Senior Project Manager, Construction Safety Policy
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionSALARY$120,000 - $132,000POSITION SUMMARYAssists with
the review of safety regulations, directives, standard operating
procedures (SOPs), policy interpretation(s), safety audits, and
analyses to determine compliance with safety-related plans,
programs, and procedures established for all construction projects
and construction activities including mega projects, capital
projects, adjacent projects, and construction work on the Right of
Way and that of internal CTA workers. Collaborates with team
members to research, evaluate, and enhance existing processes and
assist in the implementation of a cohesive safety program for the
CS&E Division. Develops, organizes, and directs implementation
of initiatives and operations of the Authority by working with
division leadership. Assists with operational and governmental
matters and coordinates communications with key
stakeholders.QualificationsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with Construction Safety Leadership and other key
stakeholders throughout the Authority to accomplish construction
safety goals and objectives and address operational
challenges.
- Assists with the clarification and development of policy,
procedures, regulations, and work processes to support efficient
safety operations at the Authority.
- Proposes Authority-wide construction safety related policy
changes and directives to enhance construction safety
activities.
- Assesses gaps and conflicts in CTA SOP's and industry and
regulatory safety standards, identifying areas that need resolution
and presenting recommendations and options for executive level
decision making.
- Creation, monitoring and tracking of all agreed upon safety
standards and SOPs for construction safety related activity.
- Provides communication and policy support to ensure the
Authority's strategic goals, strategy, objectives, and performance
measures related to construction safety are effectively
communicated.
- Provides coordination and assistance with the division's
strategic plan and annual performance goals.
- Monitors the implementation of construction activities projects
critical to the Authority's executive strategy for organizational
effectiveness and improvement.
- Collaborates with key stakeholders to collect relevant data and
resources to obtain insight and perspectives related to critical
safety decisions.
- Creates reports, presentations, graphs, and other
visualizations to illustrate findings for technical and
nontechnical audiences.
- Presents reports, findings, and recommendations by
demonstrating a high degree of technical and grammatical
accuracy.
- On behalf of the Safety Department, assists with the
coordination and execution of safety program oversight activities
and requirements, including regulatory oversight directives.
- Coordinates, collects, synthesizes, and presents information
responsive to regulatory requests.
- Reviews reports, findings, and coordinates response and
implementation of corrective action plans as needed.
- Collaborates on formal correspondence with regulatory oversight
agencies related to program review and ongoing safety
activities.
- Reviews new regulatory requirements and assesses the
Authority's compliance.
- Analyzes federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to
construction safety to develop and prepare compliant programs and
procedures. This includes Occupational Safety & Health
Administration (OSHA), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) laws and regulations.
- Reviews and comments on safety work plans as needed.
Coordinating the submittal, review and acceptance of contractor
safety programs to ensure safety has been addressed and provide
comments on safety systems.
- Conducts safety spot audits throughout the division to ensure
Authority and CS&E Division procedures and policies and being
properly implemented.
- Develops and monitors a regular audit schedule for division
policies, procedures, and work product.
- Oversees coordination and development of Job Hazard Analysis
(JHA's) for relevant positions. Conducts research and develops a
comprehensive JHA database for all positions throughout the
Authority. Works to determine and recommend safe working practices
and administrative and/or engineering controls.
- Communicates and reports status to executives, business
partners, and other stakeholders. Delivers formal presentations to
executive management on recommendations and project status updates.
Monitors performance, identifies critical issues, and establishes
regular reporting mechanisms.
- Performs related duties as assigned.MANAGEMENT
RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to this position are the following
jobs:Job TitleNoneCHALLENGES
- Implementing effective time management and project
administration processes.
- Keeping abreast of all Federal, State and Local requirements,
including relevant CTA requirements, and transit and safety
industry standards and best practices.
- Keeping abreast of CTA operations in connection with safety
aspects.
- Preparing for and assisting with reviews outside of one's area
of subject matter expertise, and by interfacing with staff at all
levels of the organization.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships within
the Authority and industry.
- Synthesizing large amounts of data into meaningful key
performance indicators.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Planning, Public Health,
Engineering, or a related technical field with at least five (5)
years of experience in a safety position or working with data
management, regulatory requirements, auditing, or program analysis,
and/or OSHA practices, or a combination of education and experience
related to the position.
- Experience working with personnel and executives of all levels
and varying professional expertise.
- Experience with writing and reviewing SOPs, bulletins, and
program plans.
- Experience working with regulatory entities preferred.
- Experience researching and interpreting OSHA standards, the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA), National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) codes, American National Standards Institute
(ANSI), and other safety related national and local building, fire
and life safety codes and standards.
- Experience in rail or bus transit preferred, with FTA training
certification of Transit Safety and Security Professional (TSSP)
and/or Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program
(PTSCTP) preferred.
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification
preferred.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
preferred.
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
preferred.
- Minimum 30 hour OSHA safety training or the ability to obtain
the 30 hour OSHA training within one year of hire.
- Must be able to obtain CTA Rail Safety Training
Certification.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended
periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other
office productivity machinery.
- Requires traversing the right-of-way (structure, ballast, and
subway) for extended distances in all weather conditions.
- Requires ascending/descending ladders.
- Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must
live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either
at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning
employment at CTA.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the
ability to synthesize varied and technical information, and to
clearly and effectively articulate the results of work
performed.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
skills.
- Strong leadership, project management, analytical, and
decision-making abilities.
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Project, Access,
PowerPoint, Visio and other computer software needed.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with external groups
and/or organizations.
- Working knowledge of safety practices and techniques including
the principles of Safety Management Systems, Safety Risk Analysis,
Continuous Improvement, and Safety and Security Certification.
- Working knowledge of Project Management, Construction
Management, Construction Contracts, Quality Assurance/Quality
Control procedures.
- Working knowledge of computer applications, statistical and
other analytic techniques, and performance measurement
concepts.
- Ability to apply professionalism and discretion while
maintaining effective working relationships with organization
managers and personnel.
- Ability to work with sensitive information while maintaining
strict confidentiality.
- Ability to apply safety and occupational health laws,
regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to
advise or resolve technical matters.
- Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate hazard control
designs, methods, procedures, and programs.
- Ability to oversee and administer multiple projects and
priorities, and the flexibility to transition between
projects.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.WORKING
CONDITIONS
- General office environment.
- Construction equipment and work sites.
- Requires travel to work locations throughout the CTA
system.
- Requires walking the right-of-way on structure, ballast, and in
subway environments.
- Subject to normal garage, shop, yard, and right-of-way hazards
such as moving equipment, electrically energized conductors, noise,
heights, and other hazardous conditions.
- Subject to various lighting and weather conditions when
visiting field locations.EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
- Standard office equipment.
- Personal computer and related software.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE).Additional DetailsEmployees
and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the
hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.Final salary
will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected
candidate and may be higher or lower than target.Applicants, if
hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.CTA IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated
against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital
status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age,
unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status
protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona
fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to
providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting
the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations
for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for
employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would
result. If you require an accommodation in the application or
hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the
submission of your application or upon notification of your actual
test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation
can be provided.During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources
department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to
respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in
your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.Please
click link below to review the benefits offered at the
CTA.https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Oak Park , Senior Project Manager, Construction Safety Policy, Professions , Chicago, Illinois
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