One of the nation’s top union structural steel erecting companies is searching for a Director of Safety & Risk Management.
In business for over 45 years, the firm has grown significantly in the last five years and continues to expand in scope and territory to service a large and diverse client base such as Amazon, Ford and Target as well as top construction firms and steel fabricators.
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), this role will be responsible for leading the safety function across all operations and locations. The incumbent will be responsible for establishing systems, protocols, and accountabilities that result in strong employee engagement, compliance, and operational excellence. This position will strategically balance costs and return on necessary and desired safety initiatives.
POSITION SUMMARY
Essential Functions
Work directly with the Chief Operating Officer and field leadership to establish and maintain a strong safety culture.
Serve as subject matter expert on health and safety.
Produce policies, programs and initiatives to promote the safety program, improve the company's safety record and correct identified deficiencies.
Ensure all safety programs and policies are effectively communicated to all employees.
Provide support to project managers and superintendents to comply with the rules and regulations related to safety.
Develop job specific safety requirements as needed.
Work with local union representatives on training and safety initiatives.
Lead the development and continuous improvement of safety policies and procedures.
Ensure that all health, safety, and environmental programs are designed to be compliant with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Develop and oversee all metrics associated with safety performance.
Conduct periodic safety audits/inspections at jobsites to ensure compliance and support area managers in following action plans, ensuring prompt resolution of any identified issues.
Drive consistency and standardization of safety programs.
Develop, deliver, and/or oversee training to employees in accordance with OH&S Act, OSHA, environmental regulations, and company standards.
Prepare and present to the senior leadership team on health and safety initiatives and performance metrics.
Identify safety issues and ways in which to solve them.
Maintain records of training and track the need for training updates.
Respond immediately to take control of major incidents on job sites.
Perform investigations, including root cause analysis, and prepare detailed records of incidents.
Lead injury management efforts to ensure injured employees receive the appropriate medical treatment.
Develop light duty and return-to-work strategies for injured employees.
Work with the workers’ compensation adjuster to close claims.
Keep detailed and accurate records of safety metrics and reports to Leadership Team on safety issues, incidents and outcomes.
Prepare individual safety pre-qualification documents and presentations for client submittals and marketing materials.
Present safety program at client meetings when invited.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with job site safety regulations and requirements.
The information listed above is a summary of the position and not a complete job description. Other competencies, skillsets, and experiences are needed.
Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Minimum of 10 years of safety experience in the construction industry as a safety professional.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of OSHA standards and the ability to conduct training for each discipline.
Have working knowledge and ability to perform the essential functions listed in this job description.
Have solid interpersonal skills, must be able to work well with the construction project site team, owners and construction management firms.
Must have the ability to speak with construction workers in a respectful, coaching manner.
Must have the ability to use the power of persuasion to elicit behavioral change.
Must be familiar with heavy construction tools, equipment, materials and methods of construction.
Familiarity with steel erection preferred.
Moderate Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to travel for meetings or job site visits - approximately 20%.
Company Benefits Package Includes:
Please reach out to Mallory McQuistan at 605-231-5513 or mallory.mcquistan@gogpac.com with any questions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
