Construction Safety Manager

Job Title: Construction Safety Manager

Location: India

Department: Central Safety, Health and Environment

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Safety Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in construction safety, well-versed in various safety statutes across major geographies. This role involves developing, maintaining, updating, disseminating, and training staff on construction safety standards. The Construction Safety Manager will serve as the primary point of reference for all construction safety matters within the company and will participate in root cause analysis for any safety incidents related to construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive construction safety standards for the company.
• Maintain, update, and disseminate construction safety standards and protocols.
• Conduct training sessions to educate employees on construction safety standards and best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of reference for all construction safety-related inquiries and issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis for any construction-related safety incidents and develop corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with construction safety statutes and regulations across various BUs.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to integrate safety measures into construction projects.
• Works with SHE reporting team to design and operate a governance process to track company performance against all targets. Works across the organization to ensure progress meets company expectations.
• Support to UMS-S design and capability development designing and maintaining the learning content and curriculum expectations for Construction Safety Management for sites working with Supply Chain Academy(SCA) teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of construction safety statutes and regulations across major geographies.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing construction safety standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in root cause analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Certification in construction safety (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH) is preferred.

Essential

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in construction safety management, preferably in medium to large-scale construction projects involving factories and warehouses with refrigeration requirements.

• Strong working/design knowledge of Construction/ Civil Engineering
• Good analytical skills and competent in MS office tools
• Excellent communication and training skills.

Travel

• As per job requirement

 Contacts

• SHE Managers/Directors (Global & BUs)
• Engineering (BG, BU, site level)
• Reporting and Finance