Construction Site Safety Manager

Position Title: Construction Site Safety Manager

Company Name: United Alliance Services Corporation

Location(s): Greater Boston and Cambridge

Date Posted: April 6, 2023

Job-Types: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive base salary, bonus potential, healthcare benefits, 401K; UASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Person: Maria Eattimo, Director of Business Development & Human Resources

Qualifications:

  • BS in Safety and Health or equivalent is preferred with five (5) to seven (7) years of safety experience or a combination of education/multiple years’ experience in building and civil construction, with a working knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
  • Must possess a CHST, ASP, or CSP credential.
  • Capable of identifying known/potential exposures and recommending corrective actions.
  • Must possess strong Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs.
  • MUST have a working knowledge of real-time computer/tablet-based safety reporting programs.
  • Have strong skills in safety report writing.
  • Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing

Position Reports To:

Position reports to the Regional Director. The job is based out of the greater Boston/Cambridge area.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development of the project safety programs.
  • Establish and conduct Jobsite orientation for every new employee for the project and administer and record their participation in the orientation program and issue identification to those employees completing the orientation program.
  • Attend all initial meetings with the Project Staff and Subcontractor representatives to clearly define their role within the confines of the Project Safety Program.
  • Conduct and document pre-planning safety meetings with each subcontractor safety representative and/or supervisors to establish safety procedures prior to the subcontractor’s activity on site.
  • Establish and conduct regular (weekly) safety meetings with subcontractor representatives and issue minutes of meetings and interface with Project Staff and each Subcontractor Safety Representatives relating to safety regulations to ensure proper compliance.
  • Ensure that Subcontractors are conducting the proper training requirements as per the OSHA standards. If necessary, facilitate training for site personnel for compliance with Federal and State standards.
  • Ensure and maintain a log of each subcontractor’s toolbox safety meetings held with their employees.
  • Review each Subcontractors’ Safety Program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the project Safety Program requirements.
  • Ensure that each Subcontractor designates a Safety Representative that is properly trained in the OSHA standards and that person is considered by OSHA standards, competent for the Subcontractor’s scope of work, and has the proper authority to correct safety issues and hazards relating to their safety compliance. Receive the names of their competent person(s) for their specific work in writing and file.
  • Conduct regular (daily) Jobsite and work area inspections. Conduct formal weekly Jobsite inspections and complete the safety checklist noting safety violations and corrective actions.
  • Record, notify and prepare written reports of any violations or unsafe practices to Subcontractors for immediate corrective actions.
  • Stop at once any violation or unsafe practice.
  • Assist Project Superintendent in establishing and implementing proper fire prevention, evacuation, and fire control procedures.
  • Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports.
  • Establish and maintain all required job safety records.
  • Conduct a monthly overview safety meeting.
  • Assist the Claims Coordinator in the management of claims.
  • Attend Project Staff Meetings to brief the staff on safety issues on the project and coming from the company and to keep informed of the progress of the job.


EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)
  • OSHA 30 (Required)


ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Physical Demands and Work Environment: Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work on-site at the work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud. Please do not respond if you do not meet the qualifications


UNITED ALLIANCE SERVICES IS A IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OccuMed Occupational HealthWorks believes in the growth and development of our diverse workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V.
The candidate chosen for this role will be offered a conditional offer of employment that is subject to a satisfactory result of a full and comprehensive background check.


BENFITS:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid sick time
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance


SCHEDULE / DETAILS:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Additional Details:

All application materials are only accepted via email: resumes, cover letters, transcripts, certifications etc., must be attached to the email at the time of submission.