Safety Manager

Make a difference with your change – lead with ingenuity!

Lochner leads in providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right of way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients across the United States. Our civil and structural engineers, planners, environmental specialists, inspectors, and support professionals are devoted to providing valuable professional services that enhance people’s lives through sustainable infrastructure.

• Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.

• Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.

• Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.

• Social Responsibility: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.

• Professional Growth: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so Lochner becomes a long-term home for top talent.

Our goals and strategies promote a diverse and inclusive workforce that feels empowered to make a difference in the world. Our vision is to create healthy and sustainable communities both within and outside of our organization where current and future generations can thrive.

As a CEI Safety Manager, your primary focus will be to create a culture of safety excellence, that prevents workplace incidents, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance across Lochner and Affiliates Construction Engineering and Inspection performance unit. You will function as an expert resource to project teams for consistent implementation of company safety standards and programs, providing project-wide safety planning, training, preconstruction safety planning, and perform jobsite safety auditing and incident investigation. You will work in collaboration and partner with Project Management and front-line supervision to plan and implement project safety plans and provide assurance functions to establish a culture of zero safety incident.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs, policies, and procedures across all manufacturing locations.

• Conduct proactive site safety audits to identify and track leading indicators, develop corrective actions, and implement follow up assessments for continual safety performance improvement.

• Prepare and distribute professional and timely safety communications or reports to all site employees, trade partners and customers.

• Plan and lead safety meetings or workplace injury and illness prevention trainings and maintain all attendance and training records.

• Collaborate with Regional management teams to promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with safety policies and plans.

• Investigate and report on workplace incidents, near misses, and accidents to strive for continuous improvement and prevent future incidents.

• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels.

• Monitor and analyze safety metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and external partners to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging safety trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related is preferred

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification preferred.

• 5 years of experience in safety management in Construction Management, Construction Engineering Inspection or Civil Infrastructure projects.

• Ability to conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments to develop safe work plans that eliminate or mitigate hazards.

• Possess a valid driver's license and successfully complete a pre-hire background check and drug screen

• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including but not limited to, internal and external communication with peers, leadership, and outside customers.

• Ability to confidently delivery safety orientations, site specific training, and other safety related training to various size groups of employees.

• Strong organizational, record-keeping and follow-up skills

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary

• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements while remaining compliant with all applicable safety requirements.

• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player

• Ability to positively motivate others and establish a positive and professional rapport with all employees, other site personnel and customers

• General knowledge of Workers Compensation, Claims Management and Return to Work practices

• Experience with multi-sites highly preferred

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.

• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Willingness to travel to different manufacturing locations as needed (50-75%).

Aligning with our performance-driven nature, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

Lochner provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo a background check. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the background check.

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