Job Title: Safety Manager (Construction Projects)
Job Summary
The Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring safe execution of large construction projects. This role focuses on proactive safety management, compliance with EHS requirements/Amgen Policies, and close collaboration with project teams to prevent incidents and promote a strong safety culture. Safety is the top priority in all activities and decisions. In the function you will report to the EHS manager contractor management who will directly report to the EHS director.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate construction safety activities on large-scale projects
- Review, verify, and approve Work Permits to ensure compliance with safety requirements
- Conduct regular field safety inspections and site walkthroughs
- Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and unsafe behaviors, and ensure corrective actions are implemented
- Review and assess project EHS plans for adequacy, completeness, and compliance
- Work closely with Project Managers, contractors, and site leadership to integrate safety into project execution
- Support risk assessments, job safety analyses, and safe work method statements
- Stop work when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed
- Promote and enforce a strong safety-first mindset among all workers and contractors
- Report safety performance, findings, and incidents to project and EHS leadership
- Strong focus on safety and risk prevention
- Ability to prioritize safety over schedule or cost pressures
- Excellent observation and communication skills
- Strong understanding of construction safety practices and EHS requirements
- Ability to work independently and confidently in the field
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence project teams
- Relevant education or certification in Safety (MVK)
- Proven experience supervising construction safety on medium to large projects
- Knowledge of local safety regulations and industry standards
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