Construction Safety Manager
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with government regulations and OSHA laws. Inspect active project sites to evaluate ongoing work conditions, identify specific hazards such as electrocution risks or toxic substances, and develop strategies to minimize exposure. Liaise with external parties and government inspectors to evaluate construction site processes, while working with project management teams to implement solutions for safety-related issues. Review blueprint designs for evacuation plans and ventilation to ensure site safety, and maintain safety paperwork including OSHA logs and training certifications. Train employees on safe work practices and discipline non-compliant staff. Represent the company in meetings with government bodies and stay updated on legal regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum, five years experience in construction, identifying threats and developing appropriate protection measures
- Decent communications skills – the ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
- Good listening skills – the ability to listen effectively and receive feedback from the employee perspective without passing judgment
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations relating to the specific trade or activity being managed
- Good organizational and record-keeping abilities – the ability to maintain good records of all safety-related activities
- Ability to access heights via ladders or scaffolding as the majority of his/her job would require climbing to access construction above ground level
- Expertise in the specific skilled trade or type of work the company does will assist the construction safety manager in being able to design and implement solutions for the company
- Good team player
- Self-confident
- motivated
- independent
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