What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager * Must have Construction Experience position at West Coast Construction Group, Inc.?
About Us
West Coast Construction Group is a professional full-service general contractor with locations in Rancho Cucamonga and Fresno, California. We provide construction services within the retail, commercial, banking, and restaurant industries. Our presence throughout the entire state of California gives us the ability to serve our customers with fast and efficient response times while maintaining consistency in the services we provide.
Overview: WCCG is searching for a Safety Manager that will help us minimize the risk of all job-related accidents by implementing Cal/OSHA, federal/state, and/or company regulatory safety policies. Our Safety Manager will create a safe work environment by enforcing safety procedures, administrating updated safety guidelines, and managing work-related hazards and injuries.
Responsibilities:
Safety Policies and Procedures
· Administer the company’s safety programs, including reviewing, modifying, and disseminating safety policies and procedures with management approval.
· Review company and employee safety policies and procedures for compliance.
· Establish procedures for training supervisors, superintendents, trades people and subcontractors.
· Develop and implement objective measurements of safety compliance throughout the organization.
· Review performance of departments and managers within the context of the safety policies.
· Enforce management’s goals for safety, quality standards, and customer service.
· Communicate safety issues with clientele, including client-driven safety initiatives/standards, implement procedures/standards that meet or exceed these initiatives, including directing management personnel in their compliance with the revisions.
· Attend safety-related educational seminars and meetings on behalf of the company and hold internal meetings to share new information.
· Maintain inventories of safety supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
Administrative Responsibilities
· Chair regularly scheduled meetings with senior management and assigned personnel on safety policies and procedures, as well as the monthly safety conference call.
· Direct and supervise safety meetings and maintains group records of these safety meetings.
· Manage the creation and collection of monthly safety handouts from all departments.
· Direct, supervise and review all department-generated safety data, including the timely transmission to corporate administration and Human Resources.
· Direct staff in their responsibilities within the company’s personnel policies and procedures including, but not limited to, its policies and procedures concerning a safe workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
· Order Federal and State Law Posters as needed (annually or as updated).
Safety Planning
· Develop and implement an annual safety plan for each department.
· Maintain key performance indicators (KPI’s) for departments, reporting results to corporate.
· Develop daily schedules based on project liability exposure in the field.
· Participate in department planning to determine safety requirements and needs.
Fleet Management
· Manage and administer the company fleet safety program, including employee driver training, testing, and accident procedures.
· Develop and maintain fleet service forms and maintenance information, based on a compiled fleet service schedule.
· Investigate all fleet-related accidents and collect accident kits from involved employee drivers.
· Follow-up on “How’s My Driving?” calls and related written warnings and/or suspensions.
Work Related Injuries
· Investigate work-related accidents and near-misses and update the company’s incident report.
· Advise management and personnel on company policies and procedures regarding injuries.
· Manage worker’s compensation claims, following up on work restrictions and improvements.
· Work directly with MPN and Workers Comp Insurance Carrier for employee status updates, modified work needs, and return-to-work programs.
Qualifications:
· Must possess strong oral and written communication skills in English (bilingual Spanish preferred but not required).
· Strong customer service skills.
· Must be able to operate a computer with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
· Must have a strong knowledge of Cal/OSHA guidelines/procedure and the commercial construction industry.
· Strong time management skills and organization skills with managing paperwork, customer scheduling, maintaining up to date information, and multitasking multiple projects.
· Must have strong initiative and the ability to work independently when regarding Cal/OSHA or any other regulatory implementation and guidelines.
· Must be pleasant, positive, and calm in high-intensity situations such as deadlines, accidents, and/or emergency protocols.
· Strong ability to cooperate and collaborate with project managers and employees when regarding safety procedures.
· Ability to lift 75 pounds without assistance and ability to perform various actions such as but not limited to standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
· Valid California Driver’s License
Work Environment: This position requires regular travel and tends to be fast paced. This position would require sitting for prolonged periods of time at desk in front of computer.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (evenings & weekends as needed). Hours may vary due to needs of the department or job sites.
Experience:
- OSHA-30 Certification required
- Previous experience in Commercial Construction required
- 5 years of Construction Industry Safety experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, safety management, business, or related field preferred but not required.
- Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, and Outlook) required
Salary: $100,000-$120,000, based upon knowledge and experience.
What We Offer
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Training and Development
Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
An Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or another legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Drug-free workplace.
Based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions for any employer at any time
Employment is contingent upon the new employee providing documents proving eligibility to work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000-$120,000 Salary, based upon knowledge and experience.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Commercial construction: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000