We are LBS and we specialize in operational excellence for defense mission and public critical infrastructure and facilities, globally. We offer turnkey operation and management solutions to reduce risk and life-cycle costs. As people-focused, safety-minded collaborators we are committed to unlocking the potential held by a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Join us and be involved in projects in our growing organization that partners with national, state, and local government agencies, multilateral institutions and commercial industry clients.

At the core of everything we do are our values: safety, ethics, respect, value, inclusion, community and excellence. These values are instilled into all of our relationships, projects, programs, and activities enabling us to provide solutions that have a positive impact on society.

LBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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.

• 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

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

• LBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
• 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.

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Minimum Years Experience: 10+ years
• Travel Required: 10%
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: BOSTON - SUMMER ST
• All locations: US-MA-Boston