Safety and Health Manager – Germany

Job title:

Safety and Health Manager – Germany

Company

Conti Federal Services

Job description

This position does not require relocation; however, it requires periodic travel to various project sites and company offices, as required.Conti Federal Services, LLC (Conti Federal) is a leading global construction and engineering company that has delivered some of the most demanding projects for the U.S. federal government. With roots dating back more than 115 years, Conti Federal specializes in disaster preparedness and recovery, classified and secure construction, critical infrastructure, and environmental remediation. We offer world-class service to our clients while remaining committed to our core values of safety, integrity, and compliance.With offices located worldwide, the Conti Federal team prides itself on its diverse workforce and promotes an entrepreneurial and energetic atmosphere. We are looking for a candidate with a can-do attitude who wants to join our growing team, which is filled with boundless professional opportunities and career progression. We are committed to individual career development by offering a challenging yet learning-oriented culture that seeks to retain and promote from within the organization.If you are looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic company, we want to hear from you!To learn more about Conti Federal, please visitGeneral Position DescriptionThe Safety & Health Manager (SHM) ensures the maximum safety performance and awareness of everyone associated with the company by overseeing the administration of all safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures established in Conti Federal’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Program.The SHM reports to the Director of Safety and Health and is responsible for the implementation of the companywide safety, health, and environmental programs as well as site-specific safety, health, and environmental plans. The SHM works closely with all levels of management to analyze safety trends and is the lead on facilitating ways to improve safety across the company.Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHO) working on various projects in Germany.
• Develop Accident Prevention Plans and Site Safety and Health Plans for new projects and ensure they are implemented and maintained by the SSHOs.
• Analyze companywide safety trends and works with all levels of management to drive improvement in safety performance.
• Oversee company compliance with specified safety, health, and environmental requirements, including but not limited to EM385, OSHA, DOT, and EPA.
• Ensure all safety and health operations and policies comply with the applicable client program, contract, and/or task order requirements.
• Ensure SSHOs are generating and maintaining all project documentation (i.e., Daily Reports, Field Notes, Audits, AHAs, Take 5s, Mishap Investigations, Weekly Safety Meetings, Safety Data Sheets, etc.) onsite and/or electronically.
• Ensure the SSHOs collaborate with Project Teams to enforce policies and procedures and address non-compliance among all employees and trade partners.
• Conducts frequent site visits and attends planning meetings to ensure the safety, health, and environmental program is functioning properly; makes corrections and improvements, as necessary.
• Ensure SSHOs are effectively coaching the Project Team regarding proper safety behavior.
• Ensure SSHOs are effectively providing technical support to the Project Teams during the planning and implementation of activities so that all operations will be executed safely.
• Ensure the project medical surveillance programs are implemented as required (i.e., HAZWOPER physical, respiratory clearance, etc.).
• Interface with the company’s insurance provider, OSHA, and the client on all job inspections and safety, health, and environmental related issues.
• Oversee the SSHO coordination with project specific occupational physicians regarding employee injuries, work status, and employee appointments. Ensure the case is documented in detail until the employee is fully released. Manage the case to return employees back to work quickly and in good health.
• Oversee mishap investigations and recommend/implement corrective actions.
• Deliver EM385, OSHA, DOT, and EPA required training as needed.
• Updates the corporate Safety, Health, Environmental, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manuals.

Qualifications

• For Security Clearance Requirements – must be a US Citizen.
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant safety, health, and environmental experience in the industrial, construction, or environmental fields with progressively greater responsibility.
• Certified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST).
• Certified (or in pursuit of certification) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Card or USACE EM385-1-1 40-Hour training valid within the past 5 years.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER with current 8-Hour Refresher.
• Currently certified as a First Aid/CPR Provider or Instructor. Detailed knowledge of EM385, OSHA, DOT, and EPA safety, health, and environmental standards and regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of Air Monitoring/Sampling.
• Has developed and delivered EM385, OSHA, DOT, and EPA training.
• The ideal candidate must also possess:

• Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record of successfully managing others.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Solid time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to traverse, climb, and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather, including but not limited to confined spaces and work at heights; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, crawling, stretching.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Pay/BenefitsConti Federal offers great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision on the first day of your employment. Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as well.All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.Conti Federal is an equal opportunity employer and does not promote or enforce any preferences or workforce balancing on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, or national origin.

Expected salary

Location

Baumholder, Rheinland-Pfalz

Job date

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:00:40 GMT

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