Safety Manager

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors in Texas is seeking a Safety Manager to lead the field safety program on projects and maintain an accident-free work environment. You will work with project teams to implement safe practices, conduct audits, write reports, and coordinate with subcontractors.

The role requires a 4-year safety degree or equivalent, at least 5 years of construction safety experience, OSHA 500 certification, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time on-site position.

Qualifications

• 4 year occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of training and related experience.
• At least 5 years construction safety experience.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and Company regulations.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train and educate others.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety program over the safety department with the project team to maintain an accident-free work environment.
• Assist project team by suggesting safe practices.
• Participate in pre-construction and handoff meetings.
• Conduct onsite safety assessments as part of constant monitoring process.
• Document all safety violations or unsafe conditions and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Assist the project team in completing weekly jobsite safety audits.
• Conduct safety orientation for all project employees to the safe practices required on the project and by the Company.
• Ensure all Company safety policies and procedures are understood and implemented.
• Educate project personnel through on-the-spot training and toolbox talks.
• Complete accident reporting and investigation as needed.
• Accompany inspectors on walk-through tours.
• Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors.
• Assist the superintendent in investigating property damage and personal injury complaints.
• Develop job-specific emergency plan and communicate through orientation.
• Maintain safety files and records.
• Communicate the Company vision, values, and goals (the BC Way).
• Coordinate with superintendents and craft workers on safety practices.
• Track incident information for the Safety Incentive Program.
• Schedule safety training for jobsite personnel.
• Assist in developing and improving safety department procedures.
• May supervise Safety Assistants or Safety Coordinators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety/health

OSHA 500 certification

Job description

Since 1959, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors has been on the cutting edge of construction. Founded by Bartlett Cocke. Jr., we have grown from a single person owner/operator construction company to become one of the largest, most respected and trusted general contractors in Texas. Five decades of satisfied clients can attest to our successful track record of safety, timely completion, cost savings and quality.

Our foundation is our people. Many of our employees, skilled craftsmen, officers and shareholders have been with us for over 25 years. And for good reason. We are employee-owned, financially well-managed and promote and reward creativity and responsiveness within our organization. Our employees are not only passionate about the project they’re working on; they are invested in each other and the company as a whole. These are just a few of the reasons that we were voted one of the "Best Places to Work" in Texas. As a result of our people-centric culture, our clients and design partners quickly discover that we are team players with full partner commitment on every project

Job Description

As the lead field safety position in the Safety Department, the Safety Manager is responsible over the safety program with the project team to maintain a healthy and accident-free work environment at the job site.

Essential Duties and/or Responsibilities

include but are not limited to:

• Assists project team by suggesting safe practices
• Participates in pre-construction and handoff meetings.
• Conducts onsite safety assessments as part of constant monitoring process
• Documents all safety violations or unsafe conditions/activities and ensures corrective measures are implemented
• Assists the project team in completing weekly jobsite safety audits
• Conducts safety orientation for all project employees to the safe practices required on the project and by the Company
• Ensures all Company safety policies and procedures are understood and implemented
• Educate project personnel through on-the-spot training and tool box safety talks
• Completes accident reporting and investigation as needed
• Accompanies all safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk-through tours
• Coordinates project safety programs with subcontractors
• Assists the superintendent in investigating property damage and personal injury complaints
• Develops the job specific emergency plan and communicates through orientation to all project personnel
• Maintains safety files and records
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values, and goals (the BC Way)
• Communicates constantly with the superintendents, foremen, and craft workers on the project as it relates to both good and bad safety practices that are observed
• Tracks incident nformation needed for the Company Safety Incentive Program
• Schedules safety training for jobsite personnel
• Assists in the development and improvement of the safety department’s procedures
• May supervise Safety Assistants or Safety Coordinators
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• 4 year occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of training and related experience
• At least 5 years construction safety experience
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and Company regulations
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and educate others

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations OSHA 500 certification

Additional Information

Physical Demands/ Work Environment

Must be physically and mentally able to successfully perform the essential elements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. While performing the duties of the job must be able to hear and talk. Is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements to do this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and high, precarious places. The noise level in the work area is usually moderate.

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors isan Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all females, minorities, Veterans and disabled to apply. We prohibit job discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability or genetic information.