About the Position

The Site Safety Manager monitors workplace activities to ensure that workers comply with company policies, client requirements and government safety regulations. The Site Safety Manager is responsible for policy development, safety inspections, safety training and compliance with the federal and state Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and any other applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and implement the safety program and policies to ensure the safety of people and property. Monitor compliance to reduce accidents and related costs and productivity losses. Review and update the safety program as needed.
• Develop a crisis management program to ensure the safety of people and property during and following a catastrophic event. Develop site specific safety and emergency plans, as well as special emphasis programs.
• Inspect worksites for safety hazards and proper selection/use/maintenance of personal protective equipment; develop controls as necessary.
• Conduct accident investigations, complete related reports, determine root causes, recommend corrective actions and share lessons learned with all employees.
• Identify training needs, develop appropriate safety education programs and deliver training to management, supervisors and employees. Proactively solicit feedback from workers to make improvements on existing programs or create new programs. Ensure new employees receive safety orientation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable state/local regulations; review standards, implement plans to meet those standards and follow all record-keeping requirements. Assist in creating statistical reports for management on a regular basis. Manage all OSHA site inspections and the defense of any issued citations.
• Arrange for industrial hygiene surveys to ensure healthy workplace conditions as needed.
• Provide guidance and assistance to managers and supervisors with regard to safety management, safe behavior rewards programs, as well as recommendations for corrective action.
• Coordinate claims management activities with management and the insurance provider.

Qualifications

OSHA 30 certification and safety-related education and experience is preferred. Additional qualifications may vary based on project requirements and approval by project stakeholders, such as U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Proficiency with general computer skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills; and the following Poettker Construction competencies: Safety First, Quality Work, Honesty and Integrity, Trustworthy Relationships, Family Oriented, Effective Partnerships, and Fiscal Responsibility.

Additional Information

Poettker Construction’s selection process may include a series of interviews and/or a leadership assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.