Safety Manager

LeChase Construction; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LeChase Construction seeks a Safety Manager to lead all project-level safety initiatives in North Carolina. You will conduct jobsite inspections, coordinate orientations and training, investigate incidents, and help shape company EH&S policies to foster a culture of safety excellence.

The role requires 5+ years in construction safety, a HS diploma (college degree preferred), and OSHA 30; OSHA 500/CHST preferred. You will collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance and worker protection.

Qualifications

• Education/experience as listed: HS diploma; college degree preferred.
• OSHA 30 training required.
• OSHA 500 and CHST preferred.
• 5+ years construction safety experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of safety policies and OSHA/DOL regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Safety and Industrial Hygiene operations for area of responsibility.
• Oversee section budget, goals, and performance.
• Develop and implement EH&S policies and standards.
• Review safety programs and coordinate worker training on safety laws and regulations.
• Develop site-specific orientations and EH&S procedures with project teams.
• Monitor standards, processes, and training to minimize health risks.
• Lead incident investigations and workers' compensation case management.
• Inspect workplaces and construction practices for compliance with safety standards.
• Ensure posting of required safety information on projects.

Skills

Safety policies

Verbal & written communication

OSHA regulations

Team collaboration

Incident investigation

Education

High school diploma

College degree in EHS or relevant field

OSHA certification (preferred)

Tools

OSHA 30 training

OSHA 500 Certified Safety Professional

CHST

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Manage all aspects of safety on a project level including jobsite inspections, employee orientation, training, documentation, accident investigation and emergency response coordination. Manager will also participate in developing, modifying, and implementing company Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and standards. This position will be responsible for driving a culture of safety excellence.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Management of Safety and Industrial Hygiene operations in area of responsibility.
2. Responsible for overseeing section budget, goals, and performance.
3. Participates in the development and implementation of company EH&S policies and standards.
4. Reviews employee safety programs and conducts/coordinates worker training in areas relating to safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition recognition/monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
5. Works with project teams and clients to develop site specific orientations and EH&S programs. Prepares project specific environmental, health, and safety procedures.
6. Develops, manages, and monitors standards, processes, communications, and training to help ensure a safe workplace limiting risk to employee health and welfare.
7. Performs leadership role in incident investigations and Worker’s Compensation case management.
8. Inspects and evaluates workplace environments, equipment, and construction practices to help ensure compliance with LeChase safety standards and government regulations.
9. Ensures all required safety information as required by the local, state, and federal agencies are posted on all projects in area of responsibility.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required. College degree in Environmental Health & Safety or relevant field preferred.
• Certification in industrial hygiene preferred.
• OSHA 500 Certified Safety Professional & CHST preferred.
• Minimum of OSHA 30 training required.
• 5+ years of construction safety experience preferred.

1. Skills/Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of safety policies and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of OSHA & DOL Regulations
• Ability to conduct training with both large and small groups.Training to include safety orientation, OSHA 10 & 30 along with any site-specific training required.
• Positive attitude, professional appearance, and ability to work as a team member, communicate with others, and share responsibility to work towards common goals.
• Exhibit proactive work habits and desire to succeed.
• Ability to work well within a project team

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
2. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision and balance abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. xzgxqkn Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.