Safety Manager

OHLA USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OHLA USA is seeking a Safety Manager to oversee safety operations and compliance at their New York location. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in heavy civil construction and hold relevant safety qualifications, contributing to a culture of safety across projects. This role includes developing training programs, ensuring OSHA compliance, and collaborating with project teams to maintain workplace safety.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment

Personal Time Off Program (PTO)

Engaging work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in heavy civil construction, preferably in a management role.
• Current safety training required.
• Strong management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific safety programs.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections and trainings.
• Investigate incidents and generate reports.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Safety Knowledge

Training Ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety or related field

OSHA 30-hour in Construction

NYC DOB SST 62-hour

NYC DOB 40-hour Site Safety Manager Course

SSPC/AMPP C-3/C-5 Competent Person Lead Removal

NYS DOL Asbestos Inspector License

MTA NYCT Track Training Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Overview

Who is OHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Safety Manager in New York. As Safety Manager you will report to the Regional Safety Director and will work closely with the project leadership team to make sure that all safety rules and regulations are being followed according to job specifications and that they comply with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Development of site specific safety programs
• Direct and oversee the day-to-day activities of multiple site safety coordinators
• Maintains ongoing training and mentoring of the site safety coordinators and ensures they have what they need to carry out their responsibilities to:
• Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for every new employee for the project and administer and record their participation in the orientation program and issue identification to those employees completing the orientation program.
• Attend all initial meetings with the Project Staff and Subcontractor representatives to clearly define their role within the confines of the Project Safety Program.
• Establish and conduct regular (weekly) safety meetings with project staff. Ensure and maintain a log of each toolbox safety meeting held with their employees.
• Review each Subcontractors Safety Program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the project Safety Program requirements.
• Conduct regular (daily) jobsite and work area inspections.
• Conduct daily job briefings and pre-shift safety training.
• Conduct formal weekly jobsite inspections and complete the safety checklist noting safety violations and corrective actions.
• Record, notify and prepare written report of any violations or unsafe practices to direct hire employees or Subcontractors for immediate correction actions.
• Stop at once any violation or unsafe practice.
• Assist Project Superintendent in establishing and implementing safety procedures including evacuation and fire control procedures.
• Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports
• Establish and maintain all required job safety records
• Conduct a monthly overview safety meeting
• Assist the Claims Manager in the management of claims
• Attend Project Staff Meetings to brief the staff on safety issues on the project and coming from the company and to keep informed of the progress of the job
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four-year equivalent degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Health, science, or related field preferred but not required
• 5+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction, preferably in a management role responsible for the actions of other safety professionals on site
• Working knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques
• Capable of identifying known/potential exposures and recommending corrective actions
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs
• Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Current and up to date safety training to include: OSHA 30-hour in Construction, NYC DOB SST 62-hour, NYC DOB 40-hour Site Safety Manager Course, SSPC/AMPP C-3/C-5 Competent Person Lead Removal, NYS DOL Asbestos Inspector License, MTA NYCT Track Training Certification, among others
• Previous MTA experience required
  
  

Additional Benefits Offered By OHLA USA

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!!
  
  

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com

OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Minimum Salary

USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $150,000.00/Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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