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Johansen Construction Company lists this Safety Manager opportunity in sumner, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB TITLE : Safety Manager
REPORTS TO : Vice President
STATUS : Exempt
SUMMARY : The Safety Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and continuously improving the company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across all operations. This role ensures full compliance with all federal, Washington State (DOSH/L&I), and local regulatory requirements while driving a proactive, behavior-based safety culture focused on hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and incident prevention.
The Safety Manager partners with executive leadership, project teams, and field personnel to ensure all employees return home safely each day.
KEY INTERFACES : Executive Leadership; Project Managers; Superintendents; Craft Employees; Subcontractors; Insurance Brokers; Regulatory Agencies
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and maintain Accident Prevention Program (APP)
Track KPIs (TRIR, DART, EMR, leading indicators)
Ensure OSHA/DOSH/L&I compliance
Conduct audits, inspections, and JHAs
Manage subcontractor safety compliance
Develops, delivers, and/or coordinates third party safety & environmental training
Aids project management teams in job site hazard recognition and safety analysis
Enforces safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with the APP
Provide technical assistance and site support for all EHS programs
Maintain fleet safety program, DOT compliance, FMSCA reporting, and the investigation of accidents involving fleet equipment and estimation of repair costs.
Communicates and works with various third parties, including commercial insurance brokers and providers
Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
Administers all work-related injury/accident workers compensation claims
Support emergency response and preparedness
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
5+ years construction safety experience
OSHA 30 or OSHA 500
Knowledge of OSHA/DOSH/L&I construction health & safety standards
Strong leadership and communication skills
Self-motivated and committed to the importance of a people-based safety program.
Experience with incident investigations and workers compensation claims
Proficiency in MS Office
Valid Washington State driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
CHST, CSP, or ASP
HAZWOPER
Competent Person Trainer – Trench/Excavation, Fall Protection, Scaffolds.
Experience and proficiency in Viewpoint and HCSS Heavy Job
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to work in an office and field environment, lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds, and navigate all points of a construction site in a wide range of work environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. Employment is offered at-will.
Worksite address
sumner, WA, 98390, US
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