Safety Manager (Traveling)

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; West Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tax-advantaged benefits (HSA/FSA)

Employer-Paid Disability

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Insurance options

Wellness program

Job summary

EPI Power, LLC, a subsidiary of The Weitz Company, seeks a Safety Manager for a data center project in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role delivers safety leadership and oversight, ensuring company safety standards are applied across the assigned region and supporting incident investigations and audits.

The position requires strong management skills, ability to train and guide teams, and a commitment to a rigorous 58-hour work week (Mon-Sat).

Qualifications

• Experience in formal safety capacity with four years of construction safety experience.
• Data center construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety programs, audits, and incident investigations across projects.
• Provide safety counsel and training to management and field teams.
• Support OSHA inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement safety plans and procedures.
• Foster a safe work culture with an empowered stop-work authority.

Skills

Management & leadership

Organizational skills

Construction industry knowledge

Business acumen

Conflict resolution

Coaching & mentoring

Technical writing

Public speaking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

EPI Power is seeking a Safety Manager to be located at a data center project in Cedar Rapids, IA.

The Safety Manager supplies safety leadership and oversight for an assigned region. The Safety Manager functions as an expert resource to the business for consistent implementation of company safety standards and programs, provides safety training, supports preconstruction safety planning, and performs jobsite safety auditing and incident investigations. The Safety Manager reports to the Regional Safety Manager or Safety Director and may manage Project Safety Managers and/or other Safety Managers assigned to the business.

This role requires the ability to work 6 days per week, Monday - Saturday (58 hours per week).

EPI Power, LLC ("EPI") is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do:

• Keep business apprised of safety regulatory changes and facilitate the implementation of these changes in the field.
• Provide general counsel, advice, and recommendations for safety programs and activities, work practices, company rules and procedures, and state workers' compensation law, for the assigned business management team.
• Support site inspections by third-party representatives and OSHA inspectors.
• Facilitate safety inspections and verify adequacy of corrective actions.
• Ensure any employee has the authority to stop work they feel is unsafe until the issue(s) can be resolved.
• Facilitate and coordinate the Safety Committee and work to implement a positive, employee-supported program.
• Assemble and present incident investigation facts for evaluation and action by Safety Accountability Committee.
• Facilitate, through the business management team, communication regarding safety issues and best practices throughout the organization.
• Generate and provide high-quality safety training.
• Verifyproject team incident investigations and How It Happened reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform inspections of all construction projects to evaluate levels of compliance.
• Perform industrial hygiene assessments (noise monitoring, air monitoring, etc).
• Support proposal activities for new work by detailing company capabilities and providing appropriate responses to client's questions.
• Participate in the creation of project safety plans.
• Represent the assigned business in all safety-related hearings (OSHA, etc.).
• Support administration of company Vehicle Safe Driver Policy.
• Support administration of company Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  • Work in a formal safety capacity and four years of construction safety experience
  • Data center construction experience is preferred
• Skills:
  • Strong management and organizational skills. Broad-based background in multiple phases of construction. Business acumen, conflict resolution, and coaching ability are a must. Ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner. Effective communication skills, with strong technical writing skills. The ability to speak in front of large groups. Proven leadership skills in motivating and mentoring all levels of employees.
• Technology:
  • Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have the ability to learn additional software.
  • Training will be provided on company standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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