Project Safety Manager

Contrack Watts Inc. is hiring a Project Safety Manager to be located on a project near Gig Harbor, WA.

The Project Safety Manager supplies site safety leadership and oversight for an assigned project(s). The Project Safety Manager functions as an expert resource to project teams 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. The Project Safety Manager reports to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager and may manage other Project Safety Managers assigned to the project(s).

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 (Subcontractor Management Strategy, Serious Safety Violation Policy, etc.).
• 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.) as defined in the Project Safety Workbook and Safety Manual.
• 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 continuous construction safety experience supervising/managing general construction (managing safety programs or processes or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls,
  • Or, 5 years of continuous general industry safety experience in supervising/managing general industry
• OSHA 30 certification is required
• 8 hours of documented Safety & Health coursework every year
• Federal experience is required
  • Federal Projects: For federal government projects, qualifications may vary in accordance with Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Standards (USACE EM , Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), or other standards and specifications as required.
• Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Time management, judgement, and highly organized
• Coach project teams and identify/resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Technology:
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and have the ability to learn additional software.
• Training will be provided on company standards.

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 not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.