Site Safety Manager

Middlesex co; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Norwalk, CT, seeks a Site Safety Manager responsible for enforcing health and safety programs on construction sites. Key responsibilities include conducting safety inspections, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 3-7 years of field safety experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of field safety experience in heavy civil construction.
• Certified Health & Safety Technician (CHST) or equivalent preferred.
• OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer preferred.
• CHST certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote corporate Health, Safety & Environment program.
• Conduct safety inspections and accident investigations.
• Prepare daily and weekly safety reports.
• Prepare daily/weekly safety reports and conduct training sessions.
• Travel within the region as needed.

Skills

Field safety experience

Knowledge of construction safety regulations

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a safety related field

CHST certification or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

Job description

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The Site Safety Manager is responsible for promoting and enforcing the corporate Health, Safety & Environment (“HSE”) program and providing safety support to construction operations. The position requires the ability to work collaboratively with field operations to support a safe work environment for Team Members while using independent judgment to resolve safety-related issues.

Responsibilities:

• Complies with, enforces, and actively promotes all corporate safety policies and procedures in addition to ensuring adherence to our number one core value – Safety first in all we do.
• Assists the HSE Department in managing the overall corporate safety program by conducting, tracking, and reporting on accident/incident, near miss reports, audits, engagement activities, observations, orientations, trainings, and other related safety activities, as well as recordkeeping of related documents.
• Assists the project in work planning and development of job hazard analysis and safe work procedures. Performs regular field safety inspections, accident/incident investigations (including root cause analysis), industrial hygiene assessments, and safety audits on active construction projects.
• Prepares daily and weekly reports on all safety activities.
• Conducts safety orientations and training in small and large group environments.
• Performs additional assignments as required by the needs of the Company, or as otherwise directed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety related field strongly preferred.
• 3-7 years of field safety experience in heavy civil construction, transportation or related field.
• Knowledge of general construction safety and health regulations, including OSHA.
• Certified Health & Safety Technician (CHST) certificate or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Experience with Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) preferred.
• OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Office 365 productivity suite.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated, dedicated and hard working.
• Willing to travel within region.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesexprovides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard torace, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.