Sr. Safety Manager

TBI & Associates Inc. is a California-certified Small Business specializing in Construction and Project Management. Currently, we are providing Project and Construction Management services for over $20 billion worth of construction projects in the education marketplace. 

 

We are currently looking for qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Senior Safety Managers

 

Definition:

Develops and implements a comprehensive program for construction safety oversight by serving as the point of contact for monitoring and maintaining District compliance with California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) and other applicable safety regulations during construction activities.

 

Duties: Provides senior professional oversight, technical guidance, training and support to project management.Leads safety audit efforts and champions the implementation of the LAUSD Construction Safety Program (not yet created) initiatives in conjunction with the Owners controlled Insurance Program (OCIP).Implements metrics for tracking and reporting on safety performance issues such as accidents, “near misses,” and lost time events.Assists management in meeting established LAUSD and OCIP safety and risk goals and objectives.Receives assignments in terms of broad objectives from the LAUSD Chief Facilities Executive, Deputy Chief Facilities Executive or the Directors of Construction.Implements the process for reviewing contractor safety performance against applicable laws, regulations, and District requirements.Develops and enforces policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting construction safety of multiple construction projects.Coordinates construction safety program development and implements activities with the District’s Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) field representatives, Environmental Health and Safety Branch and Asbestos Technical and Lead Support Unit.Reviews and approves health and safety plans prepared by construction contractors working for the District.Reviews and oversees procedures for investigating construction accidents.Implements and maintains a standard reporting procedure for the for the District’s on-site OCIP.Represents the District’s interests and responsibilities on task forces, committees, and outside agencies such as Cal/OSHA.Prepares and presents written and oral reports to management, the Board of Education, outside agencies and the public.Supervision of Safety Managers and field safety staff. 



Required Knowledge of:

Theories, principles, and practices of construction, engineering, construction insurance, safety, and risk management.Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations governing school facilities construction and engineering for a school district.Owner Controlled Insurance Programs as they relate to District construction activities.Equipment and construction techniques used in the design and construction of various school facilities.Principles of safety engineering.Cal/OSHA General Industry Safety Orders and other applicable regulations relating to employee safety and accident prevention.Construction, operations, maintenance, and environmental health and safety hazards to be found in a large public agency.Accident prevention techniques and devices.Methods used to correct existing and potential safety hazards.Hazardous materials management.Principles of training, employee evaluation, and employee relations.



Required Abilities: Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts and labor/management agreements.Develop strategies to achieve goals.Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data.Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.Interact professionally with various levels of employees and outside representatives.Communicate effectively orally and in writing.Make, support, and explain recommendations and decisions.Read blueprints, architectural drawings, and other plans.

 

Entrance Qualifications



Education:

Graduate from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in construction engineering, construction management, occupational safety, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field.Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.



Experience:

10 years of construction safety management experience in developing and implementing accident prevention programs for a large private or public organization.Supervisory experience with managing safety professionals on multiple project locations.Familiarity with working with and/or administration of an OCIP.Credentialing as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or registration in the State of California as a Professional Engineer is preferred.



Special:



A valid California Driver License.

Use of an automobile.

The OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in Construction Safety & Health must be completed by all employees working and/or visiting any project site within 30 days of their start date.

The Construction Safety Manager is subject to call at any hour.

This description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill and/or abilities. Management retains the discretion to add or to change typical duties of a position at any time.

 

Submission Instructions:

Only completed Applications are accepted.

Submission due date and time is April 9, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.

All employees are required to observe all client policies and procedures, including requirements for fingerprinting, 10 hour OSHA Safety Training and completion of Timesheets.

 

TBI & Associates Inc. provides an excellent benefits package, and this is a full-time position located in and around downtown Los Angeles.  Please email your resume in Word format to tbia@tbia.net as soon as possible for consideration.