Safety Manager

Sheakley is hiring a construction safety manager for our client in Needham, MA. Our client is one of the nation's leading construction contracting firms.

Compensation Package :

$50 / HR for a local safety manager

$48 / HR and $150 / Day perdiem if over 50miles from Needham, MA

$150 / Month project completion bonus

Weekly pay

Project Hours / Schedule : 60hrs, Mon-Sat 6am to 5pm.

Staffing Type : 1099

Project Duration : 2-4 Months

Scope of Work : Safety oversight of a beverage distribution center undergoing significant renovations. There is also asbestos / lead abatement.

This site requires 12k+ steps a day. There are vertical ladders to access the roof. Must be able to safely access the room multiple times per day.

The primary roof access ladder is located in a "Men's Locker Room". Please make sure the candidate is comfortable with this.

Also, the walking paths through the site are shared with various lifts and other equipment. A potential candidate must be able to hear potential hazards and walk safely in a moderately congested environment.

Project approx. Start : ASAP

Contractor Certification Requirements : Minimum : BCSP cert with 5+ years of Experience, client would like someone that has experience working with a construction manager or general contractor.

This position would manage safety for subs on site.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

3rd Party Safety Professional Expectations :

• Audit site conditions first thing in the morning to determine if conditions changes need to be reflected in daily work plans.
• Receive, review, approve Daily JSAs.
• Stop work that starts without JSA approval.
• Personally observe CPs reviewing the content of the JSA with their crews.
• Ask CPs about SDS changes during pre-work conversation and update the SDS binder as needed.
• Provide Orientation to all new workers
• Maintain existing Orientation Spreadsheet
• Manage Hot Work processes.
• Continuously monitor site activities (walking the site 85+% of the day)
• Review JSAs with CPs during the day to ensure their plan matches the reality.
• Stop Work if / when unsafe behaviors are observed.
• Communicate to DG site leadership daily via email to report their observations. This is in addition to regular conversations.
• Complete Daily Safety Inspection report
• Review contractors' operator certifications, fit test documentation, etc.
• Conduct / Lead weekly safety meetings (Toolbox Talks)
• Participate in Foremen meetings to address observed safety issues.
• Collect / manage contractors inspection records.
• Collect / manage contractors CP and employee training records.
• Respond to injuries and lead initial site management related to an injury.

Review High-Risk Activities with subcontractors in advance of the work to ensure planning is sufficient

Qualifications / Education / Experience :

Three to five years of related experience in construction health and safety training and consultation experience is required.

Requirements

• See the above Contractor Certification Requirements
• Solid knowledge of EHS and industry regulatory standards in construction, with the ability to communicate such standards to others.
• 3-5 years of construction safety and health experience.
• Excellent public speaking abilities.
• Energetic, ambitious, assertive, and an excellent communicator.
• OSHA outreach training experience preferred.
• Able to meet deadlines and work independently without direct supervision and in a team environment.
• OSHA and regulatory safety training experience.

Skills, Specialized Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Outgoing personality, self-motivated
• Excellent customer service, telephone, electronic, and written communication skills. Analyze and recommend improvements for safe work practices, policies, and training programs.
• Technical experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products like Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Use of standard office equipment.
• Organization, attention to detail, flexibility, and a strong ability to multitask are essential for interfacing with multiple client situations on any given workday.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment without direct supervision. Must embrace a team-based, initiative-driven environment.
• Effectively work with others to build consensus and rapport.
• Work conditions are typically warehouse, clinical, manufacturing facilities, construction projects, and field conditions.

It may require working after hours, occasional weekends to respond to emergency or non-emergency situations

This job description is intended to be optional, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management if required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY : We seek and employ the best-qualified personnel and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees, including upgrading, promoting, and training.

We also administer these activities in a manner that will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.