Safety Manager; Mission Critical

Safety Manager (Mission Critical)

What we are looking for:

Aldridge is seeking an Safety Manager (Mission Critical) to join our dynamic and energetic team in Richmond, Virginia.

The Safety Professional serves in a dual role; where the initial objective is to operate in a consultative capacity, by providing expert support, guidance, and motivation to operations management and employees at all levels. In addition, along with management, the Safety Professional at AE is expected to be a “hands on” partner in delivering various safety initiatives and programs specifically to develop a safety culture supporting the goal and daily mission of Incident and Injury Free (“Nobody Gets Hurt”) in the course of any work performed by AE.

Your role at Aldridge will be to champion the Incident & Injury Free culture. Lead and coordinate safety initiatives and related programs for a geographic region. Drive communication, planning, implementation, supervision, and measurement in compliance with corporate safety standards and procedures, OSHA and other federal and state regulations.

• Champion the organization’s IIF Culture and focus efforts on improving defenses to control exposure and systematic integration of human performance principles
• Provide management with effective safety coaching, counseling, and advice, ensuring both deliver a safe and efficient work environment for all employees, customers, and the public
• Partner with operations and Talent Management to ensure specific safety training is conducted based on scope of work
• Provide safety expertise, ensuring the most relevant and effective internal and external safety practices are used and implemented in the course of delivering work
• Review each subcontractor’s safety program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the Project Safety Program requirements
• Review and conduct mini-gap analyses on current safety policies, procedures and standards and provide recommendations for change to help drive continuous improvement
• Conduct site visits to monitor and assess the execution of the organization’s safety management system
• Assist in preparation for monthly Craft Voice In Safety (CVIS) meetings and help drive continuous improvement within the corrective actions process
• Conduct incident investigations and verify corrective actions are being implemented and sustained in the field
• Conduct core, division-specific, and subcontractor safety orientations as requested
• Support project teams by participating in the Project Kick Off Meetings and working with them to develop a safe plan of execution
• Assign and communicate expectations for all aspects of the safety program, so that all project employees have clear expectations for safety and performance
• Ensure that toolbox talk topics are carefully selected and applicable to the work
• Verify that all safety documentation is being captured, organized, and filed at the jobsite
• Travel to multiple projects to provide support to management

• Willing to travel as this role operates on an 11/3 rotation schedule.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Occupational Safety and Health discipline (e.g., OS&H Management, Human Factors, Construction)
• A minimum of 2-5 years direct experience in Construction Safety and Occupational Health disciplines
• Must hold a Professional Certificate (e.g., CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, or CUSP)
• Willing and able to travel to multiple job sites
• Ability to identify potential safety hazards and recommend corrective actions
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment and aptitude to “sell” safety programs to field personnel
• Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal, and OSHA requirements
• Excels at time management and prioritization, consistently meeting deadlines
• Excel…