Overview
McAlvain has an opportunity for a Safety Director to join their team in Boise, ID. 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.
Responsibilities
- Plans, implements and updates safety and risk management policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Plans and implements programs and materials to train managers and employees in safety practices, compliance with regulations, risk management, and supervisor’s accountability.
- 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.
- 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.
- Compiles and submits reports as required by regulatory agencies, and prepares defenses for the appeal of citations.
- Reviews site safety conditions and assists in developing plans for improvements with project leadership team, and documents this information in Procore.
- Documents site conditions focusing on safety items and project safety conditions through photographs and written reports.
- Maintains confidential safety and risk management files and records.
- Oversee the administration of the workers compensation program including the preparation, coordination and resolution of claims.
- Supports safety managers during their site trainings and monthly meetings with project teams.
- Discusses jobsite infractions with the safety manager and assists in coming up with improvements.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reports to Project Director on a regular basis regarding the effectiveness of the company’s safety and risk management programs, including preparing, implementing, and monitoring an annual budget.
- Measures, audits and evaluates the effectiveness of safety mission and goals by compiling and tracking loss data, and performing trending and analysis.
- Develops, administers and monitors an annual safety budget.
- Mentors current and upcoming safety managers.
- Represents the company in community or industry safety organizations.
- Holds specialty training, as required and needed.
- Responds to safety concerns brought to their attention.
- Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelors’ degree preferred or at least 8-12 years of construction safety experience, or a combination of both.Proven track record of successful OSHA ratings, loss-work records, EMR trainings, etc.Certification / License Requirements :
OSHA 30-hour training requiredFirst Aid & CPR Instructor’s Certification requiredOSHA outreach instructor (OSHA 500) preferredCertified Safety Professional (CSP), Associated Safety Professional (ASP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or other safety certifications are desirableValid Driver’s License with a good driving recordCritical Skills :
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and employees at all levels of the organizationAbility 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.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.MS Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situationsAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the workplaceAbility to be extremely organizedEssential Duties and Responsibilities
(other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)
Maintain and enforce safety and risk management policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.Develop training programs for managers and employees in safety practices, regulatory compliance, risk management, and supervisor accountability.Lead accident and injury investigations and assist in preparation of materials and reports for hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.Inspect worksites to detect hazards, verify compliance, determine and implement corrective or preventive measures, and follow up on effectiveness.Prepare regulatory reports and defenses for citations when required.Review site safety conditions and collaborate with project leadership on improvement plans; document information in Procore.Document site conditions focusing on safety items through photos and reports; maintain confidential safety files and records.Oversee workers compensation program administration, including claims coordination and resolution.Support safety managers during site trainings and monthly meetings with project teams.Discuss jobsite infractions with safety managers and help implement improvements.Review construction documents pre-bid for safety, insurance, and risk considerations; advise estimating personnel on special requirements.Post-award, oversee site-specific safety program implementation and review subcontract documents for safety compliance.Report to Project Director on safety program effectiveness and participate in budgeting.Measure and analyze safety program performance and loss data.Mentor safety managers and represent the company in safety organizations.Provide required training and respond to safety concerns in a timely manner.Maintain punctual attendance for this role.Benefits
100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for employee plansHealth Savings Account (HSA) with monthly Employer Contribution401k with matchingLife Insurance & Disability paid for by Big-DVoluntary supplemental plans available to sign up forPTO & HolidaysVehicle Allowance or VehicleAdditional Job Information
Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.
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