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Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for a Full-Time Safety Manager to join our management team helping oversee the MBTA Commuter Rail Safety Resiliency Project. Be involved in projects with our PM/CM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Your Impact Provides oversight of Design-Builder's safety program to include reporting, staffing and training. Advise the Authority on trends and areas of concern relating to Design-Builder's safety plan implementation. Coordinates with the Construction Manager and Resident Engineer to review safety risks inherent in upcoming field operations in each project area. Develops and maintains a safety reporting program, provides safety updates to the Project Management Team, and tracks safety performance metrics. Conduct daily documented inspections of job sites, machinery, and safety equipment to help identify and correct potential safety hazards. Promote health and safety education, awareness and engagement through scheduled meetings. Verify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and monitor for proper fit and use. Maintain PPE inventory and assign to WSP team. Prepare specialized accident/incident reports and corrective action plans as required by the MBTA Safety Plan and Right-of-Way Rule Book. Utilize E-Builder to manage and maintain safety documentation. Ability to work as a team member without close supervision. Attends construction meetings with client and contractors Reviews all work plans, site hazard analyses and other related submittals and provides recommendations to the project manager, or their designee. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Proven ability to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.  Other duties as assigned Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years relevant experience working on heavy rail projects within a live right-of-way. Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Demonstrated experience as Safety Manager with significant underground utility, at-grade railroad crossing, and signal upgrade construction experience within a live right-of-way around operating work trains. Professional safety certification in one or more of the following (CSP, ASP, CHST or STS), along with various OSHA training. Effective writing and verbal communication skills are required, along with hands-on computer experience. Valid driver's license Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

E-Builder Experience  Industry Certification  Proficiency with MS Office including WORD, Excel and Power Point Familiarity with FRA Safety Regulations and compliance including working on, or near tracks and equipment, riding on equipment, securing equipment and blue flagging This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP. Relocation assistance is available for this position 

Additional Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Additional Details Travel Required: 10% Job Status: Regular Employee Type: Full Primary Location: BOSTON - SUMMER ST All locations: US-MA-Boston About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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