Senior Construction Safety Lead - Marine Projects

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. is seeking a Mid to Senior Level Sr. Safety professional to lead and audit our safety program on marine construction projects.

The role will drive a safety-first culture, audit practices, and support client requirements across NY, NJ, or CT projects. You will manage safety programs on heavy civil construction sites, review incident data, provide training, and coordinate with OSHA/MSHA officials as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study.
• CSP or CHST is Preferred. OSHA 30
• 5-7+ years of experience managing Safety on construction projects specifically related to heavy civil construction
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of a safety program on projects of increasing complexity.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and hazard recognition, record keeping and injury management skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Able to interact professionally with all levels of management while managing a diversified workload.
• CPR/First Aid, EMT certification and OSHA/MSHA instructor certifications are preferred.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.
• Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistical data at the project level.
• Recommending process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
• Routinely inspecting the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Routinely monitoring the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed.
• Developing environmental health and safety training materials to include manuals, brochures, PowerPoint presentations etc.
• Developing a paperwork management system to track training records to track all safety training initiatives conducted personally or by outside consultants/vendors.
• Interpreting safety regulations for the project.
• Coordinating and presenting safety training to support client requirements including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout and repertory.
• Interfacing with Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) (Provincial or federal) officials/inspectors in the event or a site visit.

Skills

Safety management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

OSHA regulations

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Weeks Marine, Inc. is seeking a Mid to Senior Level Sr. Safety professional to lead and audit our safety program on marine construction projects.

The role will drive a safety-first culture, audit practices, and support client requirements across NY, NJ, or CT projects. You will manage safety programs on heavy civil construction sites, review incident data, provide training, and coordinate with OSHA/MSHA officials as needed.