Area Safety Manager

About Atkinson

Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients. 

The RoleAbove all else, our people are passionate about our safety culture. Our organization, from senior leadership to field personnel, has an unwavering commitment to performing work in the safest manner possible. Ongoing company-wide initiatives and training programs reinforce our culture and help us perpetuate our constant focus on safety. Additionally, our continuous improvement teams focus on developing solid safety processes and identifying solutions to both common and unique safety challenges. The Area Safety Manager has overall responsibility for administering Atkinson’s Safety, Health, and Environmental program for their assigned business unit. The Area Safety Manager works closely with area leadership and is responsible for managing project safety managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of Atkinson’s Safety, Health, and Environmental program for one (1) area of responsibility.

• Maintain the safety liaison role between project teams and area leadership for the assigned area

• Assist area leadership in organizing and facilitating monthly safety meetings with project leadership

• Develop, coordinate, and implement overall project-specific safety programs within the assigned area

• Management and mentorship of project safety professionals

• Conduct thorough, documented quarterly audits and evaluations of each project within the assigned area

• Assist in monitoring and oversight of safety training and education

• Participate with project leadership and project safety professionals in incident investigation and reporting, root cause analysis, and incident review meetings

• Enforce corporate and project-specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards

• Coordinate and maintain relationships with the state OSHA.

• Report to the Regional Safety Director and work cohesively with the other Safety Professionals

• Serve as a member of the safety leadership team, including the development and execution of corporate objectives

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in safety and health, engineering, or related discipline, or relevant experience

• Certified Health & Safety Technician (CHST)

• 7 + years of relevant heavy civil construction safety experience and education

• OSHA 30-hour training

• OSHA 500, 502 & 510 Trainer course

• Able to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners

• Proof of training/competency in managing crane, fall protection, excavation, scaffolds, and confined space safety

• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results-Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. 

The Physical Side of the Role:This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment: You’ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Atkinson Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture:This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.

A Drug-Free Workplace: Atkinson promotes a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests. 

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and a Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short- & long-term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role, the base salary range is $120,000-200,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.