Site Safety Manager - Rail

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.  In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The Site Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of safety and accuracy are maintained on all projects. The manager will also maintain all required safety and quality documentation for the project controls in accordance with the corporate safety standards and project specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents, and near-misses to ensure adherence to our number one core value – Safety First in Everything We Do
• Conduct Safety inspections and Audits of projects
• Review weekly Safety activity reports
• Assist Superintendents with work planning and development of job hazard analysis and safe work procedures
• Conduct accident/incident investigations including root cause analysis
• Ensure that all inspection reports are accurate and timely
• Review project quality and control (QC) specifications
• Observe and document work processes
• Monitor project for non-compliance issues
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Oversee the quality control functions for all project operations
• Prepare nonconformance reports and assist in developing corrective actions
• Establish and monitor compliance with project specifications related to safety
• Maintain Hi-Rail Equipment inspection reports

Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA construction, and rail industry regulations
• CSP, OHST, or CHST certifications beneficial but not required
• Minimum of 5 years of field safety experience in heavy civil and rail construction
• Strong working knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Requirements
• Strong working knowledge of Hi-Rail Equipment function and Inspection
• Strong computer skills including MS Office
• Minimum of 5 years of experience implementing and overseeing Safety program on rail projects

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles
• Team player and with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goal

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.