Project Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

Overview

The Weitz Company is hiring a Project Safety Manager to be located on our data center projects in Des Moines, IA with the Mission Critical division. The Project Safety Manager will provide site safety leadership and oversight for their assigned project and serve as the expert resource to the project team for consistent implementation of company safety standards and programs. This role includes project-wide safety training, preconstruction safety planning support, and jobsite safety auditing and incident investigation. If you are an experienced construction safety professional wanting to join a company that prioritizes safety across the organization, this could be a great opportunity for you.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What Youll Do

• Participate in the creation of the project safety plan
• Track and trend project safety performance (site safety inspection results, injury rates, safety violations, etc.) and recommend corrective / preventative measures for project team implementation
• Verify project team adherence to company safety management processes
• Assist project teams with enforcement of safety programs, which may involve drafting letters, issuing safety violations, and meeting with managers
• Facilitate project safety committees
• Actively participate in safety preconstruction meetings and pre-task safety planning
• Conduct or facilitate project-wide safety training
• Support project teams with applicable regulatory safety compliance
• Facilitate project safety inspections and verify adequacy of project team corrective actions
• Ensure any employee has the authority to stop work they feel is unsafe until the issue(s) can be resolved
• Verification of project team incident investigations and How It Happened reports for completeness and accuracy
• Assemble and maintain site safety documentation (hot work permits, GFCI inspections, confined space permits, excavation permits, etc.)
• Perform project industrial hygiene assessments (noise monitoring, air monitoring, etc.)
• Coordinate and communicate site safety activities regularly with the Project Manager
• Actively participate in project safety regulatory compliance audits (OSHA inspections, etc.)
• Encourage innovative thinking by the project team to increase the safety awareness of the project

What Were Looking For

3+ years of construction safety experience

Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills

Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

What We Offer

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

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