Construction Safety Manager Job Description
Construction safety manager
provides safety procedures to ensure compliance with construction standards and safety regulations and promotes safe operating practices and provides effective responses to emergencies.
Construction Safety Manager Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Develop and enforce policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting construction safety of multiple construction projects
Function as site Safety Professional for assigned construction project
Performs standardized construction, quality and safety site assessments
Provide construction oversight of the approved design that ensures accurate documentation, timely communication and resolution of Quality issues with the Design-Build Contractor using an established suite of QA procedures
Provide administrative assistance in issuing Issues Requiring Resolution (IRR), Corrective Action Requests (CARs), and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to address quality issues from construction/subcontractors and track progress of IRRs, CARs, and SCARs
Establish and implement Inspection and Test Plan (I&TP) as a part of Control of Construction Process to produce objective evidence that systems, components or services, including those provided by Consultants, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Independent Test Laboratories meet the requirements of the Contract Documents
Key HSEQ resource and support to Business Development and Engineering & Construction unit for assigned projects
Manage construction site HSEQ staff
Perform Construction safety observations as established by the frequency and level for each contractor and subcontractor in accordance with the SSSP/PSP
Clear understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and its application
Construction Safety Manager Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Construction Safety Manager
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: OSHA, CHST, CSP, CMSP, NEBOSH, CCIP, CPR, CSM, ASP, COR
Education for Construction Safety Manager
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the construction safety manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Health, Construction, Engineering, Management, Construction Management, Industrial, Science, Technical, Education, Design
Skills for Construction Safety Manager
Desired skills for construction safety manager include:
Federal and state safety regulations
Necessary regulations
To ensure compliance
ANSI
Company safety and health consultation capabilities and ability to perform as a consultant
Company substance abuse policies and procedures
Construction
Construction Management Techniques
Construction contracting strategies and contract administration
DOT
Desired experience for construction safety manager includes:
Bachelor of Science degree in a pertinent environmental discipline (e.g., geology, environmental/civil/chemical engineering, geochemistry, toxicology, environmental science)
Performs risk assessments as part of inspections and audits
Participates in regular meetings and site inspections of the general contractors with the Project Team(s) documenting results in weekly inspections or daily observations in appropriate system
Pays particular attention to high risk portions of projects such as demolition, crane use, trenching, working at heights, facility infrastructure/utility phases
Attend and participate in all project meetings that have a safety component
Minimum OSHA 510 and 511
Construction Safety Manager Examples
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Construction Safety Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a construction safety manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for construction safety manager
- Lead the project culture & behaviour program to ensure the right behaviours and climate develops
- Prepares, determines ratings and writes up site assessment reports
- Performs research, engages manufacturer’s technical reps and acknowledged experts
- Performs a debrief presentation to the field staff in a classroom environment
- Performs follow up calls and conference call with divisional/Regional/National leadership to finalize site assessment reports
- Follows up division visits with clear and concise communications summarizing research findings
- Conducts training sessions with the divisional field teams
- Maintain COR certification within Ontario and Alberta
- Review and maintain OBE Safety Program within the Canada and the United States
- Prepare cost summary and budget records
Qualifications for construction safety manager
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, ergonomics, engineering or a related field required
- Bachelor’s degree in safety, ergonomics, engineering or a related field required or in the process of being completed
- Bending, stooping, reaching, lifting and balancing
- Takes place
- Dusty, poor lighting, poor ventilation, temperature variations, fog and rain
- Experience with Lean/Six Sigma Strategies and Program Development
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Construction Safety Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a construction safety manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for construction safety manager
- Acts as a Project Safety Manager
- Among initial responsibilities, this Manager may lead a project team
- Review of cost estimates and invoices
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and permit conditions
- Provide weekly and sometimes daily contractual advice to the project manager and/or client in cases of conflict, regardless of potential dollar and/or schedule impact and respond to emergency infrastructure issues
- Support development and M&A activities
- Act as a buyer for the Safety & Environment department and work with procurement on procurement of equipment
- Develops the Pre Project “Site Safety Plan” to include Emergency Response Plan and Job Hazard Analysis for specified work activities
- Provides additional specific safety training to include
- Performs daily site safety inspections evaluating safe worker behaviors, unsafe conditions, required equipment inspections, and other compliance related requirements
Qualifications for construction safety manager
- Experience in using AutoCAD and SharePoint Development
- The ability to work within ambiguous situations strong time management skills
- Equivalent experience/training
- Knowledge of governmental ES&H standards, rules, and regulations and proficiency in
- Investigation is highly desired
- Significant expertise in applying judgment and strategic thinking towards risk situations and demonstrated knowledge of EH&S related legislation
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Construction Safety Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of construction safety manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for construction safety manager
- Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data related to near-miss, incidents, and injuries and illnesses
- Participates in fact finding Root Cause Analysis for injury/incident investigations and obtains accident and injury reports from jobsites
- Records and manages all site safety documentation and provide detailed weekly written reports
- Conducts Site Safety Meetings for Craft Workers and Operations Management
- Communicates and interacts with Customers (internal/external), Suppliers, and Regulators to support the Project
- Promote high voltage electrical safety during site inspection and the implementation of medium and high risk scope activities
- Receive safety-related questions and provide reliable feedback and instruction
- Communicate safety trends and recommend safety corrective actions
- Prepare safety observation and improvement reports to Management and/or client following an incident or high-potential consequence near-miss
- Support compliance with applicable programs (PPE, rubber gloving, and hot stick procedures)
Qualifications for construction safety manager
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science or public health or related field preferred, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field
- Certified Safety Profession (preferred)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (preferred)
- Certified Health and Safety Technician (preferred)
- Standard Hours Monday-Friday
- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Sciences
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Construction Safety Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a construction safety manager. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for construction safety manager
- Act as a subject matter expert to project and construction managers on conventional safety practices
- Input to the tender risk management and generation process
- To implement best practice & innovation
- To take advantage of opportunities to develop oneself & others
- To recognise best practice throughout the business
- Keep project schedule up to date with current/pending projects
- Monitor competencies of all staff and provide advice on any shortfalls
- Participate in the promotion of safety programmes and schemes that may be developed on a local and business unit level
- Conduct monthly inspections on all sites and submit a report
- Visit sites on requests for advice, training, support or to complete specific assessments fire assessment / RAMS
Qualifications for construction safety manager
- Must have at least 8 years of proven field construction experience
- Availability and willingness to travel often and with short notice
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or relevant field
- Must have a working knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental regulations (RCRA, CERCLA, CWA, CAA, ) as they apply to current or potential projects and individual areas of expertise
- Technical skills should be commensurate with background and areas of expertise
- Must demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and oral), business development interest, and the ability to handle the demands of multiple priorities
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Construction Safety Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a construction safety manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for construction safety manager
- Follow up closed down actions of report
- Provide monthly statistics
- Attend project meetings as requested
- Attend project handover / debrief meetings
- Conduct accident/near miss investigations and update statistics
- Keep training matrix up to date with new starters/leavers
- Organise training and ensure certificates do not expire
- Arrange CSCS tests and order cards
- Assist with any PQQ's
- New starters office induction and workstation assessments
Qualifications for construction safety manager
- Self-motivated, team-oriented professional
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and database applications (SAP a plus)
- Experience with, safety management systems/quality systems, or work with a process based environment a plus
- 8 years of HSE experience required in Heavy Civil or Industrial Construction required with Bachelor’s Degree in HSE or related field preferred
- Professional designation at a minimum Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) required
- Must pass site required background check, physical, and drug screen required