Key Responsibilities
Safety Program Management
- Develop, implement, and maintain company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.
- Conduct jobsite inspections, audits, and safety evaluations to identify hazards and corrective actions.
- Partner with field leadership to assess risks and implement practical safety solutions.
- Develop and maintain site-specific safety plans as required.
Training & Employee Development
- Conduct new hire safety orientation and ongoing safety training.
- Provide OSHA-related training and support employee participation in safety certification programs.
- Maintain training records and certification documentation.
- Facilitate First Aid/CPR, aerial lift, forklift, excavator operator, and other required safety training.
- Support foremen and supervisors through leadership and safety development initiatives.
Incident Management & Compliance
- Investigate incidents, injuries, near misses, and property damage events.
- Perform root cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage OSHA logs and required regulatory reporting.
- Coordinate workers' compensation claims and return-to-work processes.
- Maintain insurance-related safety documentation, including EMR and insurance rating information.
Jobsite Safety Oversight
- Conduct regular visits to active project sites to evaluate working conditions and ensure compliance.
- Monitor subcontractor safety performance and verify adherence to company and project safety requirements.
- Ensure hazards are properly identified, controlled, corrected, or eliminated.
- Support hazardous material management and asbestos awareness initiatives.
Safety Administration
- Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation.
- Track and manage safety metrics, training records, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Complete and review pre-task plans, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and field safety reports.
- Assist in administering company safety recognition and incentive programs.
Equipment & PPE Management
- Oversee PPE requirements and distribution.
- Conduct inspections of safety equipment and tools to ensure safe operation.
- Coordinate removal or replacement of damaged or unsafe equipment.
Qualifications
Required
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety practices.
- Experience developing and implementing safety programs in a construction environment.
- Ability to conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.
- Strong organizational and recordkeeping abilities.
- Ability to build relationships with field personnel, supervisors, and subcontractors.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between job sites.
Preferred
- OSHA 500, CHST, ASP, CSP, or other relevant safety certifications.
- First Aid/CPR Instructor certification.
- Experience managing workers' compensation and insurance claims.
- Experience in commercial construction, mechanical contracting, or industrial environments.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to access active construction sites, including climbing ladders, scaffolding, and elevated work areas.
- Ability to walk uneven terrain and work in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to wear required PPE and perform field inspections in active construction environments.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person