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HITT Contracting

Safety Manager

HITT Contracting, Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22042


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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.