Construction Safety Program Manager

Position Purpose

Under general oversight of the Associate Director, EHS, this position will manage and oversee construction safety strategies and practices and ensure that Dartmouth construction sites adhere to established safety and health regulations. The role involves developing and implementing safety programs, conducting safety audits, educating employees on safety protocols, working collaboratively with other construction and safety professionals, and promoting a culture of safety where expectations of safe work practices are clear and consistently followed.

• Communicate with project managers, Facilities Operations & Management, contractors, and construction workers to inform them of applicable safety regulations and potential hazards.
• Collaborate with project managers and contractors to identify potential dangers on project sites, including toxic materials, hazardous energy, and structural threats, and find ways to reduce or eliminate these hazards.
• Coordinate with project managers and contractors to ensure safety measures are properly implemented and maintained.
• Communicate Dartmouth’s requirements for hot work operations, lockout/tagout operations, permit‑required confined spaces, fall protection, and other relevant programs to contractors and sub‑contractors.
• Verify contractor and sub‑contractor Safety Plans.
• Review contractor and sub‑contractor Crane Pick Plans.
• Participate in kick‑off meetings with contractors and communicate safety-related expectations.
• Conduct daily environmental and safety audits, draft reports, and conduct follow‑ups. Maintain documentation and evaluate construction sites to assess whether equipment, production, and material processes pose a safety or health hazard to Dartmouth employees, students, and the public.
• Conduct construction accident and incident investigations to determine root cause(s) and coordinate corrective actions with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies and assist with inspections and compliance requirements, ensuring all required regulatory safety reports are completed and submitted to relevant government agencies.
• Mentor staff and educate others on best practices, communications, and problem‑solving approaches.

• Identify safety implications during the design review process and communicate recommendations to Project Managers to facilitate safer construction or design.
• Provide guidance regarding soil and groundwater management.
• Provide guidance on hazardous materials and other necessary pre‑construction assessments.
• Before inclusion in a bid package, review contract documents, including drawings and safety specifications.
• Create, evaluate, and implement health and safety programs and strategies.

• Provide OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 construction and general industry training to Dartmouth employees.
• Provide other OSHA training as required.

• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participate in division‑wide CEB initiatives and training, including the promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability, and Respect).
• Foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.
• Demonstrate professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field related to a safety discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in construction safety.
• Extensive experience with both underground and above‑ground construction methods to proactively identify and address potential safety issues during construction.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations, loss control, and insurance.
• Registration as a Certified Safety Professional or similar, or the ability to obtain within two years.
• Ability to…