Employee‑owned Northwest general contractor building innovative commercial, institutional and industrial projects.
Lead site safety planning, audits, training and compliance for construction projects.
11 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Onsite
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Fire Suppression
Electrical
Design and Engineering
Project Management and Coordination
Landscaping
Masonry
Demolition
Electronic Security
Sector Specialisms
Private-sector work
Institutional entities
Office buildings
Production plants
Residential
Commercial
STEM educational buildings
Habitat and zoological facilities
Role
Description
safety audits
safety plans
incident investigation
data analysis
osha inspections
safety reporting
Oversee job site safety audits and inspections, ensuring corrective safety observations and violations are documented and corrected immediately.
Foster and promote a company-wide healthy safety culture.
Create and distribute project specific safety performance reports to all Project Managers and Superintendents on a monthly basis.
Develop site-specific safety plans for various projects alongside the project teams; ensure subcontractors and vendors submit required safety documentation and implement their safety plans and comply with Lewis's safety standards
Support Site Safety Coordinators.
Ensure safety boards, equipment and site-specific materials are supplied at each site.
Represent Lewis in matters relating to OSHA site visits and inspections.
Ensure accurate documentation of safety plans, procedures, violations, and corrective action.
Provide advice and guidance on safe work practices.
Conduct data analyses, identify trends, recommend corrective actions, and provide updates to Lewis Leadership Team.
Facilitate incident investigations and root cause analyses and communicate findings to all Lewis employees.
Requirements
procore
hazwoper
csp
bachelor's
5+ years
communication
Required management skills include strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work and communicate effectively
Working knowledge of Worker’s Compensation regulations; Occupational Safety & Health rules and regulations; and the ability to identify and resolve safety hazards is required.
Technical knowledge of the following is required: Asbestos exposure; Lead exposure; Flammable storage; Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER); Respirator fit training; Equipment – Crane, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, Forklift, etc.; Rigging/ Signaling; Fall Protection; Confined Space; Scaffolding; Trench/Excavation; Blood-borne pathogens; Electrical safety; Defensive Driving; and Flagging.
Bachelor’s or associate degree in environmental health and sciences, Occupational Safety, or related field; (preferred)
Proficient computer skills; and the ability to write pre-task plans, job hazard analyses and work plans.
Computer proficiency required; experience with Procore or other safety tracking and reporting systems is preferred.
Proactive and responsive to job site needs and/or concerns and ability to resolve complex problems.
5+ years of experience in a safety role, preferably in construction.
Professional certification, such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, SMS (required)
Ability to collect and interpret data and apply it in a practical approach.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 1886
Year Established
Operates since 1886, with a significant move to Seattle in 1939.
Employee-Owned 2008
Year of Ownership Change
Transitioned to employee ownership, fostering entrepreneurial spirit.
Projects $20M-$200M
Project Value Range
Engages in major builds with in-house concrete and steel capabilities.
Serves a wide range of sectors—from healthcare and education to biotech, office, hospitality, and industrial facilities.
Pioneers in lean construction and BIM, their teams employ pull-planning and virtual design to streamline schedules and reduce risk.
Has delivered notable projects like high-rise residential towers, research labs, hospitals, and cultural venues across the Pacific Northwest.
A reputation for innovation shows in adopting new technologies—cutting-edge shoring methods, global material procurement, and predictive safety platforms.
Culture + Values
Since 1886
Year of Establishment
The company has been locally owned and committed to making a positive impact for clients and the community every day.
Every employee is an owner.
People are personally invested in the success of our clients and empowered to take swift action.
Teams are tenacious when it comes to getting it right, day in and day out, to deliver quality buildings that stand the test of time.
Environment + Sustainability
By 2029
Fleet Electrification Target
Aim to transition to a fully electric truck fleet by 2029, significantly reducing emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.
80 tons
CO2 Reduction from Fleet Improvements
Scaled fleet improvements are expected to save over 80 tons of CO₂ annually, equivalent to removing 52 cars from the road.
127k board-feet
Lumber Reclamation
Reclaimed 127,000 board-feet of lumber during office renovations, promoting sustainable building practices.
Piloting fully electric F-150 Lightning trucks with plans to retrofit jobsite infrastructure for on-site charging.
Operational tactics include employee transit subsidies, no-idling policies, paperless projects, green housekeeping, low-VOC materials, and energy-/water-efficient offices.
Inclusion & Diversity
welcomes people of all races, ethnicities, genders and backgrounds
corporate giving and employee volunteer programs support Pride NW, ACE Mentor Program and other diversity initiatives
DEI efforts feature 'active listening' and continuing conversations within the company and industry