Regional Safety Manager

Description:

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT:

The Regional Safety Manager is a key business resource for Regional Leadership and project teams providing assistance in the implementation and execution of the company Safety, Health and Environmental Program. This person will also serve as the primary liaison between the EHS Department and the South Florida Miami Region. The South Florida Region currently consists of over 25 active construction projects and expands from Miami to West Palm Beach and can grow as the company expands throughout Florida, there are currently four senior safety managers supporting the construction site safety teams.

The Regional EH&S leader for the South Florida Miami region will assist with safety, health and environmental preconstruction reviews. This person will be a resource to the project teams in preventing occupational injury/illness related losses by establishing appropriate loss control/reduction activities.  This person will review incident reports and inspections, assist with investigations, provide mentorship to the Sr. Safety and Site Safety Managers, conduct monthly project audits to identify kaizen opportunities and identify trends in the Region.  

 ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs safety, health and environmental reviews of the project(s) and region to include producing reports, conducting meetings, reporting findings to management, and following up to ensure items are corrected
• Conducts weekly site EHS Audits
• Partners with Operations and project trade contractors to ensure the implementation of the company’s comprehensive Safety, Health, and Environmental Program
• Conducts investigations into employee inquiries, suggestions, and complaints
• Provides guidance on regulatory and legislative matters (OSHA, DOT, EPA, ANSI, etc.) to the regional leadership team and project(s)
• Serves as a liaison between the company and regulatory agencies
• Lead the OSHA Voluntary Partnership activities for the region
• Participates in industry safety groups and committees (AGC/ABC)
• Assists with inspections and other activities as needed
• Maintains required safety, environmental and health documents, files, etc.
• Coordinates and conducts training sessions as necessary
• Educates employees about safety issues through topics such as hazard recognition
• Monitors the performance of safety managers in the region to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures
• Performs all other job duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Willingness to travel within the South Florida Miami Region 50 – 75%.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Willingness to serve and support the EHS efforts of the organization
• Verbal and written English communication skills are required
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Initiative and problem-solving skills are required
• Previous leadership experience as a Regional Safety Leader and managing direct reports are required
• Partnering ability across multiple levels of the organization
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction 1926 standards required
• Technical knowledge in Cranes, Critical Lifts, Excavations, and Working from Elevated Heights

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field
• Advanced degree preferred 
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• CHST (Certified Health Safety Technician) or higher required
• Minimum seven - ten years of EH&S leadership experience
• Five – Ten years’ experience in construction.
• Computer proficiency in the use of MS Word, Outlook, and Excel required
• Knowledge of Intelex is highly desired
• Knowledge of Procore is highly desired