Senior Project Safety Manager - MI

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so their employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Safety Manager for a 3-4 year pharmaceutical manufacturing plant build in Muskegon, MI followed by long term / permanent work supporting other projects in the Midwest. This is a direct hire role within the North Americas largest privately owned General Construction firm. Relocation or Per Diem is available.

Responsibilities

• Support all safety efforts on the project and promote the  safety culture
• Ensure contractor activities are preplanned for safety through scope review, preconstruction meetings, JHA review, STAs, etc.
• Ensure contractors meet company safety submittal requirements
• Maintain all safety related documentation
• Ensure contractor compliance with company safety plan & expectations
• Make recommendations concerning situations hazardous to employee safety or health
• Utilize SafetyNet to Audit and monitor project team implementation of the Safety Plan
• Perform at least 15 SafetyNet inspections/month with at least 100 observations each inspection.
• Coach project teams in effective hazard identification and correction of issues using SafetyNet
• Provide and analyze SafetyNet trending reports with project team and develop action plans
• Provide safety training to project teams on company, client and OSHA requirements
• Investigate all accidents/near misses and complete all paperwork required
• Serve as project liaison and manage project correspondence with Insurance carriers
• Responsible for development and supervision of project safety managers
• Ensure project teams have safety equipment and resources

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• BCSP credential
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Certified as an OSHA 500 Trainer
• Must have pharmaceutical/ life sciences experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction safety and health principles, techniques, methods, regulations, and interpretations
• Practical knowledge of OSHA laws, regulations and policies
• Capable of identifying current and future potential exposures and recommending corrective action
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Developed management, leadership and interpersonal skills