Safety Secutity Manager at Dragados USA in Norfolk, Virginia

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Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR's 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.


The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of VINCI Construction, Dragados, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project -the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).


The project scope across a 9-mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45 diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America.


Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Report and make recommendations to Project Safety Manager regarding project and management strategies as it relates to operation facilities and security processes.
• Ensure implementation of effective facility and security management policies across the business; act as first point of contact
• Review and manage all operational systems including preventive and corrective maintenance, term contract works, unscheduled maintenance
• Collaborate with the Project Safety Manager and HR to develop an on-going program to ensure employee awareness and compliance to Company Health & Safety, and Environment and Security policies
• Prepare and maintain building capacity data, continually plan ahead for changes in activities that will impact the project properties
• Negotiate with service providers and contractors to effect cost reductions
• Manage safety and security onboarding process by issuing project badges and parking passes.
• Manage maintenance of the security guards facilities to ensure they are in health and safety compliance.
• Prepare, implement and maintain a security plan in compliance with the owners requirements.
• Create and oversee all emergency evacuation drills for all project facilities.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Proven ability to work toward stringent deadlines
• Ability to communicate business decisions and changes to working practices clearly
• Ability to demonstrate a professional and objective perspective at all times
• Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and adaptable approach to shift patterns and hours of work, ability to work flexible hours from time to time
• Finely tuned political awareness and excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Confident in presentation skills, both internally and client-facing
• Ability to build fast and credible relationships with Senior Management and clients; ability to challenge and influence when necessary
• A 'can-do' attitude and resilient character with the ability to manage expectations
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Benefits:

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an "at will" employment relationship.

Dragados USA Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.



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Preferred



Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest



Team Player : Works well as a member of a group



Thought Provoking : Capable of making others think deeply on a subject



Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them



Motivations




Preferred



Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks



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