Safety Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Build and create strong subcontractor relationships with subcontractors and upper safety management and strive to establish new relationships  
• Mentoring project personnel regarding safety goals, concerns, and resolutions at other WEO projects 
• Inform appropriate WEO parties of potential subcontractors and projects that are discovered through discussions with other associates 
• Encourage project managers, project engineers, and superintendents to use Safety Mojo to assist them in becoming more efficient 
• Facilitate safety training in areas of construction safety and other subjects as dictated by field and administrative needs to create an acceptable level of safety on WEO job sites 
• Advance the safety knowledge of WEO personnel and subcontractor 
• Communicate with owner safety concerns and exposure presented by their subcontractors on WEO job sites 
• Communicate with owner and subs safety concerns and exposure presented by their subcontractors on WEO job sites 
• Consult with subcontractors and manufacturers regarding specific equipment, i.e. roof anchors, fall protection gear, crane safety devices, etc. 
• Assist in pooling resources with OSHA and other governmental agencies regarding incident investigations regulatory concerns and seek advice concerning WEO’s proposed safety practices  
• Assist in training new field superintendents, project engineers, and project managers regarding the safety procedures presently utilized at WEO 
• Encourage subcontractors and other general contractors to upgrade their safety processes by WEO involvement in training programs and association
• Enforce the WEO safety programs for consistency among all projects  
• Support Project team members within the designated time frame by contributing to pre-planning and start-up meetings and answering calls for assistance  
• When requested, attend and advise on contract pre-award meeting and suggest contract terms to discuss EMR over 125% and / or frequent OSHA visits (3 visits per year or repeat citations) to assist in preventing incidents and reducing OSHA visits   
• Address concerns with project management and superintendent to solicit their assistance in defining resolution prior to the subcontractor’s start of job 
• Assist project and executive management in safety responsibilities and needs with current and new legal safety regulations and cooperation of subcontractors 
• When requested, attend and advise on project pre-construction checklist to determine 
• superintendents’, PMs, and PEs safety concerns and plans of action to provide a safe working environment 
• Attend subcontractor pre-installation meetings to review project and government safety requirements to define WEO safety expectations 
• Assist superintendents in determining safety procedures for uncommon conditions and review requested Site Safety Analysis procedures 
• Assist in developing site- specific safety programs as required by client and Cal OSHA
• Define the subcontractor document requirements and verify they are properly being collected and stored properly. 
• Review JHAs and DTHA for site-specific work steps, hazards, and controls as dictated by contract or subcontractor’s unsafe procedures/actions 
• Conduct project safety inspections with reports based on designated time frames 
• Understand the basics of Owner’s contract including AIA Forms and General Conditions 
• Assist in improving the safety forms and other safety documentation collected from subcontractors 
• Remain abreast of changes in the safety and hazardous materials field to maintain a living safety program 
• Research and evaluate safety resources through the latest technology 
• Investigate incidents to determine causes up to and including root cause, corrective actions and distributed as necessary to prevent recurrence 
• Document incident investigations through photos, videos, witness statements and other such methods for protection of the Company 
• Share information to prevent recurrence with management and Safety Committee 
• Analyze accidents and incidents to determine trends in order to develop necessary 
• Understanding construction terminology, trades, project types and construction phases and steps 
• Basic understanding of WEO standard subcontractor insurance requirements 
• Understands the basics of Owner’s contract including AIA Forms and General Conditions 
• Understands basics of WEO standard Master Subcontract Agreement “MSA” and its standard exhibits.

• Champion “Safety Starts with You” culture
• Promote and recognize safe behavior
• Implementation of company programs
• Coordinate with project / safety teams to anticipate upcoming work-activities and ensure compliance with OSHA and W.E. O’Neil IIPP
• Discuss solutions to field problems or conflicts, and help develop practical solutions
• Mentoring project team members and executive management in addressing safety violations 
• Make conscious effort to attend subcontractor industry events to help broaden our subcontractor relationships and to market WEO 
• Educate through subcontractors, schools and trade organizations safety trends, new work procedures and goals to further the safety of the community as well as WEO 
• Schedule and attend safety training to improve safety knowledge as identified by Safety Director 
• Assist in training of Safety Tech through formal means and in-field inspections 
• Recommend classes and input to field personnel and other WEO safety personnel 
• Assist Safety Mojo Administrators to maintain Safety Mojo project information 
• Attend safety committees such as WEO Safety Committee, Safety Mojo Committee, etc. meetings to help Safety Director by taking notes and offering input 
• Train and assist application support services to train WEO administrators 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Effective written and verbal language communication skills
• Work Efficiently – Allocate one’s own time efficiently; handle multiple demands and competing priorities; efficiently process paperwork
• Show initiative, strive for increased responsibility and demonstrate desire to learn
• Show emotional maturity, punctuality and dependability
• Motivate and contribute to the teamwork / morale of the project team
• Show the desire and willingness to progress to the Safety Manager role and responsibilities Interpersonal Attributes
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all project stakeholders (Owner, jurisdictional agencies, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, and subcontractors)
• Foster Teamwork – Participate and foster collaboration among team members and among teams
• Motivate Others – Encourage and empower others to achieve; build relationships; create enthusiasm, a feeling of investment, and a desire to excel
• Drive for Results – Drive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency and drive issues to closure; persist despite obstacles and opposition
• Show Work Commitment - Set high standards of performance; pursue aggressive goals and work hard to achieve them
• Show alignment with and promote WEO Corporate Values

• Four-year degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, or related field or minimum 3-7 years of relevant project field experience in construction safety with an expectation to earn a degree that supports the growth of the department and position.
• Experience on Large scale projects up to a $100m is preferred. 
• Understand and effectively use company software programs, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Effective oral and written communication skills
• Well-developed time management and organization skills
• Ability to work non-routine hours as needed
• Ability to analyze options and problem solve creatively, while aligning with W.E. O’Neil’s business applications and philosophy
• Ability to analyze statistical information and create charts
• CHST preferred but not required 
• Completion of OSHA / Cal OSHA 30 
• Current CPR and First Aid certification 
• Hold a current CDL certification  
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage  
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of relationship building. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills  
• Well-developed time management and organization skills  
  
  

Benefits

• 100% ESOP
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO/Sick
• 100% Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Match
• Student Debt Program