Safety Manager

Dragados; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragados in Honolulu, HI seeks an experienced Safety Manager to oversee the safety program across project sites and lead incident tracking, training, and compliance with agency safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety and 8+ years in construction or safety management, with strong leadership, communication, and risk mitigation skills. On-site work on major projects in Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in construction or safety required.
• Experience managing construction or safety teams required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety programs and procedures for project sites.
• Conduct safety orientations, trainings, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure permits and certifications are active and tracked.
• Provide technical safety expertise to support schedule and cost savings.
• Oversee injury reporting and corrective action plans.
• Review and approve DHA and JHA documentation.
• Develop worksite safety and evacuation plans.

Skills

Mentoring safety staff

Training delivery

Risk assessment

Safety program knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Health & Safety

Job description

• Oversees safety program and procedures for one or more project sites within the same District.
• Performs project site trend analysis and ensures accurate tracking of accidents, injuries, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents are recorded.
• Develops and conducts all safety orientations, trainings and oversees project site toolbox talks for all project staff within designated timeframe.
• Ensures all required project permits and certifications are active, documented and tracked for all required construction activities to avoid delays in construction schedule.
• Provides technical expertise to training, equipment needs and inspection requirements to support construction schedule and promote project cost savings.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and procurement for project needs to ensure onsite crews have all necessary safety items before construction activity begins.
• Provides project status and trend analysis to manager and project team, as needed.
• Oversees injury reporting and resolution for entire project site. Reviews investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented on the job site.
• Reviews and approves Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) from direct reports and personal daily documentation to ensure accurate and timely tracking of safety procedures.
• Participates in Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JHA) discussions and documentation for the entire project plan.
• Creates, reviews or approves the worksite safety and evacuation plan for the project site.
• Supports emergency response and vehicle access planning with Project Manager.
• Maintains knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety or a related field preferred

8+ years of experience in construction or safety required

Experience managing construction or safety teams required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Skilled in identifying and mentoring direct-report safety professionals; able to assign tasks and provide training to build a strong, balanced internal team

Capable of delivering training and learning opportunities for construction teams based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles

Proven ability to identify on-site project safety risks and develop innovative, compliant mitigation strategies aligned with safety programs and agency standards

Expert knowledge of construction site equipment, methods, and processes

Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills across all levels of the organization

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