Safety Manager (Commercial Construction)

RAM Construction Services has been the oldest and most experienced waterproofing and restoration contractor in the United States since 1918. We employ the largest most experienced skilled labor force in the Midwest. We also pride ourselves on the training and safety of our skilled workforce.

Job Summary:

Knowledge is power, and in the context of workplace safety, it is the power to prevent accidents. We know safety managers don the hat of educators arming employees with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and their colleagues. It is not just about imparting information; it is about fostering a culture of safety where every individual is both a student and a guardian of workplace wellbeing. We are looking for a Safety Manager who will maintain the safety culture we have built.

In this role of Safety Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Regulatory Compliance
• Emergency Response Planning
• Incident Investigation
• Promoting Safety Culture
• Maintaining Records
• Continuous Improvements

You will need to be open to learning, disciplined and systems driven meticulous, and have a genuine interest in helping team members with a positive and pro-active attitude. Strong interest in commercial construction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, identify corrective actions, and implement follow-up assessments.
• Plan and implement preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.
• Plan, implement, and manage comprehensive environmental safety & health programs.
• Provide project management/superintendent teams with guidance on health and safety and confirms project job sites fulfill industry, local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Collaborate with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management.
• Maintain a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, and contract documents.
• Conduct accident prevention training & investigations
• Investigate accidents and incidents to find the cause and take preventive measures for further incidents.
• Handle worker's compensation claims in the event of a workplace
• Suggest solutions, improvements, and prevention steps for safety issues.
• Conduct safety meetings with employees
• Develop, evaluate, and upgrade safety programs (keeping the program current)
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Certified in risk management and health/safety management.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety laws and guidelines
• Extensive attention to detail and distinguishing safety hazards.
• Ability to provide detailed reports and develop safety procedures.
• Good understanding of data analysis and risk management
• Good organizational leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to recognize when safety conditions need improvement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks especially when managing an accident or incident.

Education & Additional Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field. IH certification preferred.
• Professional BSCP certifications – CSP or ASP
• 3 years in Construction (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation.
• Understanding of federal, state, and city safety requirements, including OSHA
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and project managers.
• Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback.

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office & Outlook. Procore and Power BI (preferred)

Work Environment: The setting for this position is an office/ field hybrid.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be regularly met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Seeing, hearing, walking, standing, lifting to 60 lbs., bending, speaking, sitting, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working.

TRAVEL: Travel to and from job sites throughout the state of Michigan. Occasional travel out of state will be required.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: RAM Construction Services 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.

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