Safety Manager

Manhattan Construction Company; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Professional development programs

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Company is seeking a Safety Manager to enforce safety, health, and environmental policies on construction projects in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The successful candidate will oversee safety practices, conduct training, and investigate incidents, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with 8 years in the industry and relevant certifications, is required. This role also includes collaboration with project managers to promote a culture of safety across all projects.

Qualifications

• 8 years of industry experience required.
• Must be a First aid & CPR certified instructor.
• Ability to adapt to all types of weather and construction site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation of incidents and develop corrective measures.
• Conduct weekly project safety training meetings.
• Advise on safety compliance concerns.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Advanced computer knowledge

Teamwork

Excellent communication skills

Continual training from OSHA

Education

4-year bachelor’s degree or relevant safety experience

Board of Certified Safety Professional STS(C) and/or CHST

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• Work on exciting projects for the community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Position Summary

The Safety Manager is responsible for enforcing company safety, health, and environmental policies. This role oversees, leads, directs, and enforces safety and work practices on construction projects to identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury and/or property damage using job specific safety standards, best management practices and injury free environment techniques.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• All qualities, responsibilities, and requirements of a Safety Engineer 2, plus:
• Proven success as a Safety Engineer.
• Conduct weekly project safety training meetings.
• Supervision of & administration of safety/first aid & rescue activities.
• Conduct incident investigation & reporting.
• Thoroughly understands 29 CFR 1926 and 1910 OSHA standards and other relevant regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Participate in developing & conducting safety training for the project.
• Provide mentorship and development to assigned Safety Engineers.
• Lead investigation of incidents and near-misses to determine root causes and develop corrective and preventive measures.
• Advise Sr. Safety Manager on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
• Coordinate with Safety personnel in your region on requirement updates, announcements on awards, incidents, and other significant events.
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and employees to promote and enforce a culture of safety.
• Maintain safety files and records.
• Perform duties in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibit attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify hazards and assess risks.
• Advanced computer knowledge.
• Function effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Continual training and professional development from an accredited industry association, i.e., OSHA outreach, Board of Certified Safety Professionals, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4‑year bachelor’s degree or relevant safety experience.
• Board of Certified Safety Professional STS(C) and/or CHST or equivalent.
• 8 years of industry experience.
• First aid & CPR certified instructor.

Working Conditions & Physical Efforts

• Adaptable to all types of weather conditions and able to traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Repeat same movements as required.
• Communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence.
• Lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Travel may be required occasionally, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).
• Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards.