Project Safety Manager

The Weitz Company is hiring a Project Safety Manager to join team in West Palm Beach, FL! The Project Safety Manager will provide site safety leadership and oversight for their assigned project. The Project Safety Manager is the expert resource to the project team for consistent implementation of company safety standards and programs, provides project-wide safety training, supports preconstruction safety planning, and performs jobsite safety auditing and incident investigating.

If you are an experienced construction safety professional wanting to join a company who prioritizes safety across the organization, this could be a great opportunity for you!

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do:

Participate in the creation of the project safety plan Track and trend project safety performance (site safety inspection results, injury rates, safety violations, etc.) and recommend corrective/preventative measures for project team implementation

Verify project team adherence to company safety management processes

Assist project teams with enforcement of safety programs, which may involve drafting letters, issuing safety violations, and meeting with managers

Facilitate project safety committees

Actively participate in safety preconstruction meetings and pre-task safety planning

Conduct or facilitate project-wide safety training

Support project teams with applicable regulatory safety compliance

Facilitate project safety inspections and verify adequacy of project team corrective actions

Ensure any employee has the authority to stop work they feel is unsafe until the issue(s) can be resolved

Verification of project team incident investigations and “How It Happened” reports for completeness and accuracy

Assemble and maintain site safety documentation (hot work permits, GFCI inspections, confined space permits, excavation permits, etc.)Perform project industrial hygiene assessments (noise monitoring, air monitoring, etc)
Coordinate and communicate site safety activities regularly with the Project Manager Actively participate in project safety regulatory compliance audits (OSHA inspections, etc)
Encourage innovative thinking by the project team to increase the safety awareness of the project

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

5+ years of construction safety experience requiredOSHA 30 certification preferred

Skills:

Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills

Ability to build positive relationships across the organization and provide conflict resolution and coaching to the team Comfortable speaking in front of a variety of audiences of various sizes

Ability to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner

Detail-oriented and highly organized

High level of initiative

Excellent verbal and written communication

Technology:

Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay Rewarding Bonus Program Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings

Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs Employer-Paid Life Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Fully Paid Parental Leave Voluntary Products Including:
Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards Visa sponsorship is…