Project Safety Manager

MWH Constructors, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

Company-paid Life Insurance & AD&D

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee referral program

Job summary

MWH Constructors seeks a qualified Project Safety Manager to support critical water and wastewater projects. The role is based in Phoenix, AZ with travel to Las Vegas, NV projects, overseeing safety programs across municipal and industrial sites.

Responsibilities include establishing safety operations, training, risk assessments, inspections, and mentoring safety staff while ensuring compliance with OSHA and other standards. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction safety experience on a construction site.
• 4-year safety/health, engineering or science degree required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ANSI/NIOSH standards.
• Proven ability to lead and coach safety staff.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain safety operations in compliance with laws and best practices.
• Oversee project safety to meet goals; supervise safety professionals.
• Develop training resources and safety matrices aligned with project schedule.
• Identify risks and implement controls and mitigation measures.
• Conduct site inspections and audits focusing on hazard recognition and corrective actions.

Skills

Safety leadership

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety/engineering/science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWHis 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 our Phoenix, AZ office with the expectation to travel and work on our Las Vegas, NV projects.

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.

Compensation:

• Anticipated salary budgeted for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 per year
• 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

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

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.