Safety Manager - WSP USA

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for a Full-Time Safety Manager to join our management team helping oversee the MBTA Commuter Rail Safety Resiliency Project. Be involved in projects with our PM/CM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Your Impact

• Provides oversight of Design-Builder's safety program to include reporting, staffing and training.
• Advise the Authority on trends and areas of concern relating to Design-Builder's safety plan implementation.
• Coordinates with the Construction Manager and Resident Engineer to review safety risks inherent in upcoming field operations in each project area.
• Develops and maintains a safety reporting program, provides safety updates to the Project Management Team, and tracks safety performance metrics.
• Conduct daily documented inspections of job sites, machinery, and safety equipment to help identify and correct potential safety hazards.
• Promote health and safety education, awareness and engagement through scheduled meetings.
• Verify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and monitor for proper fit and use. Maintain PPE inventory and assign to WSP team.
• Prepare specialized accident/incident reports and corrective action plans as required by the MBTA Safety Plan and Right-of-Way Rule Book.
• Utilize E-Builder to manage and maintain safety documentation.
• Ability to work as a team member without close supervision.
• Attends construction meetings with client and contractors
• Reviews all work plans, site hazard analyses and other related submittals and provides recommendations to the project manager, or their designee.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Proven ability to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
•  Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience working on heavy rail projects within a live right-of-way.
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
• Demonstrated experience as Safety Manager with significant underground utility, at-grade railroad crossing, and signal upgrade construction experience within a live right-of-way around operating work trains.
• Professional safety certification in one or more of the following (CSP, ASP, CHST or STS), along with various OSHA training.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills are required, along with hands-on computer experience.
• Valid driver's license
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• E-Builder Experience 
• Industry Certification 
• Proficiency with MS Office including WORD, Excel and Power Point
• Familiarity with FRA Safety Regulations and compliance including working on, or near tracks and equipment, riding on equipment, securing equipment and blue flagging
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position