Job Summary: -

Responsible for the policies and procedures that comprise the Company Safety program and protect our employees, customers, partners and the public from injury. This includes evaluating and implementing safety and health hazard controls in the workplace, routine hazard recognition inspection and training of field personnel in safety standards and proper use of construction equipment. You will work collaboratively with project management, field supervision, customers, and employees at all levels to minimize health and safety risks, teach safe work habits and manage compliance with applicable regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Continually develop, administer, update and implement Safety Program, project specific safety plans and specific work activity plans in accordance with the Company policies, OSHA/regulatory standards and work rules of the union agreements.
• Apply technical and regulatory expertise to ensure safe working conditions and continuous improvement of the companies programs.
• Identify, develop and implement programs to train supervision and employees in required safety practices.
• Lead and administer workers' compensation program, management of triage, injury investigation, and follow up with injured/ill employees. Liaison with workers compensation insurance company, transmit all necessary documentation. Follow claim to the finish.
• Personally organize, schedule, conduct, facilitate and/or perform:
• Preconstruction safety meetings with subcontractors and employees.
• Investigations and reporting for injury/incidents/near-miss events.
• Regular project safety audits and site assessments.
• New hire and transfer safety orientations, training and health testing.
• Safety reporting forms and documents.

• Collaborate with field personnel and management to assist in problem solving safety challenges and addressing safety opportunities.
• Assist in development of best practices with customers, unions and industry organizations (using technical data/resources, industry experience, legal standards, etc.)
• Continually promote and strengthen positive safety culture and behavior.
• Procure, maintain and manage all safety equipment and PPE.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the operating needs of the company or as directed by executive management.

Qualifications: -

• Bachelor's degree in safety management, construction management or education related field; or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five (5) years in a construction safety environment
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Active, valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record.
• Availability on occasional weekends and/or after-hours, as necessary to support project teams.
• Ability to reliably commute to job sites in the Tri-State area
• Large-scale project experience
• Safety oversight of multiple contractors
• Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Able to read and understand drawings and specifications
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• OSHA 30 Hour training (500 certification a plus)
• Able to work with minimal supervision and self-starter
• Computer literacy (MS Office a minimum)
• CSP, CHST, HAZWOPER certification a plus