

Job description

About the Role

MWH is currently seeking a qualified Project Safety Manager to support critical water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant projects for both municipal and industrial clients. The position will be based out of the Gresham, Oregon area.

Essential Functions

• Provide guidance and assistance to Operations in establishing and maintaining safety operations in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and best practices.
• Administer, direct and manage compliance with the project to ensure safety goals are met.
• Provide a strategic vision for creating safe work areas for affected employees and general public.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of potential risks on projects and identifies controls/mitigation measures.
• Perform inspections and audit project sites periodically with an emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors, and corrective measures & implementation – interface with clients, employees and subcontractors ensuring safety programs and specifications are met.
• Supervise, develop and manage other safety professionals to ensure effective administration of accident prevention efforts.
• Develop and deliver training resources. Leverage 3rd party training resources when necessary. Develop required training matrix associated with hazards and in line with project schedule.
• Development and implementation of work exposure control plans. Understanding of IH sampling methods to support regulatory compliance with established PELs.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of construction safety experience on a construction site; ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures as needed; advanced knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, including OSHA; advanced knowledge of consensus standards, including NIOSH, ANSI, ASTM and NFPA standards.
• 4-year occupational safety/health degree or engineering/science degree.
• Thorough understanding of construction methods and federal, state, health and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and provide H&S direction to management and field personnel.
• Prior experience managing direct reports in a construction environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, and other computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• CHST, CSP and/or CIH preferred.
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.