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Senior Safety Manager
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HITT Contracting Inc.
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Annual salary: $150,000.00–$180,000.00 | Location: Herndon, VA
Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.
Job Description The HITT Senior Safety Manager is responsible for the safety performance and safety development of their assigned business units and direct reports. This individual is seen as a subject matter expert within HITT and plays a pivotal role in developing HITT’s corporate safety program and safety culture. This individual is actively engaged in regular and frequent safety communication and is responsible for the growth and improvement of all department functions.
Responsibilities
Manage direct report workloads based on project volume, project need and additional department responsibilities and make staffing recommendations.
Conduct regular checks and yearly performance evaluations for all direct reports
Assess training and learning needs for direct reports
Train and support Safety Superintendents and/or Safety Managers as needed
Review career path goals with team members, providing feedback on career development
Work with Operations Leadership to assess safety needs and incorporate into department goals and growth.
Participate in the retention and recruiting of HITT Safety Department team members
Manage outside vendors and specialty or project level consultants
Delegates tasks effectively and ensures their completion
Evaluate the effectiveness of safety inspection systems
Able to determine and fulfil the safety needs of multiple projects and/or business units.
Able to evaluate the inspection performance of other department members and project team members.
Evaluate hazard and incident data to identify trends and create focus on business unit and corporate safety needs.
Set safety inspection criteria and expectations and measure/evaluate performance
Educate Operations/Site Operations in safety inspection process
Evaluate corporate compliance with federal, state, local, corporate and client safety regulations and procedures.
Identify and address safety needs and challenges associated with future work.
Evaluate and address safety performance of subcontractors working on HITT projects
Review project safety inspections with Site Operations
Regularly analyze and interpret inspection and incident data to identify business unit safety trends and make recommendations to address them
Distribute open issue summary and evaluation for projects and business units
Research/evaluate OSHA current and future regulations to address project needs
Lead OSHA or third-party safety inspections in person or remotely
Lead crisis or accident/incident response and investigation independently
Able to develop, select and deliver safety toolbox meetings and/or project safety orientations effectively
Able to evaluate and coach others on toolbox and orientation delivery
Coach others to enforce safety requirements with HITT and subcontractor workforce
Evaluate project and corporate safety policies and procedures for effectiveness and identify and drives improvement opportunities
Review and develop common and complex task analysis at all levels
Lead safety planning as part of preconstruction process
Lead and develop select subcontractor safety preconstruction meetings
Identify and address special needs for Site Specific Safety Plans
Communicates incidents and significant safety concerns to leadership and elevates appropriately as needed
Lead or participate in evaluation and selection of safety inspection, incident management, and other department systems.
Problem Solve: Mentor others to research to obtain information to resolve safety related issues independently
Identifies or selects special safety/protective equipment for company
Collaborates to execute company wide communication and safety stand downs
Provide specific safety training to meet project or business unit needs
Is a technical resource to all members of the safety department and site operations
Can develop safety policy and procedure with limited or no oversight
Deliver safety communications, presentations and trainings in large settings such as Friday Flash
Drive the development of the overall culture of safety for the company
Identify and recognize outstanding safety performances
Evaluate inspection process performance and identify improvement opportunities
Develop and/or lead in execution of department corporate level goals
Develop business unit safety goals
Can conduct and develop in-house safety training
Provides support for project pursuit efforts and participates in client interview process
Assists with client and subcontractor prequalification management
Identifies corporate safety/protective equipment needs
Research and trial of new safety related products
Responsible for delivery of monthly safety summary of assigned business units
Acts as prime point of contact for processes, such as Predictive Solutions or Toolbox Talks, within the safety department
Participate in HITT Corporate initiatives and/or committees outside of safety
Provide contract review for safety concerns
Create and maintain positive working relationships with HITT Project Teams and subcontractors
Maintains positive relationships with regulatory, subcontractor, and other peer safety professionals
Respond to safety concerns from client, tenants or impacted members of the public
Assist/collaborate with other portions of the corporate Risk Management Team as needed
Active role in safety and/or construction professional organization meetings
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field preferred
CHST, CSP or equivalent professional safety designation
First Aid/CPR certification
OSHA 30 Hour for construction. OSHA 500 preferred
Degree and eight years of experience or twelve or more years of construction safety experience. Other professional experience/skills may act as a substitute.
Shows comprehensive understanding of high hazard technical areas (cranes, fall protection, scaffold, excavation, electrical)
Strong technical writing and verbal communications skills
Effective public speaker
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple business unit needs, tasks, projects and demands across diverse geographic areas
Able to handle confidential information
Adapts to flexible and changing schedules
Strong analytical and research skills to define and solve problems
Works well independently
Willingness to lead emergency or crisis conditions
Able to work under various environmental or site conditions
Able to navigate stairs, ladders and uneven floors or ground conditions
Sets an example for safe work practices at all times
EEO Statement HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Construction
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Senior Safety Manager
role at
HITT Contracting Inc.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HITT Contracting Inc. by 2x
Annual salary: $150,000.00–$180,000.00 | Location: Herndon, VA
Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.
Job Description The HITT Senior Safety Manager is responsible for the safety performance and safety development of their assigned business units and direct reports. This individual is seen as a subject matter expert within HITT and plays a pivotal role in developing HITT’s corporate safety program and safety culture. This individual is actively engaged in regular and frequent safety communication and is responsible for the growth and improvement of all department functions.
Responsibilities
Manage direct report workloads based on project volume, project need and additional department responsibilities and make staffing recommendations.
Conduct regular checks and yearly performance evaluations for all direct reports
Assess training and learning needs for direct reports
Train and support Safety Superintendents and/or Safety Managers as needed
Review career path goals with team members, providing feedback on career development
Work with Operations Leadership to assess safety needs and incorporate into department goals and growth.
Participate in the retention and recruiting of HITT Safety Department team members
Manage outside vendors and specialty or project level consultants
Delegates tasks effectively and ensures their completion
Evaluate the effectiveness of safety inspection systems
Able to determine and fulfil the safety needs of multiple projects and/or business units.
Able to evaluate the inspection performance of other department members and project team members.
Evaluate hazard and incident data to identify trends and create focus on business unit and corporate safety needs.
Set safety inspection criteria and expectations and measure/evaluate performance
Educate Operations/Site Operations in safety inspection process
Evaluate corporate compliance with federal, state, local, corporate and client safety regulations and procedures.
Identify and address safety needs and challenges associated with future work.
Evaluate and address safety performance of subcontractors working on HITT projects
Review project safety inspections with Site Operations
Regularly analyze and interpret inspection and incident data to identify business unit safety trends and make recommendations to address them
Distribute open issue summary and evaluation for projects and business units
Research/evaluate OSHA current and future regulations to address project needs
Lead OSHA or third-party safety inspections in person or remotely
Lead crisis or accident/incident response and investigation independently
Able to develop, select and deliver safety toolbox meetings and/or project safety orientations effectively
Able to evaluate and coach others on toolbox and orientation delivery
Coach others to enforce safety requirements with HITT and subcontractor workforce
Evaluate project and corporate safety policies and procedures for effectiveness and identify and drives improvement opportunities
Review and develop common and complex task analysis at all levels
Lead safety planning as part of preconstruction process
Lead and develop select subcontractor safety preconstruction meetings
Identify and address special needs for Site Specific Safety Plans
Communicates incidents and significant safety concerns to leadership and elevates appropriately as needed
Lead or participate in evaluation and selection of safety inspection, incident management, and other department systems.
Problem Solve: Mentor others to research to obtain information to resolve safety related issues independently
Identifies or selects special safety/protective equipment for company
Collaborates to execute company wide communication and safety stand downs
Provide specific safety training to meet project or business unit needs
Is a technical resource to all members of the safety department and site operations
Can develop safety policy and procedure with limited or no oversight
Deliver safety communications, presentations and trainings in large settings such as Friday Flash
Drive the development of the overall culture of safety for the company
Identify and recognize outstanding safety performances
Evaluate inspection process performance and identify improvement opportunities
Develop and/or lead in execution of department corporate level goals
Develop business unit safety goals
Can conduct and develop in-house safety training
Provides support for project pursuit efforts and participates in client interview process
Assists with client and subcontractor prequalification management
Identifies corporate safety/protective equipment needs
Research and trial of new safety related products
Responsible for delivery of monthly safety summary of assigned business units
Acts as prime point of contact for processes, such as Predictive Solutions or Toolbox Talks, within the safety department
Participate in HITT Corporate initiatives and/or committees outside of safety
Provide contract review for safety concerns
Create and maintain positive working relationships with HITT Project Teams and subcontractors
Maintains positive relationships with regulatory, subcontractor, and other peer safety professionals
Respond to safety concerns from client, tenants or impacted members of the public
Assist/collaborate with other portions of the corporate Risk Management Team as needed
Active role in safety and/or construction professional organization meetings
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field preferred
CHST, CSP or equivalent professional safety designation
First Aid/CPR certification
OSHA 30 Hour for construction. OSHA 500 preferred
Degree and eight years of experience or twelve or more years of construction safety experience. Other professional experience/skills may act as a substitute.
Shows comprehensive understanding of high hazard technical areas (cranes, fall protection, scaffold, excavation, electrical)
Strong technical writing and verbal communications skills
Effective public speaker
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple business unit needs, tasks, projects and demands across diverse geographic areas
Able to handle confidential information
Adapts to flexible and changing schedules
Strong analytical and research skills to define and solve problems
Works well independently
Willingness to lead emergency or crisis conditions
Able to work under various environmental or site conditions
Able to navigate stairs, ladders and uneven floors or ground conditions
Sets an example for safe work practices at all times
EEO Statement HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Construction
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