Safety Manager – Marine

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America’s premier commercial construction companies. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and airports. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

Position Summary

McCarthy is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to work in our Marine Business Unit and lead safety initiatives on projects in the Southern Region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and discuss safety programs and efforts with on-site subcontractors and McCarthy employees, ensuring safety is part of our culture and that all new hires have proper safety documents and information
• Conduct documented safety and health inspections no less than twice per month, coordinating compliance reports with McCarthy’s insurance company
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on-site
• Investigate all injuries and review all accident reports, coordinating corrective measures with McCarthy employees and logging injuries/illnesses for OSHA purposes
• 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 for tracking

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing safety efforts on marine, industrial or water projects
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• OSHA 500 certification required
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse programs, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses/near misses and perform other various safety functions on-site
• 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
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.