Construction Safety Manager Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of construction safety manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for hands-on review of construction safety plans and act as an expert consultant for complex safety strategies based on project need.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• NEBOSH construction certificate or appropriate Health and Safety qualification
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate would be desirable
• Possession of technical knowledge of safety competency elements and occupational hazards, knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT compliance and other safety standards pertaining to the construction services and building materials industries
• Demonstrates commitment to Beyond Zero principles and safe work practices
• Completion of an OSHA 500 Construction Trainer's Course preferred, minimum of OSHA 30 Hour Construction course completed
• A professional designation such as CRSP would be an asset
• Certification as a Construction Safety Officer (CSO), or equivalent
• Solid understanding of legal health and safety guidelines, policies, and principles

In response to your job posting for construction safety manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership within group and to construction staff regarding subcontractor relations, design specifications, safety and quality control issues, production schedules, and communication of regulations and company policies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Monitor contractors on various sites across Western Canada and conduct periodic site safety inspections ensuring issues of non-compliance are addressed accordingly
• Maintain a reporting mechanism for Health & Safety Concerns and Governing Bodies field visit reports/ orders
• Develop and implement safety seminars and update meetings, including changes due to amendments to related legislation and regulations for construction colleagues
• Post-secondary education with a focus in the Health and Safety field will be given preference
• CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) Designation preferred or in progress
• CHSO (Construction Health & Safety Officer) Certification or NCSO (National Construction Safety Officer) obtained or in progress
• Exposure to construction industry, including construction safety practices and procedures
• Experience with the interpretation of related Health and Safety legislation

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the construction safety manager position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for suggestions to PM and construction management personnel to assure project compliance with all safety provisions of the contract, including all applicable health and safety plans, and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Solid knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment, HITRA preferred
• Confined space rescue and retrieval training
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with excellent organization and motivational skills
• Heavy equipment operation, equipment setbacks and best practices
• Large-scale remedial activity
• Landfill construction, operation and closure
• Dewatering of ash
• Impoundment closures

I am excited to be applying for the position of construction safety manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and direction to construction staff regarding subcontractor relations, design specifications, safety and quality control issues, production schedules, and communication of regulations and Company policies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience working with and applying Federal and Local codes/regulations, especially EPA, DEC, FRA, OSHA, PESH, and ADA regulations, NY State and NY City fire and building code requirements, DOT, FTA, FCC, and PTSB regulations/guidelines
• Industry experience – Transportation / Energy / Utilities
• Or equivalent experience with managing safety on construction projects
• Fluency in German and English (verbal / written)
• Experience with Bridge construction preferred
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) strongly preferred
• Extensive experience with hazard assessment, data analysis root cause investigation
• Strong technical expertise in the area of construction safety/equipment installation, in multi-national corporations

I would like to submit my application for the construction safety manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice/consultation to client on construction matters, including compliance with federal/state laws & regulations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Thorough knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in electrical 230 kV and above substation and transmission line construction electrical work
• Completion of/or aptitude to attain OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Safety Training certification
• Experience with Safety, QA/QC, scheduling, cost controls
• Understanding of Windows-based software and tools
• Formal safety training including OSHA 30 (500 Preferred ) in the construction industry and training in scaffolding, steel erection, emergency response, fall management, excavation and confined space, hazardous waste
• Experience with a general contractor preferred
• Industrial & Commercial Construction / Remediation & Excavation
• Industry experience – Transportation / Energy / Utilities / Mining / Earthwork