Safety Director

Description

The Safety Director is responsible for developing, maintaining and implementing an effective safety program for McAlvain and the projects they are assigned to. This involves maintaining the written safety program and verifying implementation of the program in the field. The Safety Director will coordinate efforts with the safety managers and superintendents who are responsible for field implementation and support.

• Measures, audits and evaluates effectiveness of safety mission and goals by compiling and tracking loss data, and performing trending and analysis.
• Supports to safety managers during their site trainings and monthly meetings they may be attending with project teams
• Mentors current and upcoming safety managers
• Plans, implements and updates safety and risk management policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries. Assists in the preparation of material and/or reports for company’s use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Responds to safety concerns brought to their attention
• Plans and implements programs and materials to train managers and employees in safety practices, compliance with regulations, risk management, and supervisor’s accountability.
• Represents the company in community or industry safety organizations
• Inspects company worksites to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards and to verify compliance with safety and risk management policy and regulations. Determines corrective or preventative measures for existing or potential hazards and follows up to verify measures have been implemented.
• After a contract is awarded, oversee the implementation of a site-specific safety program and review subcontract documents to ensure compliance with the company’s safety requirements.
• Oversee the administration of the workers compensation program including the preparation, coordination and resolution of claims.
• Prior to bid time, review construction documents for project safety, insurance, and other risk related issues. Advise estimating personnel of special requirements to consider when preparing design build, joint venture, construction management, or hard bids.
• Maintains confidential safety and risk management files and records.
• Discusses jobsite infractions with the safety manager assists in coming up with improvements
• Documents site conditions focusing on safety items and project safety conditions through photographs and written reports
• Compiles and submits reports as required by regulatory agencies, and prepares defenses for the appeal of citations.
• Develops, administers and monitors an annual safety budget.
• Reviews site safety conditions and assists in developing plans for improvements with project leadership team, and documents this information in Procore
• Reports to Project Director on a regular basis regarding the effectiveness of the company’s safety and risk management programs. Include preparing, implementing, and monitoring an annual budget.

Requirements

Critical Skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace
• First Aid & CPR Instructor’s Certification required
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one group situations
• OSHA outreach instructor (OSHA 500) preferred
• Intermediate level understanding and usage of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Bachelors’ degree preferred or at least 8-12 years of construction safety experience, or a combination of both
• Holds specialty training, as required and needed
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associated Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or other safety certifications are desirable
• Proven track record of successful OSHA ratings, loss-work records, EMR trainings, etc.
• Ability to write safety policies and procedures, training programs, reports, business correspondence, safety manuals, responses to government agencies and other communications as they relate to Safety.
• Ability to be extremely organized
• OSHA 30-hour training required
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organization
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information including, but not limited to general business periodicals, legal documents, federal and state safety documents, regulatory and compliance mandates, workers’ compensation reports, etc.

Benefits

• 401k w/ match
• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for employee plans.
• Vehicle Allowance or Vehicle
• Life Insurance & Disability paid for by Big-D
• PTO & Holidays
• Voluntary supplemental plans available to sign up for as well
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly Employer Contribution

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance