The Assistant Safety Manager is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture and overall administration of the PHE safety program for all projects throughout the Central Region (Midwest), which positively influences all team members to actively engage in providing a safe work environment.
**Position requires ability to travel throughout the Central Region for assigned projects, and will be eligible for our National Relocation/Traveler Policy.**
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information
Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company
Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on-site
Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes
Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the company’s disciplinary policy
Conduct/coordinate Project Safety "Toolbox" meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis
Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Division Safety Director for tracking
Qualifications
3+ years experience managing safety efforts of large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission critical, or similar construction projects
Bachelor's degree in related field required
OSHA 500 and CSTA certifications required
Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
Ability to work with all construction groups - management, owners, trades and subcontractors
Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem solving skills
Ability to travel within the region as necessary
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