Assistant Safety Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction

POSITION SUMMARY The Assistant Safety Manager is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture and overall administration of the safety program for Water & Wastewater Construction projects, which positively influences all team members to actively engage in providing a safe work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information

Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company

Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on-site Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes

Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the company’s disciplinary policy

Conduct/coordinate Project Safety "Toolbox" meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis

Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Division Safety Director for trackingQUALIFICATIONSMinimum of 3 years' experience managing safety efforts of large healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission critical, or similar construction projects

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred OSHA 500 and BCSP certifications preferred

Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site Ability to work with all construction groups - management, owners, trades and subcontractors

Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills

Ability to travel or relocation within the region as needed

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