Safety Manager - San Jose - Webcor Builders

Description

Overview

The Site Safety Manager is responsible for promoting and ensuring site safety and has a comprehensive knowledge of day-to-day safety field operations for their assigned project(s), including planning, coordinating, and enforcing safety regulations and codes while serving as the company's point of contact for owners, subcontractors, regulatory agencies and Webcor team for all safety related matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts Quarterly Safety Meetings and monthly Operations safety meetings.
• Participates in developing and administering safety incentives.
• Confers with attorneys regarding liability cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary.
• Directs and participates in safety audits of operations to reduce occupation safety risk factors and ensure compliance with Webcor safety directives and federal, state and local regulations.
• Implements and manages Webcor's Injury/Illness Prevention Program and directs and coordinates the participation of employees within that program.
• Conducts regular safety inspections of Webcor projects including the inspection of facilities, worksites, equipment, work practices, and safety devices to ensure compliance with required workplace safety standards, regulations, and Webcor policy.
• Reports safety findings to management and recommends changes to establish safe work conditions; monitors changes and/or makes follow-up inspections.
• Trains, motivates, counsels and monitors the performance of Site Safety Managers and other assigned staff.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required.
• Serves as safety resource to division and assists in complying with Webcor safety standards; provides consultation, guidance and technical assistance on matters related to workplace safety.
• Coordinates and/or delivers on-site training to project staff on safety practices and policies and related topics.
• Monitors substance abuse programs at all jobsites.

Ensures project safety goals and expectations are realistic, achievable, and revisited/revised at appropriate times during the life of the project.

Technical Skills and Knowledge Required

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with the ability to use MS Office with proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint)
• Extensive working knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA standards or other applicable codes
• Demonstrated construction safety experience with solid industrial hygiene field skill set
• Advanced Safety/Industrial Hygiene Certifications (CSP, ASP, CIH, OHST, and CHST) preferred
• Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies, safety and health professionals and legal representatives

Required Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to address an audience of various sizes and effectively communicate his/her message and ideas
• Ability to write clear and detailed concise thoughts in a professional manner
• Excellent written and oral communicator
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to both tradesmen and management.

Required Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field (i.e., engineering, safety, health sciences, risk management) or equivalent work experience.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or above certification (ASP/CSP) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
• OSHA 500 Certified Trainer.
• Typically, eight years of related construction safety experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Technical as well as practical knowledge of basic construction safety laws, i.e., OSHA, Hazmat, crane safety, and excavation safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experienced in Industrial Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred
• Current HAZWOPER 40 - hour training preferred
• Asbestos and Lead training preferred
• Current OSHA 30-hour construction safety training preferred
• Possession of a valid driver license

Physical Requirements

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to sit for long periods of time at a desk, generally up to 7 hours per day and occasionally standing and walking. The repetitive motion using hands with constant keyboarding and physical use of vision to read computer monitors and paper documents. Regularly required to use hands to operate standard office equipment (personal computer, photocopy machine, fax machine). Occasionally required to stoop, kneel and lift up to 15 pounds. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Pay Range: Range of base pay is $135,000-$150,000. Actual pay is based on individual skill level and experience.

EEO Webcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.