10+ years of leadership experience in the construction industry.
Technical working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
Advanced experience in employee safety training.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in MS-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
Champion Zero Injury Culture across all projects.
Understand project schedules for effective risk planning.
Develop and manage relationships with project teams and leadership.
Create action plans to enhance regional safety performance.
Maintain a consistent presence on projects for timely issue resolution.
Ensure effective communication and timely delivery of internal tasks.
Collaborate with Project Management on comprehensive job site safety planning.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive work environment fostering safety and collaboration.
Participation in a Zero Injury Culture initiative.
Full Job Description
Description
We are currently seeking an experienced, self-starter, goal oriented, candidate to fill the role of Sr. Safety Manager in our Charlotte, NC region. This position is part of the Messer Environmental, Health and Safety Department, and supports the Messer projects and personnel with safety inspections, project planning, employee training, and other safety and health services. This individual must possess a high level of organization and time management skills. He or she must be able to effectively communicate with various audiences as well as people at different levels within the organization. This individual reports directly to the EHS Executive and Regional Leaders.
What You Will Do:
Champion Zero Injury Culture
Understand project schedule for risk planning
Develop & Manage relationships at all levels including projects/craft, regional leadership, safety peers and corporate
Develop Action Plans for Regional Safety Performance
Consistent presence on projects - Timely response to projects questions or issues
Ensure consistent communications and timely delivery on internal projects & tasks.
Work with Project Management teams on job site safety planning, including but not limited to the following:
Pre-construction safety meetings; contractor safety orientations; weekly site safety inspections and accident/incident investigations.
Development and implementation of a variety of safety programs and training.
Provide safety knowledge to ensure consistency in safety policies and procedures throughout all regions/projects to the region and other safety professionals.
Review Contractor PreQualifications and Site Specific Safety Plans to ensure conformance with Messer and regulatory requirements
Assist Messer personnel in the development, revision and implementation of new or updated policies, procedures or task specific work instructions.
Ensure emergency response systems, policies and procedures are in place to manage emergency situations.
Provide data analysis & reports, regulatory interpretations & guidance on all safety and health policies and programs of critical importance to overall corporate objectives, operations, and profitability.
What You Will Bring:
Bachelor's degree required; preferred EHS concentration. Other areas of study considered.
10+ years of leadership experience in the construction industry.
Technical working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.
Advanced experience in employee safety training.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Abilities:
Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities
Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 25lbs., seeing and reading
All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.
About Christman Company
The Christman Company is a construction firm that provides construction management, general contracting, design-build, and integrated project delivery services. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. The company has completed projects in various sectors including healthcare, education, government, and commercial. The company has received several awards for its work including the National Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Award, the American Institute of Architects Michigan Honor Award, and the Michigan Historic Preservation Network Building Award.
