Safety Manager

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

HRA

FSA

ESOP shares

401(k) match

Gym membership

Company truck

Fuel card

Job summary

WELBRO Building Corporation is seeking a Safety Manager to develop and enforce a comprehensive safety program across Central Florida sites. You will lead hazard control, educate on safety practices, inspect jobsites, and coordinate with PMs and superintendents to mitigate risk.

The role requires strong OSHA knowledge, a CHST credential, and a proven track record of enforcing safety standards on construction sites.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent years of technical training preferred.
• Seven (7) years experience working for a commercial general contractor in a supervisory role.
• Four (4) years experience in a safety compliance capacity for a general contractor.
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals CHST credential.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate with field supervisors, craft employees, and subcontractors.
• Proven track record of implementing and enforcing OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and other applicable safety regulations
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, equipment operation, and trade-specific hazards
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Capable of maintaining accurate safety documentation, reports, and inspection logs
• Proficiency in incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Comprehensive understanding of Workers Compensation regulations and the working knowledge of loss control measures.
• Working knowledge of desktop computers and applications.
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-employer worksites.

Responsibilities

• Keeps current on the latest OSHA construction safety regulations and makes recommendations for their implementation.
• Serves as the site’s primary safety resource and subject matter expert for hazard control strategies.
• Communicates safety and training-related issues in monthly managers meetings and as required by Operations Department personnel.
• Performs jobsite safety compliance inspections which includes documenting hazards, writing reports, taking photos, and making recommendations for corrective action.
• Monitors subcontractors and WELBRO employees adherence to company safety program; works closely with Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts training programs for WELBRO’s site management employees and craft population employees regarding HAZCOM, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR, First Aid, Trench Safety, and more.
• Provide guidance for and help implement job-specific safety programs that include emergency evacuation and crisis management programs for projects prior to commencement of work.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and project owners by proactively communicating safety initiatives, incident trends, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Ensures timely completion of accident and injury reporting to internal departments and outside agencies.
• Leads the company’s reporting responsibilities in an Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP).
• Develops and administers company’s safety incentive program in coordination with HR Department.
• Investigates and reports to senior leadership all accidents resulting in lost time injuries, liability issues and return-to-work issues.
• Oversees implementation of a hurricane and disaster preparedness program in coordination with all impacted departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

OSHA compliance

Safety program development

Incident investigation

Documentation & reporting

Multi-employer worksites understanding

Workers' compensation knowledge

Root cause analysis

Hazard recognition

Education

CHST certification

Associates degree or equivalent training

Job description

WELBRO Building Corporation has a career opportunity for a Safety Manager in the Central Florida area. The individual will continuously develop and enforce the company’s safety program to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and foster proactive safety practices. Primary responsibilities include safety education, job site inspections and reporting, and assisting in worker’s compensation issues.

Responsibilities:

• Keeps current on the latest OSHA construction safety regulations and makes recommendations for their implementation
• Serves as the site’s primary safety resource and subject matter expert for hazard control strategies
• Communicates safety and training-related issues in monthly managers meetings and as required by Operations Department personnel.
• Performs jobsite safety compliance inspections which includes documenting hazards, writing reports, taking photos, and making recommendations for corrective action.
• Monitors subcontractors and WELBRO employees adherence to company safety program; works closely with Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts training programs for WELBRO’s site management employees and craft population employees regarding HAZCOM, Personal Protection Equipment, CPR, First Aid, Trench Safety, and more.
• Provide guidance for and help implement job-specific safety programs that include emergency evacuation and crisis management programs for projects prior to commencement of work.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients and project owners by proactively communicating safety initiatives, incident trends, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Ensures timely completion of accident and injury reporting to internal departments and outside agencies.
• Leads the company’s reporting responsibilities in an Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP).
• Develops and administers company’s safety incentive program in coordination with HR Department.
• Investigates and reports to senior leadership all accidents resulting in lost time injuries, liability issues and return-to-work issues.
• Oversees implementation of a hurricane and disaster preparedness program in coordination with all impacted departments.

Requirements:

• Associates degree or equivalent years of technical training preferred.
• Seven (7) years experience working for a commercial general contractor in a supervisory role.
• Four (4)years experience in a safety compliance capacity for a general contractor.
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals CHST credential.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate with field supervisors, craft employees, and subcontractors.
• Proven track record of implementing and enforcing OSHA 29 CFR 1926 standards and other applicable safety regulations
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, equipment operation, and trade-specific hazards
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Capable of maintaining accurate safety documentation, reports, and inspection logs
• Proficiency in incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Comprehensive understanding of Workers Compensation regulations and the working knowledge of loss control measures.
• Working knowledge of desktop computers and applications.
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-employer worksites.

This position is eligible for WELBRO benefits package including medical, dental, life, LTD, HRA, FSA, ESOP shares, 401(k) match, gym membership allowance, company truck, and fuel card. We are proud to be 100% employee owned, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and maintain a Drug-Free Workplace.

Due to limited staff and high volume of inquiries, we regretfully are unable to verify receipt of resumes. We thank you in advance for your consideration.