Highland Consulting Group is a national executive recruiting firm that specializes in placing top talent in the Commercial & Institutional construction sectors.

We have a current opportunity available for a talented Site Safety Manager for a General Contractor in the Newark, NJ area. This is a permanent position with a company that is experiencing great growth. This position oversees all safety concerns for the company on individual sites.  The ideal candidate will have large construction project experience with a minimum of 5 years experience working in a safety capacity and at least 3 years on major construction projects. This is a permanent position and not project based. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Be on-site to implement and manage the company’s safety plan
• Work with / train the on-site staff in safe construction practices
• Work directly with the client to manage the safety program and meet their expectations
• Create the daily reports for the Director of Safety to review.
• Oversee all safety concerns for all ongoing projects

Requirements:

• A four year Safety degree is preferred.
• OSHA 500 / 510 certification required.
• CHST certification or better preferred.
• 5 Years minimum of experience as a Site Safety Manager with at least 3 years experience on major construction projects.
• Experience working directly with the Clients, Insurance companies, and other Contractors.
• Solid proven and verifiable record of career stability and experience as a Site Safety Manager success is a must.
• Familiarity with all applicable regulations.
• Must have the ability to train staff and subcontractors.
• Solid communication skills - both written & verbal.
• Ability to establish timelines.
• Ability to multi-task.

Benefits:

• This company cares about and is committed to the well being of its employees and their families. This commitment is reflected in a comprehensive benefit package provided to all employees

Contact:

• If you have this type of experience please apply to this position. You can also contact me directly to learn more about this opportunity.

John Kane

Sr Recruiter

724-972-4753

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