Site Safety Manager

Planet Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Site Safety Manager to oversee safety on construction sites, ensure compliance with safety programs, and lead contractor coordination. The role requires a BCSP certification and a Bachelor’s degree in safety-related fields, with 10 years of construction safety experience and 5 years in supervision.

The position involves travel to multiple worksites, strong knowledge of OSHA 1910 & 1926, NFPA, NEC, and ANSI standards, and a commitment to diversity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or related field.
• Current Professional Certification: CSP, ASP, CHST, OSHT, GSP, or similar from BCSP.
• 10+ years of construction safety experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in construction safety.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel to multiple worksite locations in the region.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Ability to plan and organize daily schedules and activities.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA 1910 & 1926, NFPA, NEC, and ANSI standards in construction.
• Solid understanding of industrial hygiene at construction sites.
• Promotes diversity and equal employment opportunity.
• Works in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Subject matter expert in occupational health and safety topics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety observations and inspections at construction sites to ensure compliance.
• Identify and report compliance issues to management and contractors.
• Conduct safety audits of construction projects and report findings.
• Review contractor method statements for alignment with safety requirements.
• Participate in meetings with contractors and subcontractors on safety issues.
• Review investigations of serious incidents to determine causative factors.
• Review safety plans and identify issues for improvement.
• Attend pre-activity meetings and coordination meetings.
• Monitor safety activities to ensure compliance with project plans.
• Maintain safety metrics and report program effectiveness.
• Manage construction safety audit program and reporting.
• Complete daily reports documenting events, findings, and tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety program management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

BCSP certification (CSP/ASP/CHST/OSHT/GSP)

Job description

Site Safety Manager

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Contract: 12 months

Schedule: 40 Hours

Pay: $63-$65/hour, DOE

Site Safety Manager| Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or related fields. Relevant work experience may be used in lieu for the right candidate.
• Current Professional Certification Required: CSP, ASP, CHST, OSHT, GSP, or similar from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or similar accredited organization.
• 10 Years of relevant work experience in construction safety, and
• 5 years of supervisory experience in construction safety (or equivalent).
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing to travel to multiple worksite locations in the region.
• Must be able to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to plan and organize daily schedule and activities to meet assigned duties.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA 1910 & 1926 regulations, NFPA, NEC, and ANSI standards as they apply to construction activities.
• Solid understanding of industrial hygiene at construction sites.
• Promotes and supports diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity.
• Works in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Thorough technical expertise and demonstrated understanding of applicable regulations, laws, industry standards, and best practices.
• Subject matter expert on topics related to occupation health and safety, injury and accident prevention, construction safety, and related topics.

Site Safety Manager | Responsibilities:

• Oversee and conduct safety observations and inspections of construction management and contractor activities at construction project sites to ensure compliance with the safety program and applicable standards.
• Identify and report compliance issues to construction management and contractors for corrective action.
• Conducts safety audits of construction projects. Identify and report compliance issues to construction management and contractors for corrective action.
• Review contractor method statements and ensure alignment with project standards and health and safety requirements.
• Participate in meetings with contractors and subcontractors to ensure health and safety issues are adequately addressed.
• Review investigations of serious contractor construction incidents to ensure contractor determines causative factors and takes actions to prevent recurrence.
• Review contractor work and safety plans associated with construction projects and identify issues for resolution.
• Attend pre-activity construction meetings and regular joint operations/construction project coordination meetings.
• Monitor construction management and contractor activities at construction project sites to ensure compliance with project safety plans.
• Identify and report compliance issues to construction management and contractors for corrective action.
• Maintain safety and performance metrics and regularly reports on program effectiveness.
• Manage construction safety audit program and reporting.
• Complete daily reports to document events, findings, observations, and major tasks as they relate to safety, health, and the overall status of the project.