Project Safety Manager

Project Safety Manager

Oversees the administration of the company Health and Safety Program (HSP) and contractual safety requirements to prevent and correct unsafe working conditions at the project level.

• Provide company leadership and direction as it relates to all areas of safety and training.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Health and Safety Program (HSP).
• Coordinate and conduct regular work area inspections, assessments, surveys and program evaluations to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations and contract requirements.
• Document safety inspections, prepare and distribute reports, and follow up with the project team for corrective actions that have been implemented and documented.
• Keep the Superintendent abreast of potential areas of risk and identify cost‑effective solutions to mitigate.
• Coordinate with the project team and participate in pre‑construction meetings when requested to analyze risk and support the team in effectively identifying and planning to mitigate risk.
• Conduct comprehensive safety training with field employees corresponding to work tasks (e.g., fall protection, scaffolding, etc.) to promote safety awareness.
• Assist the project team in the investigation of all incidents (WC/GL/Near Miss, etc.) and document them properly; assist in the implementation of corrective actions and participate in the Injury Review Process.
• Coordinate and support the Corporate Claims department for all injuries and incidents at the project.
• Maintain complete and accurate records, carry out assigned tasks and projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels and with external entities (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.).
• Audit the pre‑task safety analysis process for accuracy and depth.

Work is performed mainly in indoor and outdoor settings with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, requiring travel from site to site. Physical demands include sufficient mobility to stand or sit for prolonged periods, occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and lifting light to moderate loads.

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 1‑5 years of experience in the construction industry as a safety manager.
• Proficient in MS Office and Apple Operating Systems.
• Construction Health Safety Technician (CHST) or GSP preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Commitment to the confidentiality of safety issues.
• Equal Opportunity
  
  Employer:
  
  Veteran Status/Disability.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Civil Engineering and Construction

Darwin, NT, Australia