Safety Manager (Commercial Construction) - Military veterans preferred

Talascend is currently seeking a Construction Safety Manager for direct hire placement in Livonia, MI Job Summary: We are looking for a Safety Manager who will maintain the safety culture we have built.

In this role of Safety Manager, you will be responsible for:

Regulatory Compliance

Emergency Response Planning

Incident Investigation

Promoting Safety Culture

Maintaining Records

Continuous Improvements

Job Responsibilities:

Conduct safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, identify corrective actions, and implement follow-up assessments.

Plan and implement preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.

Plan, implement, and manage comprehensive environmental safety & health programs.

Provide project management/superintendent teams with guidance on health and safety and confirms project job sites fulfill industry, local, state, and federal guidelines.

Collaborate with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management.

Maintain a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.

Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, and contract documents.

Conduct accident prevention training & investigations

Investigate accidents and incidents to find the cause and take preventive measures for further incidents.

Handle worker's compensation claims in the event of a workplace

Suggest solutions, improvements, and prevention steps for safety issues.

Conduct safety meetings with employees

Develop, evaluate, and upgrade safety programs (keeping the program current)

Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Certified in risk management and health/safety management.

Thorough knowledge of health and safety laws and guidelines

Extensive attention to detail and distinguishing safety hazards.

Ability to provide detailed reports and develop safety procedures.

Good understanding of data analysis and risk management

Good organizational leadership and motivational skills

Excellent communication and people skills

Ability to recognize when safety conditions need improvement.

Ability to prioritize tasks especially when managing an accident or incident.

Education & Additional Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field. IH certification preferred.

Professional BSCP certifications – CSP or ASP

3+ years in Construction (preferred)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation.

Understanding of federal, state, and city safety requirements, including OSHA

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.

Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and project managers.

Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback.

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office & Outlook. Procore and Power BI (preferred)

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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