Regional Safety Manager

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group • Full-time • Nanuet, NY, US • 15h ago

Job Summary:

The Regional Safety Manager will work with project teams, the Corporate Safety Manager , and Directors of Construction. As the Regional Safety Manager, you will direct, monitor, and assist with a wide range of analytical, technical, process, procedural, and administrative functions related to safety and regulatory compliance. The Regional Safety Manager is responsible for providing subject-matter expertise while leading and supervising staffing to manage site safety on multiple active construction projects and client sites in all professional sectors and Design Group Practices. Our Regional Safety Manager will interface with our fortune 500 clients, who are industry leaders, to provide safe project execution. This position requires travel to various regional construction projects and site support.

Responsibilities:

Visit active jobsites and conduct site safety audits on a periodic basis
Work with project team during pre-construction to ensure safety is planned
Investigate, Develop and Author reports based on observations from audits, walk throughs and after Observed Opportunities, incidents, or accidents
Prepare hazards analysis plans in conjunction with execution team prior to start of each project.
Prepare site specific safety plans in conjunction with the execution team
Develop, Monitor, Lead and Track safety trainings including but not limited to: toolbox talks, JSA and safety stand downs to create an effective regional safety program
Develop and Manage a program to make readily available all safety data sheets and notify affected parties of updates
Provide regular updates and reports to Construction leaders and the Safety Manager as assigned
Train site mangers on technical and administrative protocols for reporting including but not limited to PFAS, scaffolding, LOTO, near misses, accidents, injuries, and incidents on their project
Develop a master safety presentation for each site to be included as part of project proposals, updates, and presentations
Prepare a regional site safety loss prevention plan based on a national template
Effective interfacing with senior management and Client EHS Managers when required and contribute to the interface with other Design Group offices regarding safety issues
Review subcontractor safety plans
Monitor, inventory, use, maintenance, and availability of personal protective equipment for regional construction professionals
Review Design Group design details for compliance with safety standards during all phases of construction
Maintain and catalog jobsite Observed Opportunities, accident, and incident reports for management review.
Serve as site safety representative for specific projects when required
Act as liaison between Design Group and client when evaluating safety protocols

Requirements:

Completion of OSHA 30-hour training.
Ideal applicant will have a minimum of 7 years of experience performing onsite inspections or a role where safety inspection was a responsibility
2 years of experience in a safety related leadership role
Highly desired is prior experience in a project safety role involving food, beverage, consumer products, pharmaceutical or related industries. Construction experience is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Project.

Relocation:

We are looking for candidates local to their region. Travel required for work will be paid by Design Group.

Travel:

Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to facility construction, equipment installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc.

Education:

This position requires sufficient training (formal and/or informal) and/or experience to provide manager-level leadership and guidance.

Certifications:

Completion of OSHA 30-hour (Construction) training is required.
BCSP Certification (CSP, ASP, CHST, GSP, OHST) or other certification such as CSD (Certified Safety Director) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) is preferred.