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Safety Manager

Office or Project Location Mt. Pleasant, NY

Company Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.

Job Code 2535

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seekinga Safety Manager to join our Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project in Mt Pleasant, New York.

About Frontier-Kemper

Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction

At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexity. Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.

Frontier-Kemper Constructors is the general contractor for the Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project. The scope of the approximately $1.1 billion contract entails the construction of a new deep rock tunnel between the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill/Delaware Ultraviolet (CDUV) Light Disinfection Facility, both in Westchester County, New York. The new tunnel will provide an additional means of conveying water between the Kensico Reservoir and the CDUV Facility, enhancing operational resiliency and redundancy for New York City’s water supply system.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

As a Safety Manager at Frontier-Kemper, reporting tothe Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to manage the Health and Safety of our Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project. The Safety Manager will monitor and enforce the individual Health and Safety plans of each project in conjunction with the site safety managers to ensure that the following requirements are fulfilled for each project:

Supervisory responsibilities include but are not limited to training and mentoring employees; planning, assigning, delegating and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving employee issues.

• Maintains a SAFE jobsite, monitors safety and takes appropriate action to correct any safety issues or deficiencies.

• Oversee and manage on-site Safety Staff, which includes Safety Coordinators, Safety Apprentices and Safety Administrative Assistants on multiple shifts.

• Purchases Safety equipment.

• Responsible for site specific safety assignments and multi-shift coverage.

• Ensures compliance with all health and safety regulations and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.

• Monitors activities at construction sites. Inspects construction site daily.

• Assists Project Manager and/or Superintendents with the development and monitoring of the job specific safety plans.

• Review accident procedure.

• Prepares and reviews the minutes of safety meetings.

• Maintain MSDS and Hazardous Communication Program.

• Completes incident reports and distributes and maintains files.

• Gathers toolbox reports from foreman and subcontractors.

• Receives and monitors safety reports and responds when discrepancies occur in monthly man-hour report and maintains OSHA Log.

• Monitors all accidents and maintains appropriate paperwork and files pertaining to same. Gathers Monthly Safety Hours from subcontractors for the monthly Report.

• Maintains and conducts Safety audits.

• Control hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through safety management and contact with field supervisory personnel.

• Supervise and conduct safety and first aid training of staff at the project sites.

• Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities.Manage investigations with employees, subcontractor personnel and CCIP carrier for each accident occurrence or violation.

• Review daily, weekly, and monthly field documentation to ensure all required records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures.

• Accompany all safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk through tours.

• Prepare written appeals for safety violation citations.

• Additional assignments at the supervisor’s request.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a Health & Safety related program from an accredited institution

• 5 or more years’ experience as a manager or supervisor of safety teams

• 10 or more years of heavy civil construction.

• Experience in underground construction, TBM experience highly preferred.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

• Familiarity with occupational safety and health laws and regulations.

• Current certification in first aid and CPR by the American Red Cross or its equivalent.

• Current certification by local OSHA.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 software.

• The local OSHA certifications may be earned within 6 months of hire date.

Expected salary range for this position is $190,000 – $220,000 depending upon experience

Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer