Safety Manager, NC

Seeking experienced Health and Safety Manager to join us in North Carolina on our highway project. You will oversee occupational health and safety programs, analyze trends and ensure compliance with regulations to safeguard one or more project sites within the same District. Your role involves providing technical expertise, conducting safety orientations and reviewing safety procedures. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversees safety program and procedures for one or more project sites.
• Performs analysis and ensures accurate tracking of accidents, injuries, fire, property damage and other safety related incidents are recorded.  
• Develops and conducts all safety orientations, trainings and oversees project site toolbox talks for all project staff within designated timeframe.  
• Ensures all required project permits and certifications are active, documented and tracked for all required construction activities to avoid delays in construction schedule.  
• Creates, reviews or approves the worksite safety and evacuation plan for the project site. Supports emergency response and vehicle access planning with Project Manager. 
• Provides technical expertise to training, equipment needs and inspection requirements to support construction schedule and promote project cost savings.  
• Oversees equipment maintenance and procurement for project needs to ensure onsite crews have all necessary safety items before construction activity begins.  
• Provides project status and trend analysis to manager and project team, as needed.  
• Reviews investigation documentation and corrective action plans to ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented on the job site.  
• Reviews and approves Daily Hazard Analysis (DHA) from direct reports and personal daily documentation to ensure accurate and timely tracking of safety procedures. Participates in Jobsite Hazard Analysis (JHA) discussions and documentation for the entire project plan.  

Required Qualifications:

• Current CHST certification
• 10 years’ experience in construction or safety  
• Experience managing construction or safety teams
• Developed skills identifying and mentoring direct report safety professionals. Assigning tasks and training to build a strong and well balanced internal team.  
• Able to provide training and learning opportunities for construction teams based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.  
• Proven skill to identify onsite project safety risks and develop innovative and compliant mitigation strategies within safety program and agency requirement standards.  
• Expert knowledge of construction site equipment, methods and processes.  
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with all levels of the organization. 

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety or a related field 
• Highway/ heavy civil/ industrial/ railroad, MOT experience 
• Local to the Lumberton, NC area

Benefits:

• Full-time (50 hours)
• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• $750/mo. vehicle allowance
• $95K - $120k DOE