Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.

The Weitz Company is seeking bilingual Project Safety Engineers and Project Safety Managers to work on data center projects located in the Des Moines, IA area.

Project Safety Engineer:

The Project Safety Engineer is responsible for creating a positive safety culture on an assigned project site while supporting our zero injury culture, and eliminating risk and claim exposure. This role serves as a safety resource and actively assists in implementing company standards and programs, maintaining safety compliance documentation, and auditing jobsites for safety compliance. The Project Safety Engineer typically reports to the Safety Manager.

• Conduct safety audits and inspections on assigned project site(s); identify potential hazards and process improvement opportunities
• Educate project team on safety through training and mentoring; assist with safety orientation
• Identify safety improvement initiatives and perform safety training
• Investigate incidents and near misses; assist with claims management; recommend corrective and preventative measures based on identified incidents
• Participate in the creation of the project safety plan
• Support administration of company safety procedures and policies
• Assemble and maintain site safety documentation (i.e. hot work permits, GFCI inspections, confined space permits, excavation permits)
• Perform industrial hygiene assessments
• Assist in the analysis of project safety performance (i.e. inspection results, injury rates, safety violations); recommend process improvements
• Serve as a resource for safety issues or concerns, business unit safety committees and staff meetings
• Ensure safety and protective equipment is maintained and inspected per regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Project Safety Manager:

The Project Safety Manager supplies site safety leadership and oversight for an assigned project(s). The Project Safety Manager functions as an expert resource to project teams for consistent implementation of company safety standards and programs, provides project-wide safety training, supports preconstruction safety planning, and performs jobsite safety auditing and incident investigating. The Project Safety Manager reports to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager and may manage other Project Safety Managers assigned to the project(s).

• Keeps project site informed of safety regulatory changes and implementation of updates
• Facilitates safety knowledge and expertise to project team through training and mentoring
• Champions positive safety culture within assigned project site including completing projects without safety incidents and eliminating/controlling safety risk and claim exposure
• Facilitates safety inspections to evaluate levels of compliance; supports inspections by third party representatives and OSHA inspectors if Safety Manager is unavailable
• Assembles and maintains site safety documentation (i.e. hot work permits, GFCI inspections, confined space permits, excavation permits)
• Participates in the creation of the project safety plan
• Performs project industrial hygiene assessments (i.e. noise monitoring, air monitoring)
• Verifies and assists in assembling of incident investigation facts for evaluation and 'How It Happened' reports
• Proactively identifies safety improvement initiatives or trainings based on observations and industry knowledge
• Ensures injury claims are reported to the claim coordinator; actively assists Safety Manager with managing all claims including the Return to Work program
• Tracks and trends project safety performance (i.e. inspection results, injury rates, safety violations) and recommends corrective/preventive measures for the project team.
• Participates in safety preconstruction meetings and pre-task safety planning.
• Supports administration of Company 'Serious Safety Violation Policy', 'Vehicle Safe Driver Policy', 'Drug and Alcohol Policy'.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: An industry-related Bachelor's degree is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Safety professional certification is desirable (CHST or STS).
• Experience:
  • Project Safety Engineer: Previous internship experience in a construction-related safety role is preferred.
  • Project Safety Manager: Work in a formal safety capacity and two years construction experience is preferred. Data center construction experience is preferred.
• Technology: Proficiency in basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook. Employee should have the ability to learn other specific software.
• Skills: A qualified candidate will demonstrate initiative, independent judgment, project management and organizational skills. They should also show strong attention to detail, verbal and written communication, coaching, time management, flexibility and problem solving abilities. This individual will speak in front of large groups and must maintain a high level of integrity.
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. to review our Privacy Notice.

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