Construction Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Overview:

The Construction Safety Manager will implement and enforce safety policies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment and reduce the risk of injury.

Key Responsibilities:

• Confirm workers compliance with project substance abuse requirements
• Conduct on-site new project orientation
• Conduct or attend pre-planning sessions for high hazard work such as excavations, demolition, fall protection, confined space entry, false-work, crane hoisting, high-risk utilities.
• Conduct weekly job site safety meetings.
• Review work schedules including pre-planning, to ensure adequacy of job hazard analyzes, work processes, addressing any safety or health concerns associated with the work product.
• Ensure SDS’s and hazard communication programs are available understood and onsite for informing workers of material hazards.
• Conduct daily safety inspections of the job site for hazards and compliance with safety requirements of the project, Cal/OSHA, MSHA or other applicable regulatory specifications.
• Document safety inspections in active construction work areas using site safety inspection/observation checklist.
• Review lane closure traffic control and reports by traffic control technicians and supervisors for any work zone related safety issues.
• Investigate any near misses or reported incidents in a timely manner and take appropriate action to prevent similar incidents in the future.
• Prepare a daily safety status report that includes:

Daily Construction Activities

Safety Related field activities

Safety deficiencies and corrective action

Meetings, conversations, and other related safety issues

Any reported near misses or incidents

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of related safety experience in Heavy Civil Construction
• Knowledge of Caltrans specifications and plans, Cal/OSHA policy and procedures, California Code of Regulations Title 8 safety requirements and MSHA specifications.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Cal/OSHA 30-hour construction training course
• Traffic Control Supervisor Certification.
• Certified Safety Professional, Construction Health and Safety Technician, or Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician designation (Preferred)
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid from Red Cross or equivalent.
• Confined Space Training
• Fall Protection Training
• Trenching and Excavation Training
• Cranes & Rigging Training
• Fire Protection Training
• Respiratory Protection Training
• Silica Exposure Training

Working environment:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee regularly works on construction sites where the employee may be exposed to cranes, heavy mobile equipment, vehicular traffic, high precarious places, confined spaces, inclement weather, excavations, with occasional night and/or weekend work.

Heavy Civil Contractor - In 1949, Security Paving began as a small family-owned street improvement construction company in the San Fernando Valley. Over the past 70 years, we have stayed close to our roots and have five regional offices throughout California and Nevada. Our steady and sustained growth over the years has positioned us as one of the largest regional contractors in the Western United States.

We hire exceptional people with a shared passion to meet the challenges of the construction industry. We value safety, integrity, ingenuity, and a positive work ethic, and our highest priority is our people. Every Security Paving Team Member has the opportunity to contribute to building company and personal success.

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