Job Information
WSP USA Program Construction Safety/Security Manager in San Jose, California
Duties include but are not limited to:
Act as the Program Construction Safety/Security Manager responsible for oversight of all activities described herein and managing the safety and well-being of all personnel involved in this mega heavy civil project. The position extends across the entire program, encompassing multiple construction sites and teams. Maintain close alliance with VTA’s project managers, contractors, and construction management team to create a culture of safety excellence. Develop and implement health and safety programs, policies, and practices following VTA’s general safety guidelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, assess risks, and promote a culture of safety across the program. The Program Construction Safety Manager will report directly to VTA’s Geneal Manager/CEO, or their assignee.
Responsibilities:
1 . Safety Leadership :
Provide strategic safety leadership across the entire construction program while establishing safety as “Top priority”.
Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and guidelines specific to heavy civil construction.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation :
Conduct thorough safety and security risk assessments for each project site.
Collaborate with project teams to devise effective safety and security solutions and risk mitigation strategies.
- Compliance and Training :
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Oversee safety training programs for all personnel, including contractors and subcontractors.
Review safety audits for compliance with the program approved plans.
- Incident Prevention and Response :
Proactively identify potential hazards and address them promptly.
Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Site Inspections :
Regularly visit project sites to assess safety/security practices and identify areas for improvement.
Work closely with field supervisors to enforce safety protocols.
Assure accidents/incidents are investigated without delay.
- Emergency Preparedness :
Review and approve all emergency response plans.
Review and approve drill plans and emergency communication strategies. Participate in planned drills to evaluate effectiveness. Audit plan compliance.
- Collaboration and Communication :
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to integrate safety into project planning.
Communicate safety expectations clearly to all team members.
Expected Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, Construction Management, Occupational Safety and Health, or another related field
Preferably twenty (20) years, but no less than ten (10) years, of qualified project safety
Experience on large heavy civil and tunneling projects, that are representative of the planned construction activities.
Attention to detail, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of heavy civil construction safety.
Valid California Class C driver’s license
Maintain current OSHA 500 Construction Outreach Training, Authorized Outreach Trainer status in the:
OSHA-500 - OSHA Trainer Course in Occupational Health and Safety Standards for the Construction Industry or OSHA-502 Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status.
Pending or maintain OSHA-5109: Cal/OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry or OSHA-5029: Cal/OSHA Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers once every four (4) years to maintain Trainer status.
Maintain current Cal/OSHA Mining and Tunneling (M&T) Certifications, as applicable.
Maintain current First Aid and CPR/AED training from a provider recognized by OSHA.
Have an advanced working understanding of safety practices, OSHA regulations, Track Safety/Roadway Worker Protection (RWP), and the BSVII Health and Safety Program necessary to perform the responsibilities.
Join our team and contribute to the success of our mega heavy civil project while prioritizing the safety of every individual involved!
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary $130,000 - $200,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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