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Senior Safety and Health Manager

Washington, DCOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$120,000–$175,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • US Citizenship
  • background investigation
  • independent work
  • detail oriented
  • organized
  • oral communication
  • client interaction
  • team interaction
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Excel

Nice to have

  • USACE
  • Coast Guard
  • NAVFAC
  • cold weather environment

Role summary

HunaTek is seeking a Senior Site Safety and Health Manager to oversee on-site safety operations for government clients, primarily on large, complex construction projects. This role involves developing and executing the Site Safety and Health Plan, ensuring personnel and subcontractors adhere to safety protocols, and acting as the primary point of contact for project safety. The position requires extensive experience in construction safety, project management, quality control, and federal government contracting, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and client communication. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in various construction trades and relevant certifications.

Senior Site Safety and Health Manager HunaTek is seeking a highly motivated Senior Site Safety and Health Manager to join our team. As a Senior Site Safety and Health Manager, you will have the opportunity to be a major contributor to an on-site team providing expertise, leadership, and reporting services to our government clients. Essential Job Functions The Senior Site Safety and Health Manager is the designated on-site primary point of contact for project safety. The Site Safety and Health Manager is responsible for the day-to-day safety operations of the project. He ensures that personnel and subcontractors are conducting project activities in accordance with the established project safety plan.
  • Responsible for overall on-site safety of the project
  • Develops and executes the Site Safety and Health Plan.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all personnel on the job site are aware of and trained as necessary in site safety
  • Track progress of day-to-day safety activities
  • Implements site safety and health plan
  • Confirms work has been completed in accordance with safety plan and records appropriately
  • Works as an integral part of the site management team to ensure the successful completion of the project
  • Establishes and maintains clear channels of communication with site team and onsite client personnel
  • Coordinate site activities with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, assess needs, and provide strategic advice and recommendations
  • Collaborate with clients to resolve issues, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction
  • Conduct interviews to fully staff the contract to meet project requirements.
  • Manage and observe subcontractor staff in order to achieve project objectives and ensure adherence to all company policies.
  • Train all onsite staff to ensure safety at all times
  • Experience with all trades associated with construction (structural, electrical, HACAV, architecture etc.)
Skills and Qualifications Required
  • US Citizenship.
  • Able to pass standard facility access background investigation.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Must be detail oriented and organized.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to present briefs and interact with clients and team members. 
  • Expertise in the execution of large complex construction projects.
  • High level of proficiency of Microsoft Office 365 programs, including Excel and SharePoint.
  • Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of twenty (20) years’ experience in this role. At least ten (10) years of experience must be in the Site Safety and Health Manager or a higher role for single projects valued at more than $25 million. At least ten (10) years of project management must be for Federal government clients.
  • Must be proficient in developing and evaluating multiple reports.
  • Must be proficient in reading and understanding complex design documents.
  • Must have experience with Design Build projects.
  • Must be able to observe and inspect multiple subcontractors.
  • Expertise in Corps of Engineers 385.1.1
  • Expertise in Quality Control Management Systems
  • Current USACE or NAVFAC CQM Certification
  • OHSA 30 Certification
  • Ability to clearly communicate with clients in the event of delays, change orders or extensions
  • Reports to Project Manager
Skills and Qualifications Preferred:
  • Direct experience supporting the USACE, Coast Guard, NAVFAC or similar organization
  • Experience working in a cold weather environment
  • Ability to relocate to a job site
About Us: At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad. Whenever possible, we provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills, obtain certifications, attend industry events, and have some fun together. Our Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance
  • 401(K) with safe harbor contribution
  • Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
  • Tuition and career development assistance
  • A selection of voluntary benefits
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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