Safety Project Manager

Chola Risk is looking for a Safety Project Manager based in Chhattisgarh, India, with 10 to 15 years of HSE experience. The candidate will lead construction safety compliance, risk management, audits, JSA/HIRA approvals, and contractor safety coordination. An engineering degree and AICTE/SCTE&VT recognized diploma in industrial safety are required.

Chola Risk is seeking a Safety Project Manager in Chhattisgarh to oversee construction safety management at project sites. The role involves managing risk areas, reviewing JSAs/HIRAs, conducting site safety audits and PTW checks, leading incident management, facilitating HSE training and promotional drives, and driving compliance with client and contractor safety protocols.

1. Administer/manage construction safety at the site and put in place a system to manage risk areas at the site. 2. Actively engage with the client to understand their safety expectations, requirements and standards, ensuring these are integrated into the project safety management system. 3. Collaborate with Main contractors for safety planning, ensuring that all safety protocols are adhered to and fostering a culture of safety across the site. 4. Foster a culture of safety consciousness among all project stakeholders, encouraging a proactive approach towards safety. 5. Review and approve the JSA/HIRA of each area submitted by safety officers of contractors. 6. Conduct regular audits at the site to identify weak areas and suggest corrective measures. 7. Perform random checks on Permit to Work to ensure compliance with safety procedures. 8. Manage incidents and documentation for reporting and record keeping. 9. Encourage reporting of near misses besides other incidents, recording and analysing them, and planning and implementing corrective actions. 10. Organize HSE promotion activities like toolbox talks, pep talks, monthly HSE celebrations, periodic HSE reviews, housekeeping drives, and walkthroughs by top officials. 11. Submit plan for toolbox talks and pep talks. 12. Provide guidance and training to site personnel on safety practices and protocols. 13. Ensure continuous improvement in safety standards by promoting a culture of learning and adherence to best practices. 14. Regularly monitor the team’s usage of the EHS software, provide constructive feedback, recognize effective usage, and address resistance to ensure full adoption. 15. Organize and lead committee meetings, and discuss safety performance, challenges and strategic decisions.

1. Graduate in engineering in Mechanical / Electrical / Civil / Construction Management / Environmental Science. 2. Must have a SCTE&VT/AICTE recognized degree or diploma in industrial safety with a paper in construction safety. 3. 15+ years of overall experience, out of which at least 10 years must be in the HSE function.

Cholamandalam MS Risk Services Limited (Chola MS Risk Services) is an Indian Health, Safety, Sustainability and Risk Engineering consulting company established in 1994. It is a 50:50 joint venture between the Murugappa Group and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, Japan. The company provides specialized risk-management and EHS solutions to organizations across multiple industries. Its major services include Process Safety, Construction Safety, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Environment & Sustainability, Industrial Hygiene, Logistics & Road Safety, Safety Training and Insurance Support Services. The company says it has completed more than 15,000 projects across 50+ sectors and has a team of 500+ EHS professionals. For this particular vacancy, the company is especially relevant to HSE professionals because Construction Safety is one of its dedicated consulting domains, covering construction safety management, risk mitigation, safety systems and site safety practices