Safety Programs Manager

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At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 1110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team – help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world.

About the role

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA), a top 120 ENR firm, is seeking an experienced safety programs manager to oversee the firm’s safety programs, program development and safety training for both office and field personnel.

• Developing, updating and maintaining firmwide safety programs and procedures to be compliant with OSHA, State and USG Safety Regulations and providing training for OSHA 10-hour, 30-hour and HAZWOPER.
• Updating and maintaining WRA’s Safety Program and Policies in the Employee Handbook and on WRA’s intranet site, including safety bulletins and events, safety certifications and training opportunities.
• Managing client safety programs for construction projects including oversight of dedicated construction site safety auditors, development of quarterly safety audit reports and review of contractor health and safety plans.
• Conducting random site safety audits for construction projects and field operations (e.g., building projects, water-wastewater facilities, bridge inspections, maintenance of traffic and confined space entries).
• Providing safety training and issuance of safety equipment to all assigned field personnel based on job-specific risks or hazards – OSHA 500 certification required for training.
• Preparing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) for Federal clients associated with WRA facility site visits and investigations during Project Planning and Design Phases.
• Reviewing contractors’ safety plans for compliance with the construction contract submittal requirements and attending pre-construction meetings.

• Minimum of five (5) years full-time safety inspection for construction site safety audits including the development of site safety audit reports and the preparation of Accident Prevention Plans (APPs).
• Minimum High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate. Associates Degree in Occupational Safety preferred.
• Must be familiar with preparing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) for WRA site or field visits by both A/E and CMI personnel, when required by the client or agency, in accordance with their Safety Program and OSHA Requirements.
• Must have an OSHA 30-Hour Certification, OSHA 500 preferred.
• American Red Cross First Aid Safety Certification required.
• Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) and experience with construction safety software applications for preparing and documenting reports including site location mapping utilizing ArcGIS.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; good driving record and personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites.
• Must be able to work independently and have experience and knowledge in construction site safety requirements.
• Experience with accessing confined spaces and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding to access remote high-level work areas as well as traversing rough terrain for long distances to inspect construction work sites.

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, with additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tution Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits
• Expected annual compensation range: $ – $ (range is a good faith estimate and may vary based on factors including knowledge, training, skills, location and experience).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****

Position # 2515

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

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The listing contains other related program manager postings and city/location references for context and market information, but the core role is the Safety Programs Manager described above.