Safety Manager

DPR Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Safety Manager in Atlanta to implement safety plans at construction sites. The role involves leading a safety culture, conducting audits, and developing safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of construction experience and relevant OSHA certifications. This position offers a chance to work for a reputable company known for its innovative projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape your future

Recognition as a great place to work

Qualifications

• Must have relevant certifications like competent person and train-the-trainer.
• Experience in manufacturing/pharmaceutical/OSHPD is a plus.
• Carpenter or laborer union affiliation is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Implement DPR’s environmental health and safety plan.
• Lead safety culture and oversee safety audits.
• Develop site-specific safety plans and programs.

Skills

Minimum 5 years’ experience on construction sites

OSHA 500 training

Oral and writing skills

Familiar with Microsoft Office suite

Education

Degree in safety management or CHST certification

Job description

Overview

DPR Construction is seeking a Safety Manager, to be based in our Atlanta office. This individual will implement DPR’s environmental health and safety plan (EHSP) and related programs at assigned construction project(s)/business units. The safety manager will work with our project management team and our subcontractors to recognize and address potential hazards before they exist and will ensure compliance with our EHSP utilizing behavior-based safety techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and live DPR’s injury-free environment culture.
• Shepherd and develop career path safety coordinator(s).
• Lead pre-qualification processes between DPR and its subcontractors.
• Coach DPR/sub management on safety leadership and management practices.
• Provide trending analysis for project/ regional data on a weekly, monthly and/or quarterly basis.
• Foster the development of safety programs and protocols.
• Develop and blend site-specific safety plan(s) that incorporates both DPR’s and our core market customers’ safe work practices.
• Assist with the continual development of new methods for abating hazards.
• Perform regular jobsite safety audits of worksite activities. Share findings, corrective actions and corrective plans with DPR project management.
• When necessary, DPR EHS should utilize every resource necessary, including escalation, to ensure the maintenance of an injury-free environment.
• Help monitor the subcontractor selection process and adherence to established environmental safety and health guidelines.
• Measure team engagement regarding safety management practices.
• Administrative duties may include maintaining regional safety files such as safety training documentation, applicable medical certifications, environmental testing and special associated training, investigation reports including close calls, injury summaries, leading indicator data and other safety and health documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience on construction sites.
• OSHA 500 training.
• Competent person, train-the-trainer, and other activity specific certifications.
• Familiar with Microsoft office suite.
• Oral and writing skills.
• Degree in safety management or CHST certification a plus.
• Manufacturing / pharmaceutical / OSHPD experience a plus.
• Carpenter or laborer union affiliation okay.
• Salary-based position.

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DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.