Representing a leader in the industry, we are searching for an experienced, hands-on SAFETY MANAGER, based in the Boston (Chelmsford) MA office.
This individual will interact with company and branch leadership, employees and subcontractors. They will lead and support a safety team of (1) as well as project-specific safety facilitators, and direct efforts to continuously improve our overall safety culture. Other responsibilities include: developing procedures, safety standards, and best practices in a team environment. They will also develop safety coordinators to acquire necessary skills/knowledge/certifications and conduct interactive training as well as investigating near-hit incidents. This opportunity offers a highly progressive, innovative, and challenging environment in which to champion your skills.
Some highlights of this position include:
- Management of the branch safety team
- Member of the branch leadership team, establishing alignment with project management, construction management, and administration.
- Weekly visits to jobsites to confirm safe operation, and encourage and celebrate project team efforts.
- Participation in front line safety efforts - audits, weekly update calls, observation reports, and other proactive safety tactics
- Managing/facilitating company-wide and branch safety initiatives
- Frequent involvement in project planning discussions with emphasis on high-risk projects and high-risk or repetitive work tasks
Must have:
- 5+ years' experience in safety coordinator/manager role
- Have leadership skills to effectively train and mentor others.
- Individual must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a quickly changing open team environment.
- ADDITIONAL '"PLUS" REQUIREMENTS:
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- Fluency in Spanish
- Experience w/ a self-performing contractor
- CHST
- CSP
- ASP
- OSHA 500
Ability to travel 50-75% of the time and work at heights are required.
The successful candidate needs to reside in the Boston area.
Salary commensurate with experience
Strong comp & benefits; bonus; travel reimbursement; vehicle allowance; cell phone stipend, etc.
POSSIBLE relocation expenses
