About Vanir

Vanir has been exceeding client expectations since 1964. Our progressive growth and quality of service has led Vanir to become consistently ranked among the top construction management firms in the nation by Engineering News-Record. As we continue growing into new areas and markets, our focus is to maintain a team of creative, ambitious, and visionary individuals.

Job Description

The Assistant Program Safety Manager works with contractors, inspection, the Project Management Team, and others to ensure assigned projects are implementing effective safety programs and meeting the requirements of the contract documents with regards to safety and security requirements. The Assistant Program Safety Manager may be assigned to assist the Program Safety Manager in managing the Safety Team and the Safety Program as directed by the Program Safety Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Project Safety Managers
• Applies supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force
• Monitors, coordinates, and controls the activities of the PSMs
• Ensures consistency in the application of the CSPR and other safety & security regulations and requirements throughout the program
• Evaluates workloads and assignments to make necessary adjustments as needed and in consultation with the Program Safety Manager
• Reviews weekly safety reports
• Reviews entries to the incident log
• Walks projects with PSMs on a regular recurring basis
• Reviews observations and THA reviews made by PSMs
• Reviews project monthly metric reports with PSMs
• Provides PSM evaluations on a regular and recurring basis
• Assigned as member and or co-chair to The Development Group Construction Safety Advisory Council
• Work with PSMs, Contractor Safety Team, Inspection Team, Project Team, and others to ensure assigned projects are implementing effective safety programs
• May be assigned projects as the Project Safety Manager
• Meet with inspection on a regular and recurring basis to ensure consistency in application of the CSPR
• Review written Safety Plans and verify results of safety performance and compliance in the field on an ongoing basis to evaluate the effectiveness of the program
• Ensure PSMs are assisting the Project/Construction Manager to verify that contractors comply with written documentation requirements including weekly “toolbox” meetings, new employee orientation, daily safety inspection reports, any accident/incident and related investigation reports, provision of “competent” or authorized persons documentation including training records and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs)
• Attend Project Progress and Project Safety Committee meetings as directed by the Program Safety Manager to monitor the ongoing safety effort of the Construction Manager and contractor
• Attend and participate in the Monthly All-Hands Safety Meeting to discuss general program safety concerns and successes as well as present updates and information on safety regulations and requirements including a monthly training program component on relevant safety subject matter
• Coordinate with management to promote the proactive and behavior based TDG Safety Program both internally and externally (e.g., National Safety Council, trade and professional organizations, etc.) and to bring positive publicity to the program and TDG
• Contribute to the advancement of The Development Group’s goals through commitment to productive collaboration with all stakeholders
• Provide 10/30-hour Cal OSHA training
• Writing and disseminating weekly safety reports for each assigned projects
• Providing observations and THA audits through the safety observation platform

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• 5 years of verifiable professional safety experience on heavy construction projects, preferably in an aviation environment
• Board of Certified Safety Professional (BCSP) Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Safety Manager
• Supervisory experience of other safety professionals
• Ability to work weekends, nights, and multiple shifts as necessary
• Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro software 
• Must be able to write reports based on safety observations, incorporate photos, and distribute
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Bi-lingual a plus)
• Solid people skills with professional demeanor
• Authorized in OSHA Outreach Construction Training (Both OSHA 500 and 5109) within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate safety policies and practices
• Must have analytical reasoning and problem solving capabilities
• Balanced approach to technical, business and people aspects of business
• Large-scale construction management type software such as PM Web, Prolog, etc. is preferred

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The Salary range for this position is $110,000-$150,000.

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

How to Apply

If you're interested in working for Vanir please visit our website to learn more and to apply online at www.vanir.com.

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Contact Email: careers@vanir.com

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodations, be capable of performing the duties of this position. Such a determination must be made on an individual basis considering the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the company's ability to make reasonable accommodations to the person's limitations.

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