Safety Manager

Oregon
Portland Office
550 SW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97205, USA

Solutions-Oriented. Problem-solving brings you a sense of accomplishment and you bring a positive attitude, curious listening skills, and a solutions mindset to the table.

Communicative. You value your strong communication skills and appreciate open dialogue. You know how to share information with team members at all organizational levels and you care about gaining alignment and building rapport with clients, trade partners, project teams, and field crews.

Realistic. You’re grounded in reality. Able to rally the team around attainable goals, you have a talent for navigating challenging conversations when need be to re-establish expectations.

Safety is Lewis’ #1 value, and we are committed to zero incidents on all projects. Our Safety Manager will proactively own the site safety plan, for various projects, with a focus on eliminating hazards through pre-planning. They will work closely with the Safety Team and Project Team to provide training support and coordination. This role is an integral part of the Project Team.

At Lewis, where every employee is an owner, our people are empowered to make decisions – big and small – to meet the goals of our clients. We are passionate about our work and driven to build quality buildings that stand the test of time. With fulfillment as one of our six core values, Lewis has a collaborative and supportive culture committed to the success and development of our people.

In order to succeed in this role

• 5+ years of experience in a safety role, preferably in construction.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in environmental health and sciences, Occupational Safety, or related field; (preferred)
• Professional certification, such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, SMS (required)
• Computer proficiency required; experience with Procore or other safety tracking and reporting systems is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Worker’s Compensation regulations;
  Occupational Safety & Health rules and regulations; and the ability to identify and resolve safety hazards is required.
• Technical knowledge of the following is required:
  Asbestos exposure;
  Lead exposure;
  Flammable storage;
  Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER);
  Respirator fit training;
  Equipment – Crane, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, Forklift, etc.;
  Rigging/ Signaling;
  Fall Protection;
  Confined Space;
  Scaffolding;
  Trench/Excavation;
  Blood-borne pathogens;
  Electrical safety;
  Defensive Driving; and Flagging.
• Proficient computer skills; and the ability to write pre-task plans, job hazard analyses and work plans.
• Ability to collect and interpret data and apply it in a practical approach.
• Required management skills include strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work and communicate effectively
• Proactive and responsive to job site needs and/or concerns and ability to resolve complex problems.

Site Specific Safety Plan and Safety Audits

• Develop site-specific safety plans for various projects alongside the project teams; ensure subcontractors and vendors submit required safety documentation and implement their safety plans and comply with Lewis's safety standards
• Ensure safety boards, equipment and site-specific materials are supplied at each site.
• Oversee job site safety audits and inspections, ensuring corrective safety observations and violations are documented and corrected immediately.
• Facilitate incident investigations and root cause analyses and communicate findings to all Lewis employees.
• Represent Lewis in matters relating to OSHA site visits and inspections.

• Conduct data analyses, identify trends, recommend corrective actions, and provide updates to Lewis Leadership Team.
• Create and distribute project specific safety performance reports to all Project Managers and Superintendents on a monthly basis.
• Ensure accurate documentation of safety plans, procedures, violations, and corrective action.

• Support Site Safety Coordinators.
• Provide advice and guidance on safe work practices.
• Foster and promote a company-wide healthy safety culture.

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