Safety Programs Manager
Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Baltimore • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Oversee the firm’s safety programs, program development and safety training for both office and field personnel.
- Develop, update and maintain firmwide safety programs and procedures to be compliant with OSHA, State and USG Safety Regulations as well as providing training for OSHA 10-hour, 30-hour and HAZWOPER.
- Update and maintain WRA’s Safety Program and Policies in the Employee Handbook and on WRA’s intranet web site including safety bulletins and events, safety certifications and training opportunities.
- Manage client safety programs for construction projects including oversight of dedicated construction site safety auditors, development of quarterly safety audit reports and review of contractor health and safety plans.
- Conduct random site safety audits for construction projects and field operations e.g., building projects, water-wastewater facilities, bridge inspections, maintenance of traffic and confined space entries.
- Provide safety training and issuance of safety equipment to all assigned field personnel based on job-specific risks or hazards- OSHA 500 certification required for training.
- Prepare Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA) for Federal clients associated with WRA facility site visits and investigations during Project Planning and Design Phases.
- Review contractors’ safety plans for compliance with the construction contract submittal requirements and attend pre-construction meetings.
Requirements
- Minimum of ten (10) years full-time safety inspection for construction site safety audits including the development of site safety audit reports and the preparation of Accident Prevention Plans (APPs).
- Minimum High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate.
- Associates Degree in Occupational Safety preferred.
- Must be familiar with preparing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) for WRA site or field visits by both A/E and CMI personnel, when required by the client or agency, in accordance with their Safety Program and OSHA Requirements.
- Must have an OSHA 30-Hour Certification, OSHA 500 preferred.
- American Red Cross First Aid Safety Certification required.
- Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) are desirable as well as experience with using construction safety software applications for preparing and documenting reports including site location mapping utilizing ArcGIS applications.
- Must be familiar with preparing Accident Prevention Plans (APPs) for WRA site or field visits by both A/E and CMI personnel, when required by the client or agency, in accordance with their Safety Program and OSHA Requirements.
- Must have a valid driver’s license; good driving record and personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must have experience and knowledge in construction site safety requirements.
- Must be experienced with accessing confined spaces and able to climb ladders and scaffolding to access remote high-level work areas as well as traversing rough terrain for long distances to inspect construction work sites.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
safety inspectionsite safety auditsAccident Prevention Plans (APPs)Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA)safety program developmentsafety trainingconstruction safety requirementsconfined space entrysite location mappingsafety report preparation
Soft Skills
independent workcommunicationorganizational skillsleadershipattention to detail
Certifications
OSHA 30-Hour CertificationOSHA 500 CertificationAmerican Red Cross First Aid Safety Certification