Safety Manager

Mccarthy Building Companies - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Safety Manager at McCarthy Building Companies will lead safety initiatives within the Houston Commercial Business Unit, focusing on ensuring a culture of safety across various construction projects in the Southern Region. This role involves monitoring safety programs, conducting inspections, and coordinating with project supervision to maintain compliance and minimize hazards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees.
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month.
• Coordinate with Project Supervision to ensure necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized.
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees.
• Minimize construction hazards and enforce safety policies utilizing the company's disciplinary policy.
• Conduct/coordinate Project Safety 'Toolbox' meetings with all McCarthy employees on a weekly basis.
• Record and forward copies of all safety related meetings, programs, safety pre-plans, inspections, correspondence, directives, citations, etc. to the Division Safety Director.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing safety efforts on large scale projects.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• OSHA 500 certification required.
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations and oversee substance abuse programs.
• Ability to work with all construction groups - management, owners, trades and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel/relocate.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.