Assistant Safety Director

Kokosing is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Located in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Regions, Kokosing's services include the construction of highways / bridges, industrial facilities / factories, data centers, marine, solar, advanced industrial, pipeline, and water / wastewater facilities, along with asphalt / concrete pavement and underground utilities.

For over 70 years, our family-owned company has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards.

With over $1.2 billion (and growing) in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Summary :

This role requires the ability to work and act both independently and under the direction of a Safety Director. This role is responsible for ongoing development, coordination, and implementation of Business Units programs to ensure continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the company’s objectives.

Responsibilities :

Strategic and operational focus for implementing company practices, fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization, and developing the safety staff through observations, conversations, development strategies to achieve results of Zero At-Risk Behaviors, and the performance of the following responsibilities :

• Develop meaningful and lasting relationships with internal team members and external personnel in keeping with the Core Values of the organization.
• Development of safety staff in their safety profession and their influence on our safety culture.
• Incorporate Company Safety & Health programs into field operations during project startup, operation planning, and tasks planning.
• Share and provide technical knowledge with safety staff, regional leaders, and project staff to proactively manage exposures related to the work being performed.
• Support safety training courses with development, delivery, and maintaining expectations in the field.
• Actively involved in the development and modifications of the Company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Communicate with all levels of the organization on company initiatives, Culture of Safety 24 / 7, and future of safety within the company.
• Participate in Business Unit Safety team and Regional Safety teams to maintain a focused vision towards Zero At-Risk Behaviors.
• Perform inspections, analysis, and report safety performance to internal and external clients.
• Collect data, identify, and report causes of incidents and near-hits and collaborate with operational leaders to identify corrective measures and ensure these processes are implemented on the job site.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• A collaborative, solution-focused approach with the ability to manage complex issues and drive completion of work in cross-functional teams.
• Possess excellent verbal and written skills of technical documents and business correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent computer skills - Microsoft Office Suite software : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and associated terminology is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification, Associate Safety Professional (ASP), and / or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• 10+ years of previous relatable experience is preferred. Pertinent professional experience may be substituted for the above educational preference.

Benefits :

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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