Site Safety Manager

The Planet Group
Cedar Rapids, IA

Contract: 12 months


Site Safety Manager | Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, or related fields. Relevant work experience may be used in lieu for the right candidate.
  • Current Professional Certification Required: CSP, ASP, CHST, OSHT, GSP, or similar from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or similar accredited organization.
  • 10 Years of relevant work experience in construction safety, and
  • 5 years of supervisory experience in construction safety (or equivalent).
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be willing to travel to multiple worksite locations in the region.
  • Must be able to work individually and as part of a team.
  • Ability to plan and organize daily schedule and activities to meet assigned duties.
  • Extensive knowledge of OSHA 1910 & 1926 regulations, NFPA, NEC, and ANSI standards as they apply to construction activities.
  • Solid understanding of industrial hygiene at construction sites.
  • Promotes and supports diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity.
  • Works in a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Thorough technical expertise and demonstrated understanding of applicable regulations, laws, industry standards, and best practices.
  • Subject matter expert on topics related to occupation health and safety, injury and accident prevention, construction safety, and related topics.


Site Safety Manager | Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and conduct safety observations and inspections of construction management and contractor activities at construction project sites to ensure compliance with the safety program and applicable standards.
  • Identify and report compliance issues to construction management and contractors for corrective action.
  • Conducts safety audits of construction projects. Identify and report compliance issues to construction management and contractors for corrective action.
  • Review contractor method statements and ensure alignment with project standards and health and safety requirements.
  • Participate in meetings with contractors and subcontractors to ensure health and safety issues are adequately addressed.
  • Review investigations of serious contractor construction incidents to ensure contractor determines causative factors and takes actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Review contractor work and safety plans associated with construction projects and identify issues for resolution.
  • Attend pre-activity construction meetings and regular joint operations/construction project coordination meetings.
  • Monitor construction management and contractor activities at construction project sites to ensure compliance with project safety plans.
  • Identify and report compliance issues to construction management and contractors for corrective action.
  • Maintain safety and performance metrics and regularly reports on program effectiveness.
  • Manage construction safety audit program and reporting.
  • Complete daily reports to document events, findings, observations, and major tasks as they relate to safety, health, and the overall status of the project.