At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 1110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA), a top 120 ENR firm is seeking an experienced safety programs manager to oversee the firm’s safety programs, program development and safety training for both office and field personnel.
Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities include developing, updating and maintaining 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. Duties also include:
•Updating and maintaining 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.
•Managing 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.
•Conducting 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.
Providing 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.*
•Preparing 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.
•Reviewing contractors’ safety plans for compliance with the construction contract submittal requirements and attending pre-construction meetings.
Requirements:
•Minimum of five (5) 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:
WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
•Flexible work schedule options
•Leave accrual and paid holidays
•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
•Employee Assistance Program
•Parental and maternity leave benefits
WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
The expected annual compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 - $150,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position
Position # 2515