Safety Manager

MWH Constructorsis seeking an experienced Health & Safety Managerto support critical water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant projects for both municipal and industrial clients. This position will be based out of Ventura, CA.

Essential Functions

• Provide guidance and assistance to Operations in establishing and maintaining safety operations in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and best practices.
• Administer, direct and manage compliance with the project to ensure safety goals are met.
• Provide a strategic vision for creating safe work areas for affected employees and general public.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of potential risks on projects and identifies controls/mitigation measures.
• Perform inspections and audit project sites periodically with an emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors, and corrective measures & implementation - interface with clients, employees and subcontractors ensuring safety programs and specifications are met.
• Supervise, develop and manage other safety professionals to ensure effective administrations of accident prevention efforts.
• Develop and deliver training resources. Leverage 3rd party training resources when necessary. Develop required training matrix associated with hazards and in line with project schedule.
• Development and implementation of work exposure control plans.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of construction safety experience on a construction site; ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures as needed; advanced knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA; advanced knowledge of consensus standards.
• At least one of the following: 4-year occupational safety/health degree, a designation as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a designation as Associate Safety Professional (ASP), a designation as Certified Safety and Health Official, a designation as Construction Health Safety Technician, or a certification/standing in safety and health from a recognized certifying agency or university.
• Thorough understanding of construction methods and federal, state, health and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and provide H&S direction to management and field personnel.
• Prior experience managing direct reports in a construction environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, and other computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• CHST, CSP, and/or CIH preferred.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision.
• 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60 day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program
• Sick & Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is between $120,000 - $160,000/yr., based on experience.

MWH Constructors is a leading project delivery company with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services and a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction services and safety practices, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.