Project Safety Manager

WSP • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Safety Manager to join our Construction Management team for our Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector for Las Vegas, Nevada office. This position will be a field-based position that includes working in various field offices across the state of Nevada. Approximately half of the time will be working out of the field office and the other half in the field (i.e. Transmission line, substation, and telecommunications sites). Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges This Opportunity As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help Your Impact Responsible for leading the overall field execution of WSP’s safety management scope of work for the Greenlink Nevada Program. Coordinate technical and operational aspects of safety, ensuring alignment with contract scope and regulatory standards. Serve as the WSP field safety liaison between NV Energy, contractors, consultants, and agency representatives Oversee the implementation of construction safety strategies and promote a culture of safety excellence. Participate in executive-level client briefings, board meetings, and progress reporting forums. Evaluate contractor safety performance and participate in performance reviews and closeout assessments. Contribute to innovation initiatives by promoting new tools, technologies, and process improvements. Communicating known job site hazards to WSP employees, WSP subcontractors, construction contractors, and NV Energy. Develop, maintain, and execute Project safety management plan and other safety related project execution plan documents. Develop, maintain, and execute WSP’s Site-Specific Safety Plan(s) for the Program. WSP’s Safety Manager will review all contractor(s) SSSPs and work plans to ensure compliance with NV Energy Safety Requirements and all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws/regulations. This includes subcontractors of WSP. Assists to identify, and provide contact information for, the local medical, fire, and law enforcement agencies closest to the Project site. Reviewing contract requirements related to safety and health with the construction contractor(s) and their subcontractors’ designated representatives; including, but not limited to, rules and procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE), allowable working hours, and special work permits or specialized work procedures. Informs WSP’s subcontractors’ designated representatives of the emergency response plan requirements respective to the Project site. Participates in daily tailboard meetings and other project meetings as required. Performs thorough periodic/random safety audits, reporting safety discrepancies/deficiencies. Audit results requiring corrective action, training, or other follow-up will be shared with WSP Management and Company. Observing and reporting unsafe work activities to WSP Management, and/or NV Energy safety representative on a defined cadence and in accordance with the 1st Application reporting platform. Facilitates the implementation and processing of the NV Energy 1st Application reporting on the program. This includes, but not limited to field engagement, job observation, safety meeting, and safety incidents, including injury, vehicle damage, equipment damage, inadvertent operation, near miss, hazard identification, good catch, serious injury/fatality exposure and work stoppage. Reviews construction contractor incident report and root cause analysis. Processes WSP and NV Energy incident report and root cause analysis. Maintains records to demonstrate Program compliance on the POWER360 software program and 1st Application. Files related to safety which include, but not limited to: Safety Manager Site Reports Contractor’s other Safety Training Logs and Certificates Contractor’s JHAs and tailboards Incident/Accident reports Verifying new WSP employees and all other project personnel complete the project EHS orientation training prior to working. Responsible for maintaining the project EHS orientation training completion roster and issuance of hard hat stickers. If required, notifies project personnel of orientation training expiration and verifies re-training is completed. Provides technical input into WSP employee and subcontractor accident, injury, and property damage/loss investigations and providing details to the corporate safety department. Ensures WSP follows NV Energy’s incident and accident reporting procedures as well as WSP company procedures as outlined in WSP’s Corporate Safety Plan. Monthly program safety statistic reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety management or closely related discipline, or demonstrated proven equivalent experience.
• OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent health and safety training.
• 10+ years of relevant overall experience as a safety manager of large complex electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and manage subordinate safety managers and coordinate work activities amongst stakeholders.
• Proven history of managing multi-site safety programs.
• In-depth understanding of: OSHA standards (especially 29 CFR 1926 for construction), State and local safety codes.
• Expertise in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to foster a culture of safety, not just enforce compliance.
• Skilled in developing and delivering safety training programs.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Proactive risk mitigation mindset.
• Ability to prepare and present executive-level progress reports, technical documentation, and briefings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, clients, and contractors under high-pressure situations.
• Capable of working across offices and geographic regions to support distributed project delivery.
• Record of ethical leadership, client stewardship, and operational excellence.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the overall field execution of WSP’s safety management scope of work for the Greenlink Nevada Program.
• Coordinate technical and operational aspects of safety, ensuring alignment with contract scope and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the WSP field safety liaison between NV Energy, contractors, consultants, and agency representatives
• Oversee the implementation of construction safety strategies and promote a culture of safety excellence.
• Participate in executive-level client briefings, board meetings, and progress reporting forums.
• Evaluate contractor safety performance and participate in performance reviews and closeout assessments.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives by promoting new tools, technologies, and process improvements.
• Communicating known job site hazards to WSP employees, WSP subcontractors, construction contractors, and NV Energy.
• Develop, maintain, and execute Project safety management plan and other safety related project execution plan documents.
• Develop, maintain, and execute WSP’s Site-Specific Safety Plan(s) for the Program.
• WSP’s Safety Manager will review all contractor(s) SSSPs and work plans to ensure compliance with NV Energy Safety Requirements and all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws/regulations. This includes subcontractors of WSP.
• Assists to identify, and provide contact information for, the local medical, fire, and law enforcement agencies closest to the Project site.
• Reviewing contract requirements related to safety and health with the construction contractor(s) and their subcontractors’ designated representatives; including, but not limited to, rules and procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE), allowable working hours, and special work permits or specialized work procedures.
• Informs WSP’s subcontractors’ designated representatives of the emergency response plan requirements respective to the Project site.
• Participates in daily tailboard meetings and other project meetings as required.
• Performs thorough periodic/random safety audits, reporting safety discrepancies/deficiencies.
• Audit results requiring corrective action, training, or other follow-up will be shared with WSP Management and Company.
• Observing and reporting unsafe work activities to WSP Management, and/or NV Energy safety representative on a defined cadence and in accordance with the 1st Application reporting platform.
• Facilitates the implementation and processing of the NV Energy 1st Application reporting on the program. This includes, but not limited to field engagement, job observation, safety meeting, and safety incidents, including injury, vehicle damage, equipment damage, inadvertent operation, near miss, hazard identification, good catch, serious injury/fatality exposure and work stoppage.
• Reviews construction contractor incident report and root cause analysis.
• Processes WSP and NV Energy incident report and root cause analysis.
• Maintains records to demonstrate Program compliance on the POWER360 software program and 1st Application.
• Files related to safety which include, but not limited to: Safety Manager Site Reports Contractor’s other Safety Training Logs and Certificates Contractor’s JHAs and tailboards Incident/Accident reports
• Verifying new WSP employees and all other project personnel complete the project EHS orientation training prior to working.
• Responsible for maintaining the project EHS orientation training completion roster and issuance of hard hat stickers.
• If required, notifies project personnel of orientation training expiration and verifies re-training is completed.
• Provides technical input into WSP employee and subcontractor accident, injury, and property damage/loss investigations and providing details to the corporate safety department.
• Ensures WSP follows NV Energy’s incident and accident reporting procedures as well as WSP company procedures as outlined in WSP’s Corporate Safety Plan.
• Monthly program safety statistic reporting.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level