Safety Manager (Mid-Atlantic)

CORE Safety Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Safety Group is seeking a Corporate Safety Manager to oversee safety initiatives in the Mid-Atlantic Region. You will provide management, coordination, and technical expertise in safety, health, and environmental compliance, and help develop policies, procedures, and training.

You will lead gap analyses, promote zero-accident goals, and collaborate with clients to implement effective safety programs. Expect travel up to 25% and a focus on building a culture of safety and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in safety/related field.
• CHST or OHST designation acceptable.
• Minimum 5 years construction safety experience.
• OSHA 500 certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform gap analyses of client safety programs.
• Develop procedures and training to achieve zero accidents.
• Inspect projects to identify hazards and abate them.
• Write safety plans and job hazard analyses.
• Oversee accident reports and investigations.
• Promote a culture of safety and ethics within the client organization.

Skills

OSHA 500

Construction safety experience

Knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 CFR 1910

Technical writing

SharePoint

MS Office including Excel

Travel willingness

Construction processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety management, construction management, or related area

Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) designation

Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) designation

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office

Excel

Job description

CORE Safety Group is a nationwide safety management and loss control consulting firm. We are currently looking to add a Corporate Safety Manager in the Mid-Atlantic Region

The Safety Manager is primarily responsible for an assigned regional area and may oversee corporate safety programs. This position provides management, coordination, and technical expertise in all areas of safety, health, and environmental compliance. This position assists in the development and administration of safety policies and procedures, initiatives, and training programs to ensure that safety policies and practices are followed consistently. The Safety Manager will assist in establishing reliable methods for improving safety performance and creating a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform a gap analysis of the client’s safety program to correctly identify exactly what the client’s needs are
• Work with clients in developing processes and procedures that effectively accomplish the goal of zero accidents
• Routinely inspect projects to identify and abate potential hazards on both construction and general industry projects
• Develop and conduct training programs for existing and new policies and procedures
• Investigate all accidents and near misses to determine the root causes and make appropriate changes in policies and procedures to prevent reoccurrence of similar hazards
• Write project specific safety plans and job hazard analysis as required by the client
• Oversee, monitor, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of accident reports and investigations
• Act as an advocate for the client by maintaining a value of good corporate ethics and promoting safety, at every opportunity, as a core value of the organization

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in safety management, construction management, or related area OR Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) designation
• Minimum of 5 years construction safety experience
• OSHA 500
• Knowledge of the OSHA Construction Standards CFR 1926, General Industry Standards CFR 1910 and other best management practices
• Knowledge of typical construction processes
• Strong background in use of technology and software applications
• Computer skills using SharePoint and MS Office, including Excel
• Technical writing capabilities of developing policies and procedures for clients
• Up to 25% travel required
• Local to the Mid-Atlantic area or willing to permanently relocate to the area

Physical Requirements:

This is a safety-sensitive position and will require drug screening and a background check

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 position, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. They must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

CORE Safety Group offers competitive pay and benefits, work/life balance, and a fun team environment.