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. This will be accomplished by developing and implementing safety programs, conducting safety audits, educating employees on safety protocols, and working collaboratively with other construction and safety professionals. This position will promote a culture of safety in the workforce by fostering an environment where expectations of safe work practices are clear and are followed diligently.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in technical or scientific field related to a safety discipline, with a minimum of 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.
• Requires 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.
• Must be able to establish and develop effective working relationships with project managers and contractors.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and make sound decisions.
• Ability to function in a position designed to serve independent operating units in a decentralized environment.
• Ability to read construction design drawings.
• Must be able to qualify as a Dartmouth Approved Driver, and remain qualified.

• Completion of the OSHA 500 Trainer course.
• Experience building or leading a company-wide Construction Safety Program.

• Communicate with project managers, Facilities Operations & Management (FO&M), Dartmouth professional schools, contractors and construction workers to inform them of applicable safety regulations and potential hazards identified on the Dartmouth campus.
• Collaborate with project managers and contractors to locate sources of potential dangers on project sites, including toxic materials, hazardous energy, and structural threats to human life. Find ways to reduce or eliminate dangerous threats from the site(s).
• Communicate and coordinate with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders 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 meeting(s) with contractors and communicate safety‑related expectations.
• Conduct daily environmental and safety audits, draft reports, and conduct follow‑ups. Maintain documentation. Evaluate construction sites to ascertain that equipment, production, and material processes do not pose a safety or health hazard to Dartmouth employees, students, and the public.
• Conduct construction accident and incident investigations to determine the root cause(s). Coordinate implementing corrective actions with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies and assist with inspections and compliance requirements. Ensure 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…