What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Safety Advisor position at McCarl's Inc.?
The Construction Safety Advisor is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe working environment on all construction projects. This role provides expert guidance to site management and workers on safety practices, ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and fosters a proactive safety culture. The Safety Advisor acts as a resource for identifying hazards, mitigating risks, and ensuring that all safety programs and policies are effectively implemented.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSafety Compliance and Oversight
- Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations, as well as company safety policies.
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify unsafe conditions, practices, or equipment.
- Assist in the development and implementation of site-specific safety plans and procedures.
- Ensure all subcontractors and vendors comply with project safety requirements.
- Deliver safety orientations and toolbox talks for employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
- Provide ongoing training to promote hazard recognition and safe work practices.
- Coach and mentor workers and supervisors to enhance safety performance and accountability.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes.
- Prepare detailed incident reports and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Support return-to-work and corrective action processes following incidents.
- Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, audits, training, and incident reports.
- Generate and submit required safety performance reports to management and clients.
- Track leading and lagging indicators to measure safety performance.
- Work closely with project managers, foremen, and crews to integrate safety into daily operations.
- Participate in pre-task planning and job hazard analysis (JHA) reviews.
- Act as a liaison between field staff and corporate safety leadership.
- Provide guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) selection, use, and care.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety systems, processes, and culture.
- Stay current on industry safety trends, best practices, and regulatory updates.
- Support company-wide safety initiatives and contribute to long-term safety goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
- OSHA 30-hour Construction certification (required).
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on active construction sites.
Travel Requirement
This position requires travel to and from jobsites and extended overnight stays are expected.
Physical Requirements
Will frequently sit, use of hands/fingers, talk/hear. Will frequently stand, walk, grasp, reach w/ hands/arms, bend/stoop/kneel/squat/crawl. Lift up to 30lbs. Near vision. Ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Will frequently be in an office. For the most part, ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in typical office environment. Will frequently be on a job or shop site. Moderate noise level. Employees must use personal protective equipment as deemed necessary by the industry/construction safety standards and/or by McCarl's safety policy and procedures.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each activity, duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required, however are not comprehensive. Items may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
McCarl's and Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or on any other characteristic protected by law.