Senior Safety Manager

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at MPS. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more. YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Safety Manager administers project safety programs to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. They may be responsible for one project or multiple small projects. This role would report to a Senior Safety Manager or Regional Safety Director and potentially manage Safety Coordinators and Field Safety Specialists. This subject matter expert will have significant autonomy contributing technical support to make safety-related decisions. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Lead daily audits of all work areas. Provide safety expertise in response to identified deficiencies and requests for safety assistance. Communication with the project team and field leadership is essential. Prepare professional reports, conduct safety briefings, act as company spokesperson for site safety issues, research, and answer site safety questions and concerns. Resolve site safety issues and provide emergency response as needed that arises from sub-contractors, customers, employees, and company managers. Identify gaps and implement safety program elements, as needed, to comply with customer and regulatory requirements. Direct comprehensive, in-depth investigations of all injury and loss incidents, identify all causal factors, develop and implement measures to prevent recurrences, and follow up to ensure long-term resolution. Conduct safety training, testing, and record-keeping for all employees, sub-contractors, and all other persons arriving on site (New Hire Orientation, Equipment Training, Haz Com, Fall Protection, Excavation, Confined Space, Lockout/Tag out, Crane and Rigging, etc.). Act as an advisor to the company management team and customer agencies to ensure safety requirements are identified, communicated to employees, and fulfilled. Manage the assigned project’s safety program budget, planning, acquiring, controlling, and distributing all safety equipment, supplies, and training aids. Develop and review the site safety plan for the project. Contribute to project start-up meetings. Review of the three-week look ahead for the project. Ensure a crisis management plan is implemented for projects and facilities. Ensure clinics/medical facilities are set up, and the project team knows their location. Ensure procedures are followed for LOTO and first-time energization at the project site. Review Step by Step and MOPS (Method of Procedures). Develop and participate in RCAs (root cause analysis) to prevent reoccurring events at projects. Identify needs and compose training documents, pre-task plans, permits, training certifications, sign-in sheets, and toolbox meetings to the appropriate database or filing system. Responsible for injury case management; coordination with insurance representatives and vendors as assigned by senior safety leadership. The duties and responsibilities describe this position's general nature and scope of work. This is a partial listing, and other responsibilities will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: Ability to recognize hazardous situations & recommend corrective measures is essential Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local regulations Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Proficient in using electronic devices (i.e., phone, tablet, computer) for safety audit software and emails. Strong organizational, record-keeping, and follow-up skills Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others WHAT YOU BRING TO US: Preferred bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Occupational Safety & Health, or a related field Professional Safety Certification (i.e., Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Construction Health & Safety Tech (CHST)) preferred. 6 years of applicable safety construction experience preferred Can be a combination of training, education, and relevant work experience TRAVEL: Up to 100% WORKING CONDITIONS: General work environment – sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted in both indoor office settings and outdoor construction job site settings. Environmental conditions will vary Noise level varies based on location Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions. YOU Matter – Our Benefits ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership 401k Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance Disability Income Protection Insurance Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate’s pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education. Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business…and your career. MPS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business…and your career. The safety of MPS’s employees, clients, partners, and community members is a value that has been a part of our history for more than 100 years. At the heart of what we do is our core value: We Care. This Core Value is built upon integrity and the creation of an environment where our people are empowered to work safely, be their best selves, and respect each other. MPS is committed to our unwavering focus to Care, Share, Listen, Innovate, and Excel. In the light of the uncertainties presented by Covid-19, we have modified our recruitment efforts. Please continue to review our website for updates and career opportunities as we look to hire industry-leading talent in a range of disciplines including Project Management, Estimating, Engineering, Safety, and more. Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to make the best decisions for all our employees, families, and communities. It is not just about our success but recognizing that we do not succeed unless we do our part to support our families, communities. Founded in 2011, MPS delivers extensive engineering, product development and deployment experience. We continually seek to lead our industry by inspiring current and future generations to build full-system solutions matched to our customers’ most exacting requirements. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of MPS Holdings, Inc., one of the largest privately-owned electrical contractors in the United States.