Assistant Safety Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America’s premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

The Assistant Safety Manager is responsible for promoting a proactive safety culture and overall administration of the PHE safety program for one large project or a few smaller projects throughout the Southern Pacific Region, which positively influences all team members to actively engage in providing a safe work environment. This role does require a CHST and at least 5 years of construction safety management experience.

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

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years experience managing safety efforts of large healthcare construction or federal projects is required
• CHST certification is required
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• OSHA 500 and CSTA certifications 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

For Southern California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $88,000-$114,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

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.