Project Safety Manager

The Weitz Company is hiring a Project Safety Manager to be located in Des Moines, IA for our Iowa Commercial Business Unit.

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).

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in the creation of the project safety plan.
• Track and trend project safety performance (site safety inspection results, injury rates, safety violations, etc.) and recommend corrective/preventative measures for project team implementation.
• Verify project team adherence to company safety management processes (Subcontractor Management Strategy, Serious Safety Violation Policy, etc.).
• Assist project teams with enforcement of safety programs, which may involve drafting letters, issuing safety violations, and meeting with managers.
• Facilitate project safety committees.
• Actively participate in safety preconstruction meetings and pre-task safety planning.
• Conduct or facilitate project-wide safety training.
• Support project teams with applicable regulatory safety compliance.
• Facilitate project safety inspections and verify adequacy of project team corrective actions.
• Ensure any employee has the authority to stop work they feel is unsafe until the issue(s) can be resolved.
• Verification of project team incident investigations and How It Happened reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Assemble and maintain site safety documentation (hot work permits, GFCI inspections, confined space permits, excavation permits, etc.) as defined in the Project Safety Workbook and Safety Manual.
• Perform project industrial hygiene assessments (noise monitoring, air monitoring, etc).
• Coordinate and communicate site safety activities regularly with the Project Manager.
• Actively participate in project safety regulatory compliance audits (OSHA inspections, etc).
• Encourage innovative thinking by the project team to increase the safety awareness of the project.
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  
  
  
  • A minimum of three years of safety experience in the construction industry
  • Industrial project experience is strongly preferred.
  
  
  
  
• Skills:
  
  
  
  • Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
    
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
    
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Public speaking to a variety of audience levels
  • Problem solving
  
  
  
  
• Technology:
  
  
  
  • Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific 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.

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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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