Safety Manager

Company Description

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McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc., located in the Greater Chicago Area, is an industry elite concrete subcontractor specializing in all applications of vertical, cast-in-place concrete structures, parking garages, high-rises, mid-rises, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, foundations, and more.

The team at McHugh Concrete is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and delivering unmatched quality in the construction industry.

The company is committed to continuous meaningful improvement and innovation for clients, allowing them to be part of the most complex, notable, and record-setting concrete structures in the nation.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Safety Manager at McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. The Safety Manager will assist in the overall supervision and administration of project safety and establish accident prevention programs to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

The Safety Manager will be responsible for emphasizing and supporting proactive safety, coaching, and recognizing workers on safe work methods, along with reporting all incidents in an effective and timely manner following established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to project staff in executing corporate safety and health standards and procedures in compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements.
• Assist in the development and advancement of a safety culture on each project.
• Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions through interface with project management / supervisory personnel.
• Assist in supervision and administration of safety / first aid and rescue activities.
• Responsible for management of and adherence to safety operations.
• Develop and conduct staff and craft safety orientation training programs.
• Conduct daily documented jobsite safety inspections, work area surveillance inspections, air sampling tests for confined space entry, property damage, and personal injury investigations.
• Document all accidents, safety violations, and unsafe conditions / activities.
• Identify project trends and execute proactive safety initiatives to eliminate incidents.
• Issue confined space entry and "hot work" permits as required.
• Accompany safety, health, and insurance inspections on walkthrough tours as required.
• Keep current on new developments regarding safety laws, rules, regulations, and protective safety equipment, materials, and gear.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Preferred four-year occupational safety / health degree.
• Experience in construction / industrial safety.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards, including OSHA, MSHA, and other state and federal agency guidelines.
• Extensive knowledge of Construction Safety Standards.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a high production environment (50+ hours / week, including weekends may be expected).
• Proficiency in Accident Investigation and Industrial Safety.
• Respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs / policies as they relate to the safety of our work.
• Required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs or ladders.
• OSHA 30-hour preferred.
• First Aid, CPR, AED preferred.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Please note that this position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis protected by law or company policy.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce including minorities, women, veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities.

EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability

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