The Site Safety Manager directly coordinates with and serves in support of the Project Manager(s) and Superintendent(s).
This position plans, leads, directs, and enforces activities on a construction project to identify, eliminate, and control hazardous conditions that may lead to injury, environmental impact, and / or property damage using job specific safety standards and best management practices that may include all applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations, best practices, policies and programs. The Site Safety Manager champions the safety culture and core principles of BL Harbert International.
The Site Safety Manager’s title is often client driven and may include Site Safety and Health Officer SSHO, Safety and Health Program Manager SHPM, etc.
Reports to : Site Project Manager
In matters requiring technical support the Site Safety Manager has direct report to appropriate Corporate Safety representative)
Supervises :
Directly supervises Site Safety Technician and personnel assigned to site safety duties.
Site Safety Manager is empowered to manage and enforce site safety, health and environmental efforts regarding all site personnel)
Educational Requirements of position :
Minimum :
- High School Education and / or Trade School
- A minimum of 10 years of general safety experience including 5 years of applicable construction project experience.
- Industry Certification / Accreditation
- OSHA 30-hour for Construction course and / or USACE EM385-1-1 40-hour course
- Documented Skills Training
- Documented Competent Person Safety Training in applicable disciplines
Preferred :
Industry specific pro-board certification (STS, CHST, CSP, CRIS, etc.)Degree in a relevant curriculum from an accredited college or universityAdvanced emergency response training or experience (EMT, EMT-P, Hazmat, Technical Rescue etc.)Technical Requirements of position :
SoftwareProficiency in Microsoft Word and OutlookProficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint or similar software applications used in developing training materialsFamiliar with Microsoft ExcelGeneralMastery of applicable construction safety standardsBasic understanding of building components and their installation; construction tasks, scheduling and trade sequencing.Basic understanding of each construction trades’ scope of work.Basic understanding of risk management principlesEssential Function of the position
Ability to enforce all applicable and / or required federal, state, local and company safety, health and environmental regulationsAbility to pro-actively recognize potential hazardous situations / exposures and implement corrective measures.Ability to conduct incident investigations to determine potential contributing factors and root causesGood interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) required for coordination with and support of : Executive, senior and project management Occupational medicine clinics, physicians, staff Insurance carriers, brokers, adjustors, risk engineersFunction as the project’s safety, health and environmental technical advisorRelationship Management
Establish and maintain relationship with project team, owner’s safety counterpart, and project insurance risk engineersEstablish and maintain relationship with project subcontractors and vendor’s safety counterpartEstablish and maintain relationship with project’s occupational medicine clinic, physician, and medical staffEstablish and maintain relationship with emergency response authorities having jurisdictionEnsures positive exposure to communityCorporate Culture / Evolution
Embraces BLHI Corporate ValuesDemonstrates adherence to BLHI Corporate Value in daily managementBuilds project climate to empower personnel and sustain BLHI safety cultureInteracts with professionalism and pro-activismContinually seeks feedback and personal development for advancementTrains direct reports for advancementSeeks to understand and further the overall objectives of BLHIMental Effort
Considerable mental effort and comprehension. Must be able to make sound decisions quickly. Must be able to have sustained concentration with frequent interruptions.
Physical Effort
Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including : sitting stationary, moving around an office or jobsite, ascending and descending work areas, seeing and communicating effectively.
Working Conditions
Construction project site.
Potential advancement position :
Regional Safety Manager
Requirements for Advancement :
In-depth understanding of construction safety, health and environmental standardsIn-depth understanding of and consistent enforcement of BLHI’s safety, health and environmental programsAbility to support and coordinate with project teams and multiple projectsAbility to manage disputesEvidence of upholding BLHI corporate values and requiring same of othersUnderstanding and engaging in BLHI overall goals and objectivesWorking knowledge of risk management.Evidence of supporting role in business development process