Safety Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Safety Manager to lead a proactive safety culture on Water & Wastewater Construction projects and administer the safety program for on-site teams.

You'll conduct regular safety inspections, lead toolbox talks, investigate incidents, enforce policies, and coordinate with project supervision to ensure PPE, first aid, and OSHA reporting. Travel within the region may be required to support multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing safety on large construction projects.
• OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications preferred.
• Ability to administer safety orientations and investigate injuries.
• Strong communication and teamwork across trades and management.

Responsibilities

• Promote proactive safety culture on Water & Wastewater projects.
• Monitor safety programs with on-site subcontractors and employees.
• Conduct safety inspections and coordinate reports for OSHA.
• Lead toolbox talks and enforce safety policies on site.
• Record safety meetings and safety directives for tracking.

Skills

Safety leadership

OSHA 500

BCSP certification

Travel willingness

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

OSHA 500 certification

BCSP certification

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety Manager is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture and overall administration of the safety program for Water & Wastewater Construction projects, which positively influences all team members to actively engage in providing a safe work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthys insurance company
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on-site
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the companys disciplinary policy
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety \"Toolbox\" meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis
• Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Division Safety Director for tracking

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience managing safety efforts of large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission critical, or similar construction projects
• OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications preferred
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
• Ability to work with all construction groups - management, owners, trades and subcontractors
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel or relocation within the region as needed

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For Colorado locations only, in accordance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19-085), we are including McCarthys good-faith and reasonable estimate of a range of entry level base compensation at the time of the posting. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Given the dynamic nature of the large-scale commercial construction industry, a candidates project portfolio and background can change the role and compensation for which that candidate might be qualified. The title and pay range for this role could change based on candidate qualifications and experience. Pay Range: $100,000 - $110,000.

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