What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Safety Manager position at Abacus Solutions Group?
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Position Summary
Seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional to serve as Safety Manager supporting regional project offices. This role ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local EHS regulations, with a primary focus on safety inspections and weekly training for teams and managers in both classroom and field settings.
Travel Requirement
- Up to 70% travel, including training coordination and hosting training sessions
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Champion regulatory compliance programs; ensure full compliance with OSHA, DOT, and applicable federal and state regulations
- Schedule, coordinate, and deliver EHS training programs
- Conduct Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) inspections in compliance with State and MUTCD requirements
- Perform site safety inspections and verify timely closure of identified hazards
- Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement and performance metrics
- Encourage proactive reporting, root cause analysis, and completion of corrective actions
- Provide technical safety support to Project Managers and regional safety leadership
- Coordinate accident investigations and follow-up actions
- Coordinate or conduct specialized safety training as needed
- Prepare safety narratives for proposals when required
Desired Skills
- Roadway construction or highway maintenance experience preferred
- Maintenance of Traffic / Temporary Traffic Control experience and certification required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to present information in classroom and virtual settings
- Customer-service oriented approach
- Knowledge of OSHA construction and general industry regulations
- Working knowledge of DOT and transportation safety regulations
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability and willingness to travel overnight
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, construction-related field, or a minimum of five (5) years of related experience
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to anticipate organizational needs
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively