Forgen · 2 hours ago
Safety Manager
Houston, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expForgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex challenges. The Safety Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of the Safety and Health Program, supporting project teams, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Construction
Responsibilities
Lead, Manage and be Accountable (LMA) for their direct reports
Perform the roles and responsibilities for Safety Manager as listed on the Accountability Chart
Responsible for driving a safety culture which promotes Incident and Injury Free Performance
Provide Safety and Health support to the project teams that is effective and suitable to achieve Forgen objectives
Assist the Regional Safety and Health Manager with the development and administration of programs and policies that advance Forgen’s commitment to Incident and Injury Free and safety compliance efforts
Identify safety training opportunities and program gaps and develop plans to meet such needs, in accordance with federal, state, and local agencies
Create and implement effective safety and health policies as needed to strengthen existing policies and cover gaps and deficiencies as they are discovered
Deliver training, mentoring, and coaching to project teams and the Safety and Health team in required and proactive subjects and skills
Work closely with project Operations teams to develop practices that support safety and health initiatives
Engage proactively with all project managers and supervisors to help them understand and follow safety practices
Evaluate all field operations, including emergency response procedures, for improvement in safety and health and risk control effectiveness
Provide statistical data and safety and health performance narratives to leadership
Provide regular, reliable data for the purposes of monitoring Safety and Health performance
Help create, improve, and comply with project Health and Safety Plan (HASP)
Ensure that Forgen Safety and Health requirements are widely and consistently understood and implemented
Apply hazard identification and risk assessment processes at project sites and ensure implementation of appropriate control measures are taking place to reduce the risks to ALARP
Participate in the development and review process of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs)
Ensure all Safety Observations, inspections, training data, project specific information and incident reports are entered in Safety Mojo
Promote Safety and Health awareness through conducting new hire orientation, safety training and participating in Incident and Injury Free (IIF) campaigns
Conduct effective investigation of incidents and near misses, develop final reports and follow up corrective actions
Participate fully and openly in all compliance assurance audits, inspections and project meetings
Serve as a liaison between Forgen and client representatives
Perform and document inspections i.e., fire extinguisher, portable ladder, body harness etc
Review project schedules on a weekly basis and communicate with the direct line of reporting about conditions and safety and health concerns about their project
Perform air sampling, monitoring, data logging, calibrating instruments and basic IH tasks
Follow up the certification, training, medical screening etc. expiration dates of project employees and schedule/advise in advance accordingly
Identify the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needs, order and issue PPE as required, and maintain adequate supplies to support Operations
Identify third party training needs and notify Project team as well as the direct line of reporting
Develop safety and health related training packages and ensure project personnel are trained as per the Training Matrix
Ensure Project Health and Safety Plan (HASP) aligns with client requirements
Evaluate and setup Occupational Clinics at respective project locations
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel; strong written and verbal communication; effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Knowledge of project plans, contract requirements, and safety policies; ability to perform under pressure and influence outcomes effectively
Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or advanced degree in a safety, engineering, construction or a related discipline
BCSP designation (e.g., CSP, CHST, STS)
A minimum of five plus years of experience managing safety programs in civil, environmental, or general construction companies or similar high-end safety program backgrounds, including oil refining and mining
Valid Driver's License and ability to drive on behalf of company business
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel; strong written and verbal communication; effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Knowledge of project plans, contract requirements, and safety policies; ability to perform under pressure and influence outcomes effectively
Preferred
40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
Competent Person Safety Training
8-Hour Supervisory Training
OSHA 500 Certification
First Aid and CPR
MSHA related courses
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement plans
Bonuses
Paid time off
Education assistance
Wellness programs
Employee awards
Company
Forgen
Forgen is a self-performing contractor offering integrated environmental, geotechnical, and civil construction services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
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2023 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bruce Diettert
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
John Dudasch
Chief Operating Officer
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