Area EHS Manager Full Time

About Liberty:

Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2007, Liberty offers expertise in a broad array of construction and equipment services nationwide including general requirements, equipment, supply, concrete, special projects, and site access solutions. Our experience, combined with our innovative approach and stellar customer service, ensures a seamless experience —with safety and reliability at the forefront. We’ve built strong relationships with key contractors and clients in every sector, including commercial, residential, healthcare, and higher education.

Overview:

The Area EHS Manager is responsible for the coordination and administration of Safety programs activities and projects to support business objectives. He/She will partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure they focus on the elements of key risk with respect to EHS. He/She must provide day-to-day guidance to local management and staff in the continued building of a strong culture of safety.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure environmental, health & safety standards are met by coordinating, promoting and conducting various programs within the Liberty EHS management system.
• Support a strong safety culture by reviewing activities and verifying company safety standards, policies and procedures are being complied with.
• Operate independently and provide honest and objective feedback immediately to management where non-compliance with standards, policies and procedures is observed.
• Work closely with site leadership to coordinate training and development program for the employees.
• Grow organizational competencies by providing advice, training and counsel in areas of EHS.
• Advising local operations regarding compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA and local safety and health regulations.
• Performs administrative tasks related to project specific safety binder and document storage systems.
• Coordinates, schedules, and facilitates Trade Partner’s Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings.
• Reviews trade partner Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to subcontractor mobilization.
• Attends/leads Toolbox Talks conducted by trade partners to assure documentation and quality.
• Reviews documentation from subcontractors for the proper training of their employees as related to the scope of work.
• Conducts training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics.
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional Director or Senior Safety Manager

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years self-perform commercial construction experience.
• Self-perform concrete experience.
• Bachelor’s/University Degree in Health & Safety, Construction Management or equivalent experience and certifications
• Travel Requirements: 25%-50% (Western MA, Northwestern CT)
• Licenses/Certifications: Driver’s License
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, OSHA 30/40 hour
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Ability to work weekends as needed
• Ability to work flexible schedules in order to coordinate with operations

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; talk or hear; walk; sit. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and/or hands; bend, kneel; stoop, crouch or crawl and climb; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time on the physical jobsite; in a construction trailer; and occasionally an office building. This position is exposed to high temperatures; cool/cold temperatures; and loud noises.

Disclaimer:

The Above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.