Associate Manager - Safety (Projects)

Responsibilities

Purpose / Objective:

An Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager at a City side development (CSD) is responsible for overseeing and implementing safety and environmental policies to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. Here's a job description for an EHS Manager in a CSD.

Ensure sound and effective EHS management and sustainability performance during day-to-day functioning of the CSD.

The EHS Manager at CSD is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure the well-being of employees, compliance with regulations, and the prevention of accidents and incidents at our construction sites.

Responsibilities:

1. Safety Compliance: Ensure that CSD construction sites adhere to all safety regulations, standards, and policies, including Group Safety requirements. Developing and updating EHS policies and procedures.
2. Risk Assessment: Identify potential hazards and assess risks associated with construction projects. Develop strategies to mitigate risks and prevent accidents.
3. Training and Education:  Conduct safety training for employees, subcontractors, and site personnel. Ensure that all team members are knowledgeable about safety protocols.
4. Incident Investigation:  Lead investigations into accidents or incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
5. Environmental Compliance:  Monitor and enforce compliance with environmental regulations, including waste disposal, pollution prevention, and conservation efforts.
6. Emergency Preparedness:  Develop and maintain emergency response plans for construction sites. Coordinate drills and exercises to ensure readiness.
7. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, training, and compliance activities. Prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies.
8. Safety Culture: Promote a culture of safety awareness and responsibility among all employees and subcontractors.
9. Continuous Improvement:  Stay updated on industry best practices, regulations, and emerging trends. Implement improvements to safety and environmental programs.
10. Communication: Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to facilitate effective communication and compliance.
11. Liaising with external stakeholders such as regulators, customers, suppliers, and contractors
12. Monitoring and evaluating the performance and effectiveness of EHS programs and initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. 
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. 
• Established project management skills. 
• Knowledge of EHS laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports and presentations.
• Professional certifications or licenses  in EHS, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)