Site Safety Manager

The Wesson Group, LLC., is expanding and looking for an addition to our tight-knit team. We are a general contractor headquartered in Johnstown, NY, with a primary focus on renewable energy and civil infrastructure projects throughout Western, Central, and Northern NY. We are currently seeking a Site Safety Manager with a background in self-performed heavy and highway construction or renewable energy construction to join our family of dedicated and hard-working professionals.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Preview projects and project sites before work begins to determine safety related risks.
• Visit active site locations to assess ongoing work conditions to ensure compliance.
• Work with project management teams and field staff to develop and implement solutions to safety related issues on project sites.
• Maintaining safety related paperwork including permits.
• Maintaining safety training certifications and matrix of site personnel.
• Training company employees in safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with all safety practices and protocols of employees and subcontractors.

Skills & Qualifications:

• CSP Certification is preferred.
• Good communications skills – the ability to communicate effectively both in the written and spoken word.
• Ability to listen – the ability to listen well and take in feedback from the employee perspective without passing judgment.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations pertaining to the specific trade or activity being managed.
• Good recordkeeping abilities – the Site Safety Manager must be able to maintain good records of all safety related activities.
• Ability to access all work locations. A significant amount of construction work takes place on rough terrain ground level which requires the Site Safety Manager to be able to assess the work to evaluate it.
• Knowledge of the specific skilled trade or type of work. This assists the Site Safety Manager in being able to design and implement solutions for the company.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc..)

Benefits & Compensation:

• Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000
• Competitive Compensation Package including a bonus program
• Comprehensive Health, Rx, Vision, and Dental package
• Supplemental 401(k) with company match
• Company paid Life Insurance, short term and long-term insurance
• Student Loan Repayment Plan and Tuition Assistance
• Training and development opportunities
• Paid Time Off