Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION SAFETY (HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Overview
Provides day-to-day safety management oversight of Metro construction contractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, contractor-provided safety submittals, and all applicable regulations. Position is responsible for providing safety oversight regarding the owners contractual, and regulatory safety compliance with contractors and staff on large transportation infrastructure projects. Must interact professionally and effectively with owner, contractor, third-party, consultant, and regulatory representatives.
Recruitment Timelines Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 24th and December 1st. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and performs activities associated with the development and achievement of construction projects goals and objectives
Conducts daily inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations, contract requirements, and plans
Prepares daily activity reports to document findings of observations made at various construction sites
Reviews and approves safety related submittals required in contract documents
Assists contractors in conducting incident/accident investigations
Develops and enforces policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting fire/life safety, and construction safety of multiple construction projects
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all subordinate employees
Represents Metro before regulatory bodies and other third parties
Prepares and presents written and oral reports to management, the Board of Directors, outside agencies, and the public
Serves as a technical resource to project staff in resolving safety issues, areas of concern, and responses to RFIs (Requests for Information)
Represents the department on interdepartmental task forces, committees, and outside agencies such as, Cal/OSHA (California Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Fed/OSHA (Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Complies with Metro's efficient and effective bill paying standard to ensure project and cost center invoices are paid in a timely manner
Provides input for developing budget
Manages assigned staff activities and projects
Directs the work of other staff, consultants and contractors
Conducts applicable training for project and Metro staff
May be required to perform other related job duties
Qualifications Education
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Experience
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in construction safety management; experience in tunnel safety (Cal/OSHA Tunnel Orders) with transit construction projects preferred
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Cal/OSHA Gas Tester Certification and/or Safety Representative Certification preferred
Professional designation as a Construction Safety & Health Technician (CHST) & Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) SQL, Oracle (Unifier) and Dropbox
Experience overseeing safety management on transportation infrastructure projects
Experience managing tunnel construction projects
Knowledge
Equipment and construction techniques related to the design, installation, and construction of various transportation facilities
Theories, principles, and practices of heavy rail construction, engineering, tunnels, construction insurance, safety, and risk management
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing rail construction and engineering for a public transportation agency
California and federal health and safety regulations
Metro procurement policies and procedures
Principles of accident investigation
Applicable office software applications
Skills
Interacting professionally and effectively with a broad range of internal and external contacts
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Applying incident investigation techniques and strategies
Convincing construction workers to correct unsafe behaviors/conditions
Analyzing safety data and trends and making recommendations to improve conditions
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Supervising, training, and motivating assigned staff
Abilities
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Recognize and analyze unsafe acts/conditions and recommend solutions
Apply regulatory and contractual requirements to practical applications
Represent Metro before vendors, contractors, partners, and public officials
Plan financial and staffing needs
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Travel to offsite locations
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Working Conditions
High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment
High noise environment
Work with regular exposure to odors or fumes
Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
Physical Effort Required
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Standing
Walking (distance 5' to 100')
Communicating through speech in the English language required
Communicating through speech in a non-English language required
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Recruitment Timelines Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 24th and December 1st. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and performs activities associated with the development and achievement of construction projects goals and objectives
Conducts daily inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations, contract requirements, and plans
Prepares daily activity reports to document findings of observations made at various construction sites
Reviews and approves safety related submittals required in contract documents
Assists contractors in conducting incident/accident investigations
Develops and enforces policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting fire/life safety, and construction safety of multiple construction projects
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all subordinate employees
Represents Metro before regulatory bodies and other third parties
Prepares and presents written and oral reports to management, the Board of Directors, outside agencies, and the public
Serves as a technical resource to project staff in resolving safety issues, areas of concern, and responses to RFIs (Requests for Information)
Represents the department on interdepartmental task forces, committees, and outside agencies such as, Cal/OSHA (California Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and Fed/OSHA (Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Complies with Metro's efficient and effective bill paying standard to ensure project and cost center invoices are paid in a timely manner
Provides input for developing budget
Manages assigned staff activities and projects
Directs the work of other staff, consultants and contractors
Conducts applicable training for project and Metro staff
May be required to perform other related job duties
Qualifications Education
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Experience
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in construction safety management; experience in tunnel safety (Cal/OSHA Tunnel Orders) with transit construction projects preferred
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Cal/OSHA Gas Tester Certification and/or Safety Representative Certification preferred
Professional designation as a Construction Safety & Health Technician (CHST) & Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) SQL, Oracle (Unifier) and Dropbox
Experience overseeing safety management on transportation infrastructure projects
Experience managing tunnel construction projects
Knowledge
Equipment and construction techniques related to the design, installation, and construction of various transportation facilities
Theories, principles, and practices of heavy rail construction, engineering, tunnels, construction insurance, safety, and risk management
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing rail construction and engineering for a public transportation agency
California and federal health and safety regulations
Metro procurement policies and procedures
Principles of accident investigation
Applicable office software applications
Skills
Interacting professionally and effectively with a broad range of internal and external contacts
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Applying incident investigation techniques and strategies
Convincing construction workers to correct unsafe behaviors/conditions
Analyzing safety data and trends and making recommendations to improve conditions
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Supervising, training, and motivating assigned staff
Abilities
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Recognize and analyze unsafe acts/conditions and recommend solutions
Apply regulatory and contractual requirements to practical applications
Represent Metro before vendors, contractors, partners, and public officials
Plan financial and staffing needs
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Travel to offsite locations
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Working Conditions
High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment
High noise environment
Work with regular exposure to odors or fumes
Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
Physical Effort Required
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Standing
Walking (distance 5' to 100')
Communicating through speech in the English language required
Communicating through speech in a non-English language required
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