Construction Safety Officer

Our client is an employee-owned contractor that has been around since the late '80s and has built a strong reputation in the water and wastewater space across New England. Most of their work is in Massachusetts, with the occasional project in New Hampshire, and they've handled everything from treatment plant upgrades to pump station improvements.

Culture really stands out here-people aren't just a number. Most employees have been with the company for nearly a decade, and they operate on a 4-day workweek schedule (four 10-hour days), which helps with work-life balance. They're growing steadily and planning to add about 10% to their team heading into 2025, continuing to hold their own against some of the bigger names in the industry.

Job Description

Construction Safety Officer's responsibilities include:

• Managing the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work
• Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting occupational illness and accident statistical data at the project level; recommending process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards
• Routinely inspecting the facilities, machinery, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
• Routinely monitoring the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed
• Developing environmental health and safety training materials to include manuals, brochures, PowerPoint presentations etc
• Developing a paperwork management system to track training records to track all safety training initiatives conducted personally or by outside consultants/vendors
• Interpreting safety regulations for the project
• Coordinating and presenting safety training to support client requirements including new hire orientation, fall protection, confined space, lockout/tagout and repertory
• Interfacing with Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) (Provincial or federal) officials/inspectors in the event of a site visit

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Safety Officer - North of Boston should have:

• 2+ years working on large, ground up $5M+ projects
• Water/Wastewater, Civil or Sitework experience highly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Safety & Occupational Health preferred
• Relevant safety certifications up to date
• Experience implementing, developing, and managing company-wide health and safety programs highly desirable
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) / Associate Safety Professional (ASP) highly desirable.

What's On Offer

Construction Safety Manager - North of Boston may receive:

• Compensation up to $125k (based on previous experience)
• Healthcare, dental and vision
• 401(k) with match
• ESOP/Profit Sharing
• Joining a company that values work/life balance - 4 day work weeks
• 3 weeks PTO