Safety Manager- USACE
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Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Safety Manager to lead and implement the Safety and Health Program on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) construction project. The Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations, as well as USACE EM 385-1-1 standards. The ideal candidate will serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and ensure daily safety oversight and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1.
- Implement and enforce the project-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
- Conduct daily site safety inspections and maintain the Daily Safety Report (DSR).
- Lead weekly Safety Toolbox Talks and pre-task planning meetings.
- Coordinate with USACE Quality Assurance Representatives and project staff to ensure safety compliance.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety standards and review their AHAs.
- Maintain all site safety documentation as required by USACE and OSHA.
- Provide safety training to employees, including new hire orientation and task-specific instruction.
- Participate in progress meetings and interface directly with the USACE on all safety matters.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience on similar size and scope projects.
- 1 year (at minimum) of safety experience on USACE projects.
- Must have completed the USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM-C) course (preferred or required, depending on project).
- Must have completed the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety training.
- EM 385-1-1 training within the last 5 years (40-hour preferred).
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification (current).
- Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926/1910), and federal safety regulations.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to enforce site safety policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CHST, CSP, or other safety certification(s).
- Experience with RMS/QCS and other USACE-specific software tools.
- Military construction (MILCON) or secure facility experience.
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors on a federal construction site.
Working Conditions:
- 100% on-site field presence.
- May require extended hours and weekend work.
- Physical ability to perform site inspections in varying weather conditions.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
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- Develop, promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety and environmental health program by performing site visits, observation of work, reviews, inspections, site operations, and methods and procedures.
- Write safety and accident prevention plans.
- Conduct safety briefings, training sessions, and inspections
- Research and document safety regulation with regulatory bodies and translate findings into practical policies and procedures.
- Maintain Safety Manual with current and relevant updates by maintaining any changes to regulations, materials, and equipment.
- Work in an advisor role to lead the company’s safety and environmental culture.
- Work with Field Teams (Training Manager, project managers, and the construction team) to identify, reduce, and mitigate Safety and Environmental risks that could cause harm to oneself or endanger the well-being others and equipment
- Cooperate with employees, supervisors, managers, and external entities to ensure proper policies and procedures are carried out according to the Company, regulatory and customer’s Security, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
- Identify, document, and report Safety and Environmental violations to the appropriate personnel, supervisors and managers as required to include completing and filing incident reports for damage to equipment, personnel, and close calls/near misses. Track and manage over the long-term to ensure Safety and Security is continuously improving.
- Conducts end of day security checks.
- Perform job-related documentation and reporting requirements in accordance with company policy, per contract and ITL Builder Design and S&K Design Build corporate policies including the development of inputs and support of customer deliverables as they are defined
- Develop, promote, execute and adhere to the company’s training program
- Conduct, monitor, and track all company training as required for tracking and documenting Safety training and standards
- Support company as Subject Matter Expert for meetings, classes, and inspections
- Participate as a vital team member and contribute towards the success of projects and the organization’s safety status
- Build a Safety Culture by promoting a team approach and maintaining dialogue with all employees, contractors and the customer to exchange information and gather ideas for continuous improvement and best practices
- Collaborate with other company personnel, contractors, regulators, monitors, and the customer to meet organizational and project deadlines, metrics, and mission objectives
- High school diploma / GED - required
- Military/ Law Enforcement advanced leadership training - preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Safety Manager related field or
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Tower/Construction field or
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a Security Manager position and
- Minimum 3 years performing as a site supervisor on Government Construction Projects required
- Current Driver’s license
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- AHA CPR, 1ST Aid, AED certification
- OSHA 10 & 30 General Industry Safety & Health certification
- OSHA 40 Hazwopper certification
- COMTRAIN Authorized & Competent Climber/Rescuer certification
- COMTRAIN Rigging certification
- EM385-1-1 Certification
- Quality Control Manager Certification, or the ability to obtain outstanding certifications within six months
- Must be able to write safety and accident prevention plans
- Demonstrated knowledge of civil, road, and vertical construction and the concepts for adapting safety and environmental health measures to all work environments
- Ability to review and understand potential safety and environmental health threats to the workforce and implement training and course material to promote understanding and to reduce the threat and promote understanding and a safety culture
- Ability to quickly identify and mitigate risks and manage safety situations using problem-solving and communications skills