Project Safety Manager, Capital Projects

Overview

Project Safety Manager, Capital Projects

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety management plans tailored to the scale and complexity of the greenfield project.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with Singapore’s Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) and Building and Construction Authority (BCA) guidelines.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions to ensure the work environment meets all safety standards.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in local safety regulations, construction standards, and international best practices related to health and safety, ensuring the project’s compliance at all times.
• Ensure comprehensive safety training programs are ready for workers, contractors, and subcontractors, including inductions and specialized training for high-risk activities.
• Promote safety awareness across all levels of the project team through regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Foster a culture of safety-first mentality, ensuring that all employees and contractors recognize their individual responsibilities in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Lead the preparation and review of risk assessments and method statements for various construction activities, ensuring that risks are effectively controlled and mitigated.
• Implement a system for hazard identification, reporting, and incident investigation to ensure all accidents and near-misses are thoroughly investigated, with corrective actions and root cause analysis conducted.
• Oversee and ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safety signage, and other safety systems to reduce accidents.
• Manage and track all safety incidents and accidents, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to relevant authorities such as Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
• Provide timely and detailed incident investigations and develop action plans to prevent recurrence, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Produce regular safety performance reports for senior management, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement.
• Evaluate safety performance of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring they adhere to project-specific safety protocols.
• Conduct safety audits and ensure that contractors provide appropriate documentation (e.g., safety certifications, equipment checks, and insurance).
• Lead and support contractors in the development of their own safety plans and ensure they are adequately implemented on-site.
• Develop, review, and implement effective emergency response and evacuation plans, ensuring that all personnel are trained and familiar with emergency procedures.
• Conduct regular emergency drills and tests to ensure all personnel know how to respond in case of an emergency, such as fire, structural failure, or medical emergencies.
• Coordinate with local emergency services and authorities to ensure that safety protocols are aligned with Singapore’s regulations and guidelines.
• Oversee and manage security operations at construction site.
• Ensure active pest control and ECM programs in place to meet public health and safety standards considering NEA, BCA and other authorities’ requirements.
• Lead regular inspections to ensure construction site SHSS (Safety and Health Management System) is in place and passes authority auditing.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Safety Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in construction safety management, with a strong track record in large-scale, complex construction projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Singapore’s WSHA, BCA guidelines, and other local safety regulations.
• Experience with safety management systems, risk assessments, HSE audits, and incident investigations in the construction industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and train a diverse range of personnel.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple safety concerns on a large-scale project.
• Certification in Construction Safety Management (e.g., WSQ Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) certification).
• NEBOSH or OSHA certification is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of green construction practices and sustainability in the context of safety.
• Fluency in Mandarin is a plus, given the bilingual nature of Singapore’s workforce.