Senior Construction Safety Leader

Hensel Phelps; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vision and dental insurance (optional)

Paid time off

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to support area safety managers and project teams on construction projects. This safety sensitive role focuses on managing safety and health processes, developing program start-ups, and driving safe work culture on site.

You will engage with project owners, insurers, and craft partners, lead safety training, and mentor safety professionals. A 4-year OSH degree and 6 years' construction safety experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field of study or equivalent work experience.
• 6 years of experience in safety on commercial construction projects.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Safety Management Specialist (SMS) designation preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and Autodesk Suite.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with various stakeholders including project owners, insurance carrier, Hensel Phelps leadership, staff, craft and trade partners.
• Facilitate discussions with project owner representatives for safety related items.
• Thoroughly familiar with project safety specifications and support project teams in effective implementation.
• Assist project team with safety start-up, program development, implementation, and management.
• Assist projects with pre-job planning, start-up and identification and control of high‑risk activities.
• Work with project teams to develop trade partner safety cultures.
• Engage in safety culture charrettes and CARES committees.
• Manage project safety training and provide educational materials designed to develop and maintain the safety culture and an effective safety and health program.
• Manage project workers compensation claims including the establishment and monitoring of jobsite clinics.
• Develop safety professionals through training and mentorship.
• Actively recruit at designated colleges for safety professionals.
• Assist director of safety and health in evaluations and goal settings for safety engineers, safety managers and senior safety managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety leadership

Safety program management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel templates)

Prolog

Primavera

Autodesk Suite

Job description

Hensel Phelps is seeking a Senior Safety Manager to support area safety managers and project teams on construction projects. This safety sensitive role focuses on managing safety and health processes, developing program start-ups, and driving safe work culture on site.

You will engage with project owners, insurers, and craft partners, lead safety training, and mentor safety professionals. A 4-year OSH degree and 6 years' construction safety experience are preferred.