Safety Manager

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the field safety program for large construction projects in Tempe, AZ. You will oversee safety teams, interpret regulations, and ensure compliance across project sites, with a focus on accident prevention and risk mitigation.

The role involves coordinating with project managers, foremen and safety staff, administering testing, and driving training initiatives to foster a culture of safety and inclusion within JE Dunn's Advanced

Qualifications

• Experience implementing field safety programs for construction projects.
• Ability to interpret government policies and recommendations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, local and company safety regulations.
• Experience administering drug and alcohol testing in accordance with requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages and implements the field safety program and team for construction projects.
• Communicates safety philosophies and values of the Company with safety team members and project staff to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Acts as a resource to help staff interpret safety policies and recommendations.
• Compiles accident statistics and recommends changes to the safety program.
• Administers and monitors safety testing in accordance with requirements.
• Implements reporting protocols for accidents and incidents.
• Provides assistance in accident investigations and abatement implementation.
• Works with insurance contacts on claims and monitors medical treatment.
• Conducts regular safety audits and follows up to ensure abatement.
• Develops training strategies and supports training objectives.

Skills

Safety program management

Communication skills

MS Office

Safety software

Hazard recognition

Field safety supervision

Training delivery

Tools

Safety software

Construction tech tools

Job description

Safety Manager

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US, 85281

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

JE Dunn's Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you’ll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Role Summary

The Safety Manager will manage and implement the field safety program and team for construction projects. This position will be responsible for monitoring construction projects, compiling accident statistics and interpreting government policies and recommendations. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

SAFETY MANAGER FAMILY - CORE

• Manages and implements the field safety program and team for construction projects.
• Communicates safety philosophies and values of the Company with safety team members, construction site foreman, superintendents, and project managers to ensure understanding, compliance and acceptance of the Company's safety programs and policies.
• Acts as a resource to help field and office staff interpret company, owner and government policies and recommendations.
• Compiles accident statistics, trending analysis and recommend changes or additions to the safety program(s) to address identified trends.
• Administers and monitors Company drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company, federal and state requirements.
• Implements accident and incident reporting protocols to ensure that the project team submits information and reports through the proper channels in a timely manner.
• Provides assistance to Safety team members in accident or incident investigations to ensure the investigation is properly documented and reported and the abatements are implemented properly.
• Works closely with the external insurance company contacts in reporting and managing safety-related claims and assists Safety team members in monitoring medical treatment of injured employees.
• Conducts regular safety audits of construction projects. Identifies, documents and recommends abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions. Issues reports to field superintendent and project management staff detailing hazards and abatement techniques. Follows-up with the superintendent to ensure safety issues were abated in a timely manner.
• May develop and implement training strategies and processes to support training objectives.
• May partner with leadership to develop needs assessments, gap analyses and strategic training plans.
• May analyze training needs to develop new and improve existing training programs.
• May develop effective training methods such as digital learning, classroom, skill qualifications, and on-the-job training.
• May assist with identifying and implementing technologies to enhance effective learning experiences.
• May monitor company safety metrics and identify areas for training improvement and intervention.
• May provide in-person and virtual training sessions and ensure training record retention.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn's policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communications skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations.
• Proficiency in company safety software/programs, processes and tools (Advanced).
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• Knowledge of various testing protocols for environmental hazards.
• Proficiency in required construction technology (Intermediate).
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Knowledge of various testing protocols for noise and con