Project Safety Manager - Data Center Construction (Traveling)

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.

The Weitz Company is seeking a traveling Project Safety Manager to work on Data Center projects located in:

- Des Moines, IA

- Goodyear, AZ

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). 

What You'll Do:

• Keeps project site informed of safety regulatory changes and implementation of updates
• Facilitates safety knowledge and expertise to project team through training and mentoring
• Champions positive safety culture within assigned project site including completing projects without safety incidents and eliminating/controlling safety risk and claim exposure
• Facilitates safety inspections to evaluate levels of compliance; supports inspections by third party representatives and OSHA inspectors if Safety Manager is unavailable
• Assembles and maintains site safety documentation (i.e. hot work permits, GFCI inspections, confined space permits, excavation permits)
• Participates in the creation of the Project Safety plan
• Performs project industrial hygiene assessments (i.e. noise monitoring, air monitoring)
• Verifies and assists in assembling of incident investigation facts for evaluation and ‘How It Happened’ reports
• Proactively identifies safety improvement initiatives or trainings based on observations and industry knowledge
• Ensures injury claims are reported to the claim coordinator; actively assists Safety Manager with managing all claims including the Return to Work program
• Tracks and trends Project Safety performance (i.e. inspection results, injury rates, safety violations) and recommends corrective/preventive measures for the project team.
• Participates in safety preconstruction meetings and pre-task safety planning.
• Supports administration of Company ‘Serious Safety Violation Policy’, ‘Vehicle Safe Driver Policy’, ‘Drug and Alcohol Policy’ and others
• Adheres to all company policies, standards, procedures, and core values.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.  Must have the ability to communicate effectively with monolingual Spanish speakers. 
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in this role.

• Education: An industry related bachelor’s degree is preferred; High School diploma 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.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience of formal safety management experience in the construction industry is required.
• 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 Project 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.

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 is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with 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.

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