EHS Manager Mission Critical Springfield, IL

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About Alston Construction: Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years we have been a true partner an honest advisor as well as a responsible contractor for our clients. We believe the success of any project depends upon a strong builder client relationship and a commitment to establishing common goals and objectives from the project start. Alston Construction offers a diverse background of general contracting construction management and design-build experience of industrial commercial healthcare education retail and government projects.

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment integrity teamwork and respect. As our CEO Paul Little says In order to be successful at Alston Construction you must enjoy seeing success in others. If this sounds like you and what youre looking for wed love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical dental vision prescription safety glasses short-term disability long-term disability life insurance/AD&D HSA health FSA dependent daycare FSA EAP 401(k) Roth 401(k) After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time paid holidays tuition reimbursement Tickets at Work paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Project Location: Springfield IL (On-site Travel Required)

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting management and Site Supervision in the general business operations of the company by overseeing and directing the companys Safety Program for their assigned project(s). The EHS Manager will ensure training all site employees on the Safety Program and will act as a resource for safety related items. The overall goal of the EHS Manager is to protect the Companys interests and support employees so that they can successfully complete a quality project safely while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the companys image.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

Support and promote Alston Constructions strong safety culture both internally and externally.
Use discretion and independent judgment and professional skills to perform daily duties and to resolve issues.
Implement site safety policies and procedures in compliance with local state and federal rules and regulations (including Occupational Safety and Health Administration/OSHA) and ensure organizational compliance with these policies and regulations.
Make and implement recommendations to improve processes and procedures looking for ways to continuously improve the Safety Program Site Specific Safety and Health Plan Job Hazard Analysis and related policies and procedures.
Remain current on all federal state and local construction-related safety regulations and laws.
Identify training needs in order to develop and implement safety awareness initiatives that improve safety performance and meet regulatory requirements.
Manage and conduct Alston Constructions Jobsite Safety Orientations for new workers.
Monitor manage and conduct EHS training in accordance with Alston Constructions EHS training matrix and established guidelines and priorities. Manage workload and time related to EHS training including use of outside training resources as appropriate to ensure efficient and effective training without sacrificing direct interaction with Alston Construction staff on project related operations.
Design and implement metrics to monitor progress and effectiveness of safety initiatives programs policies procedures and processes.
Provide guidance consultation and reinforcement to Superintendents Project Managers and other personnel regarding safety policies and subcontractor compliance.
Create and maintain first aid supplies emergency response and crisis management plans.
Conduct regular safety inspections review safety compliance of work locations and job sites develop action steps to correct deficiencies prepare and distribute detailed reports of findings and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
Ensure project field documentation related to safety is being properly processed and maintained.
Attend and participate in Safe Start (PreCon) Meetings with Subcontractors.
Review Alston Construction and subcontractor Site Specific Safety and Health Plans (SSSHPs) and ensure copies are on site.
Maintain and review submitted Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) from Subcontractors.
Coordinate and jointly conduct (with Project Supervision) Weekly All Hands Safety Meetings. Maintain records of participation by Subcontractors.
Ensure Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) are completed and reviewed and signed off by the subcontractor workers. File submitted JHAs received by Subcontractors.
Manage OSHA site visits and inspections and ensure appropriate reporting is made to government agencies.
Investigate all incidents (near-misses to fatalities) utilizing the Root Cause Analysis format and report findings to the Senior EHS Manager/ Regional Safety Director Corporate Safety and Executive Vice President.

Required Experience:

Manager