Seeking a Safety Manager to provide Owner Representation on the construction of a hyperscale data center campus in Chicago, IL.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 to 10 years construction/safety experience in critical facilities, mission critical, semiconductor, or similar scope projects primarily for vertical building construction.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work with all levels of the project team.
- Evidence of completing OSHA 30 Hour Construction Outreach Training within the last three years. In the alternative, evidence of completing the OSHA 500 or OSHA 502 Class may be provided.
- Current First Aid and CPR training from a provider recognized by OSHA.
- Minimum of holding a valid Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certificate issued by the BCSP Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
- Flexibility in schedule and transportation to work at multiple sites based on assigned schedule and duties and perform time management as required to meet all the position requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office and related spreadsheet and database software.
- Ability to provide management oversight on behalf of the Owner and effectively complete reporting on a daily basis as required by the program.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Look ahead on high-risk activities and assisting with risk analysis of upcoming work.
- Produce daily observations and indicator/trend reports on Procure.
- Manage, oversee, and audit construction safety. This includes management of multiple New Construction and Renovation projects.
- Monitor compliance with site safety programs and requirements, which defines safety requirements that contractors must comply with while working as an Owner's Representative on Data Center projects.
- Perform Daily Safety reviews of work in progress in accordance with current Safety Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Conducts construction site safety audits to identify improper procedures, checks equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions and recommends corrective actions.
- Audit and review Methods of Procedures (MOPs) for safety compliance and to minimize site impacts.
- Submit Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Safety reports required by the Program.
- Monitor compliance to all current OSHA requirements that relate to the specific construction projects.
- Report to the Director of Safety, including but not limited to, attending any required meetings or providing safety reports/analysis as requested.
- Immediately notify the Director of Safety of any incident or recordable injury on projects.
- Monitor Contractor compliance with COVID-19 regulations as defined by Santa Clara County, the State of Arizona,
and OSHA. Confirm that Contractor Safety Plans are complete and updated to address COVID Safety Guidelines on each project site.
- Confirm that Contractor is reporting all recordable injuries and near-miss incidents within the required timelines and by filing the proper forms. Review the report for accuracy before filing.
- Review and provide comments to the Owner on the project-specific "Project Health, Safety & Environmental Plan" as prepared by the Owner or the Contractor.
- Perform ongoing construction site safety inspections and generate safety report for all site visits.
- Identify site safety hazards and provide immediate direction to contractor safety representative to eliminate or mitigate them.
- Perform reviews and inspections of the jobsite to assure compliance with health and safety regulations and applicable codes.
- Participate in site inspections and testing as necessary for required permits, including confined space, hot work, trenching, etc.
- Confirm that the New Hire Safety Orientation on-line safety training are available onsite.
- Confirm that contractors are performing tailgate safety meetings and training as required by their Contract and/or OSHA requirements.
- Attend pre-construction meetings to present Owner's safety program and the role of the field safety representative. Provide comprehensive safety support and guidance for Project Team.
- Monitor adherence to zero tolerance and corrective action policy for workers found not in compliance with the Program's safety policy.
- Conduct project safety stand-downs with all crews to review the incident for injuries. Educate all site workers on how to prevent a repeat accident.
Benefits Offered:
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
• 15 days of paid time off
• 8 paid National Holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications
Submission Requirements:
At a minimum, the candidate's professional resume must include the following:
- List of all Educational Achievements
- List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
- List of Awards Received
- Detailed Employment History with each company including:
o Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
o Positions Held
At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.