Safety Manager - Data Center Construction
The Weitz Company
- Des Moines, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Keep business apprised of safety regulatory changes and facilitate the implementation of these changes in the field.
- Provide general counsel, advice, and recommendations for safety programs and activities, work practices, company rules and procedures, and state workers' compensation law, for the assigned business management team.
- Support site inspections by third-party representatives and OSHA inspectors.
- Facilitate safety inspections and verify adequacy of corrective actions.
- Ensure any employee has the authority to stop work they feel is unsafe until the issue(s) can be resolved.
- Facilitate and coordinate the Safety Committee and work to implement a positive, employee-supported program.
- Assemble and present incident investigation facts for evaluation and action by Safety Accountability Committee.
- Facilitate, through the business management team, communication regarding safety issues and best practices throughout the organization.
- Generate and provide high-quality safety training.
- Verify project team incident investigations and How It Happened reports for completeness and accuracy.
- Perform inspections of all construction projects to evaluate levels of compliance.
- Perform industrial hygiene assessments (noise monitoring, air monitoring, etc).
- Support proposal activities for new work by detailing company capabilities and providing appropriate responses to client's questions.
- Participate in the creation of project safety plans.
- Represent the assigned business in all safety-related hearings (OSHA, etc.).
- Support administration of company Vehicle Safe Driver Policy.
- Support administration of company Drug and Alcohol Policy.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned
- Education: An industry related Bachelor’s Degree is preferred; High School diploma is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience as a dedicated safety professional will be considered. OSHA 500 is preferred; safety professional certification is desirable.
- Desired Experience: A minimum of four (4) years’ experience of formal safety management experience in the construction industry is required. Data center project experience is preferred.
- Skills: Individual must have project management, judgment, time management and organizational skills. Ability to take initiative, resolve conflicts, coach project teams and identify/resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner are also necessary skills for a Safety Manager. Qualified candidates must have a broad based background in the construction phases, effective communication (verbal and written) and the ability to speak in front of large groups.
- Technology: Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have the ability to learn additional software. Training will be provided on company standards.
- 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