Safety Manager Ga

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Safety Manager Job Description: The HITT Safety Manager is responsible for the safety performance and safety development of their assigned business units and direct reports.  This individual is a safety resource at the project, business unit and corporate levels.  This individual regularly assesses the safety needs of their assigned business units or projects and utilizes their assigned resources to meet those needs.  This individual also participates in developing HITT's corporate safety program and safety culture.

Responsibilities Manage direct report work loads based on project volume, project need and additional department responsibilities and make staffing recommendations accordingly
Conduct regular check ins and yearly performance evaluations for all direct reports
Assess training and learning needs for direct reports
Train and support Safety Department members as needed
Review career path goals with team members, providing feedback on career development
Participate in the retention and recruiting of HITT Safety Department team members
Manage outside consultant project needs and performance
Able to determine and fulfill the safety needs of multiple projects and/or business units.
Able to evaluate the inspection performance of other department members and project team members.
Conduct on site safety inspections utilizing Predictive Solutions System independently
Evaluate hazard and incident data to identify trends and create focus on specific project and corporate safety needs.
Set safety inspection criteria and expectations and measure/evaluate performance
Mentor Operations/Site Operations in safety inspection process
Evaluate project compliance with federal, state, local, corporate and client safety regulations and procedures.
Identify and address safety needs and challenges associated with future project work.
Evaluate and address safety performance of subcontractors working on HITT projects
Review project safety inspections with Site Operations
Regularly analyze and interpret inspection and incident data to identify business unit safety trends and make recommendations to address them
Distribute project safety inspections to key Project Team members and subcontractors
Distribute open issue summary and evaluation for projects and business units
Research/evaluate OSHA current and future regulations to address project needs
Lead OSHA or third party safety inspections independently
Lead crisis or accident/incident response and investigation independently
Able to develop, select and deliver safety toolbox meetings and/or project safety orientations effectively
Able to evaluate and coach others on toolbox and orientation delivery
Enforce safety requirements with HITT and subcontractor workforce and supervision
Evaluate project safety policies for effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
Deliver "Just In Time" on site safety training
Review and develop common and complex task Job Hazard Analysis independently
Assist with safety planning as part of preconstruction process
Lead select subcontractor safety preconstruction meetings
Identify and address special needs for Site Specific Safety Plans
Participates in project safety and subcontractor meetings as needed
Development project safety orientations that address special client or condition requirements
Elevates safety concerns appropriately as needed
Audits usage of project safety signage and provides recommendations
Provides audit and review of project documentation requirements and can enact improvements as needed.
Problem Solve: Able to research to obtain information to resolve safety related issues independently
Identifies or selects special safety/protective equipment for projects independently
Collaborates with project team to execute project wide safety stand downs
Able to identify and arrange for specific safety training to meet project or business unit needs
Is a technical resource to all members of the safety department and site operations
Evaluate inspection process performance and identify improvement opportunities
Develop and/or lead in execution of department corporate level goals
Develop business unit safety goals
Can conduct and develop in-house safety training
Identifies corporate safety/protective equipment needs
Research and trial of new safety related products
Responsible for monthly safety summary of assigned business units
Acts as prime point of contact for processes, such as Predictive Solutions or Toolbox Talks, within the safety department
Participate in HITT Corporate initiatives and/or committees outside of safety
Create and maintain positive working relationships with HITT Project Teams and subcontractors
Respond to safety concerns from client, tenants or impacted members of the public
Assist/collaborate with other portions of the corporate Risk Management Team as needed
Participate in safety and/or construction professional organization meetings
Qualifications Bachelors degree in safety or related field preferred
CHST, CSP or equivalent professional safety designation
First Aid/CPR certification
OSHA 30 Hour for construction. OSHA 500 preferred
Degree and five years of experience or eight or more years of construction safety experience. Other professional experience/skills may act as a substitute.
Shows comprehensive understanding of high hazard technical areas (cranes, fall protection, scaffold, excavation, electrical)
Good written and verbal communications skills
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple business unit needs, tasks, projects and demands
Able to handle confidential information
Adapts to flexible and changing schedules
Strong analytical and research skills to define and solve problems
Works well independently
Willingness to respond to emergency or crisis conditions
Able to work under various environmental or site conditions
Able to navigate stairs, ladders and uneven floors or ground conditions
Sets an example for safe work practices on and off of work sites
HITT Contracting, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. HITT Contracting, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace.