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Safety Manager

CORE Safety Group is a nationwide safety management and loss control consulting firm. We are currently looking to add a Safety Manager to our team in the Mid-Atlantic region (anywhere from Washington DC up to Newark, NJ).

The Safety Manager is primarily responsible for an assigned regional area and may oversee corporate safety programs. This position provides management, coordination, and technical expertise in all areas of safety, health, and environmental compliance. This position assists in the development and administration of safety policies and procedures, initiatives, and training programs to ensure that safety policies and practices are followed consistently. The Safety Manager will assist in establishing reliable methods for improving safety performance and creating a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform a gap analysis of the client’s safety program to correctly identify exactly what the client’s needs are
• Work with clients in developing processes and procedures that effectively accomplish the goal of zero accidents
• Routinely inspect projects to identify and abate potential hazards on both construction and general industry projects
• Develop and conduct training programs for existing and new policies and procedures
• Investigate all accidents and near misses to determine the root causes and make appropriate changes in policies and procedures to prevent reoccurrence of similar hazards
• Write project specific safety plans and job hazard analysis as required by the client
• Oversee, monitor, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of accident reports and investigations
• Act as an advocate for the client by maintaining a value of good corporate ethics and promoting safety, at every opportunity, as a core value of the organization

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in safety management, construction management, or related area OR Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) designation
• Minimum of 5 years construction safety experience
• OSHA 500
• Knowledge of the OSHA Construction Standards CFR 1926, General Industry Standards CFR 1910 and other best management practices
• Knowledge of typical construction processes
• Strong background in use of technology and software applications
• Computer skills using SharePoint and MS Office, including Excel
• Technical writing capabilities of developing policies and procedures for clients
• Bilingual preferred (ability to accurately and proficiently understand, read, write and speak English and Spanish)
• Up to 25% travel required
• Local to the Mid-Atlantic region or willing to permanently relocate to the area

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that 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.

While performing the duties of this position, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. They must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

CORE Safety Group offers competitive pay and benefits, work/life balance, and a fun team environment.

AA/EOE. E-Verify employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live in the mid-Atlantic region? If not, are you willing to permanently relocate to the area?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• safety: 5 years (Preferred)
• new construction: 5 years (Preferred)
• safety training: 5 years (Preferred)
• program development: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CHST or OHST (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person