Project Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

Overview

The Weitz Company is hiring a Project Safety Manager to be located on our data center projects in Des Moines, IA with the Mission Critical division. The Project Safety Manager will provide site safety leadership and oversight for their assigned project, serve as the expert resource for consistent implementation of company safety standards and programs, provide project-wide safety training, support preconstruction safety planning, and perform jobsite safety auditing and incident investigations.

Weitz has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company with a commitment to safety, diversity, and an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creation of the project safety plan
• Track and trend project safety performance (site safety inspection results, injury rates, safety violations, etc.) and recommend corrective / preventative measures for the project team
• Verify project team adherence to company safety management processes
• Assist project teams with enforcement of safety programs, including drafting letters, issuing safety violations, and meeting with managers
• Facilitate project safety committees
• Actively participate in safety preconstruction meetings and pre-task safety planning
• Conduct or facilitate project-wide safety training
• Support project teams with applicable regulatory safety compliance
• Facilitate project safety inspections and verify adequacy of project team corrective actions
• Ensure any employee has the authority to stop work if they feel unsafe until the issue is resolved
• Verify project team incident investigations and How It Happened reports for completeness and accuracy
• Assemble and maintain site safety documentation (hot work permits, GFCI inspections, confined space permits, excavation permits, etc.)
• Perform project industrial hygiene assessments (noise monitoring, air monitoring, etc.)
• Coordinate and communicate site safety activities with the Project Manager
• Participate in project safety regulatory compliance audits (OSHA inspections, etc.)
• Encourage innovative thinking to increase safety awareness on the project

What Were Looking For

3+ years of construction safety experience

Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

What We Offer

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. The Company is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required where applicable.

Additional

Note : This description does not include every duty or responsibility that may be required. This position may require travel to project sites as needed.

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