Construction Safety Manager

Position Type: Salary

Range: Up to $90K Depending on Experience

Virginia Paving Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & VisionInsurance
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off (vacation & sick)
• (8) Paid Observed Holidays
• 401(k) Plan w/employer match
• Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
• Company Stock Purchasing Opportunity w/Bonus Shares
• Company paid Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Company Child/Grandchild Scholarship Opportunities

The Safety Manager will conduct safety training, site inspections, documentation audits, accident/incident investigations, and statistical input and analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Conduct field inspections for health, safety and OSHA compliance on asphalt paving, milling, pipe laying, installation of underground services, site work, field crews. Also, asphalt plant safety & health, MSHA & OSHA compliance inspections.
* Coordinating and conducting training for fall protection, confined space, lock-out tagout, first aid CPR, new hire orientation etc.
* Planning and speaking at monthly safety meetings and weekly foreman safety meetings.
* Strong ability to develop working relationships and effectively communicate with various levels of management and field personnel is required, along with coaching, enforcing and improving safety performance.
* Assists in the implementation and oversight of the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures.
* Promotes a strong safety culture.
* Organizes and conducts safety training and safety meetings.
* Performs project safety inspections and audits, and effectively communicates identified hazards, safety goals and expectations with craft and management employees and project management.
* Assist with monitoring the project for compliance with safety requirements.
* Has an understanding of regulatory record keeping requirements and safety administrative procedures.
* Assists with Workers Comp, General Liability, and Auto Claim Management.
* Other duties as assigned.

General.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• This position is not an entry-level job in the Construction Safety Field.
• An undergraduate degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related equivalent is required.
  
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a Safety Manager or comparable role.
  
• Knowledge of construction safety/current Federal and OSHA requirements is required.
  
• Working field knowledge including: Heavy Highway and Bridge Construction, Crane Operations, Asphalt Plant and Lay down Activities, along with various other grade and utility construction preferred.
  
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and computer database functions.
  
• Effective writing and communication skills required.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
  
• Certification as a Safety Professional is a plus.
  
• Demonstrated performance as a safety professional (professional memberships and/or certifications), ability to converse in basic Spanish, and applicable field experience outside the safety profession will be highly considered.

Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Safety Supervisor to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.
  
• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
  
• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
  
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
• Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Safety Supervisor encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed indoors (office setting) and outdoors (construction and asphalt sites).
  
• Must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide ranging weather conditions and terrain.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.