Safety Manager

CRH plc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability plans

Group retirement savings (401(k))

Health and wellness programs

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is seeking a Safety Manager for our Louisiana projects. You will manage environmental, safety, and health programs to prevent injuries and ensure regulatory compliance across sites.

The role emphasizes developing policies, conducting audits, and supporting project teams with safety leadership. A Bachelor's in Occupational Safety and at least three years in safety is preferred, with extensive field oversight.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Three years of safety-related experience.
• Strong written and oral communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance and follow-up actions.
• Develop and implement environmental, safety, and health programs and policies across sites.
• Lead incident investigations and coordinate with CRH Claims Management and project teams.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety

Job description

Job ID: 528446

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services. Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award-winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.

Position Summary

The Safety Manager manages environmental, safety, and health policies, procedures, and programs to create a safe work environment with a focus on preventing injury/illness and property damage to our employees and the general public. Supports Management and Supervisors with resources to identify our safety climate within our culture and pursues continuous Improvement opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

40% Management

Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow-up assessments.Provides the project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirms the project site fulfills industry, local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.Plans, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety & health programs on-premises or at project site locations.Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management.Creates annual and long-term plans for the safety department.

30% Compliance

Develops safety and health policies and proceduresAudits Safety Department (Monthly reviews of claim files, frequency and quality of audits conducted, etc.)Analyzes and interprets safety stats and reports to managementDevelops leading and lagging indicators for safety metricsReviews claims and communicates information and progress with CRH Claims Management, Legal, Insurance Carrier, defense attorneys, and Project Team

20% Operations

Conducts field safety audits and site visits to evaluate conditions and exposures.On-call incident response (24hrs) – either coaches, responds or dispatches a member of the department to respondConduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention

5% Business Relations

Serves as a safety representative for Industrial clients

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma

Required Experience

Three years of experience in safety or related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Advanced:

• Written and oral communication skills
• Problem-analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Proficient:

• Organizational & time management skills
• Working knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Preferred Experience

Five (5) years of experience in construction or industrial experience in safety.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

View PointSuccessFactors

Physical and Mental Demands

The following applies to all full‑time positions within Barriere Construction Company A CRH Company. Ability to work in excess of 40 hours a week, which may include nights and weekendsAbility to view a computer screen for long periods of timeAbility to function in a high‑pressure, stressful environment and meet stringent deadlinesAbility to operate a computer and standard office equipmentAbility to travel as required and work at different locations as requiredAbility to read, write and speak English at the level equal to or greater than the national standards for a college graduate

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Aninclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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