Safety Manager

Project Site Safety Manager

The Project Site Safety Manager is responsible for the overall administration, implementation, and enforcement of safety policies and procedures on assigned projects. This position serves as the primary safety leader on-site, promoting a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements. The Site Safety Manager must take an active role in professional development, provide leadership to field personnel, and proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards. This role requires punctuality, attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Kovach's Mission and Values

Our Mission:

Kovach's mission is crystal clear: to cultivate a thriving and profitable company that stands as a beacon of growth and opportunity. We are steadfastly dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals not only succeed but flourish. In doing so, we aim to strike a harmonious balance between robust financial health and a nurturing space for all our team members.

At Kovach, we believe in sharing our success with the people who make it possible. Our employees are the driving force behind everything we achieve, which is why we proudly offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This program allows you to become an owner of the company, giving you a direct stake in its growth and prosperity. As the company continues to succeed, so does the value of your shares, offering you a powerful opportunity to build wealth and benefit from our long-term success. With an ESOP, your contributions directly impact both your future and the company's future, creating a true partnership in our continued growth.

Our Core Values:

• Positivity: Easy to work with, trusting, team player, and good communicator.
• Own It: Reliable, responsible, follows through, trustworthy, thorough.
• Expertise: Intelligent, innovative, and coachable.
• Grit: Tough, strong work ethic, and finds a way to get it done.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• On-Site Leadership: Lead and monitor all safety efforts of Kovach employees and subcontractors, conducting weekly project safety toolbox talks and enforcing company safety policies. Arrive at the job site promptly at the required start time as indicated by the Project Superintendent.
• Safety Culture: Champion and promote the Kovach safety culture through leadership, coaching, and accountability.
• Safety Compliance: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Kovach safety policies, OSHA regulations, client requirements, and applicable construction safety standards. Ensure compliance through consistent enforcement and documentation.
• Coordination: Coordinate with project supervision to ensure all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection systems, and safety materials are available, properly maintained, and utilized correctly.
• Communication: Strictly adhere to Kovach's safety protocols and project-specific requirements. Communicate all safety concerns, incidents, and corrective actions immediately to the Project Superintendent and Safety Director.
• Injury Reporting and Investigation: Manage injury reporting procedures, assist with incident investigations, and ensure timely communication to the Company Safety Director.
• Hazard Identification: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards while implementing corrective actions to prevent incidents.
• Planning and Documentation: Assist project teams with daily pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), safety audits, inspections, and all required safety documentation.
• Training and Development: Provide coaching, mentoring, and safety training to field personnel to improve overall safety awareness and performance.
• Team Collaboration: Promote a team-oriented environment focused on the safety and well-being of all employees on-site.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate initiative and actively seek opportunities to improve safety programs, processes, and personal knowledge of construction operations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (issued within the past 3 years) required.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, fall protection, aerial lifts, rigging, cranes, and construction safety best practices.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and safety training.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Proficiency with safety reporting and documentation systems preferred.
• All Applicants must meet 1 of the following requirements:
• Must have a 4 year degree in Safety plus 1 year in Safety Management or a 2 year degree plus 2 years in Safety Management.
• Must have a Professional Certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals plus 3 years in Safety Management.
• Must have 8 years of construction trade experience plus 3 years in Safety Management.

Personal Characteristics:

• Embraces challenges, viewing them as opportunities rather than obstacles.
• Inspires and motivates others while fostering a positive work environment.
• A trustworthy, reliable leader who earns the confidence and respect of others.
• Balances hard work with a genuine concern for the well-being and development of colleagues.
• Strong communicator and active listener capable of building meaningful relationships.
• Demonstrates professionalism, emotional intelligence, and ethical decision-making in all situations.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and navigating active construction sites.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity required for handling tools, equipment, and safety devices.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and active construction environments.
• Regular exposure to elevated noise levels due to construction equipment and machinery.

About Kovach:

Founded on robust client and vendor relationships, Kovach boasts a unique and influential organizational culture. Housing approximately 350 employees, our family extends across multiple states. We're not just about professional growth; we emphasize having fun while making an impact. Our annual sales touch approximately $75 million, with continued growth expected in the years ahead. Our partnerships with the region's largest general contractors have helped shape Phoenix's skyline, including projects at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, ASU campuses, Talking Stick Resort, and numerous other iconic developments.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) Matching
• Comprehensive Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Kovach is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusivity in its workforce. We invite candidates who are eager to grow, contribute, and become part of our continued success story.

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