Construction Safety Lead

Construction Safety Lead

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy.

Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships

JOB SUMMARY

The Safety Lead works with varied project teams to ensure work activities are planned and conducted in a manner that addresses potential risks to trade personnel, operations, the public, and project assets. Provides consultation, coordination, and oversight activities to ensure appropriate requirements and best practices are incorporated during project pre-planning and construction phases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A working knowledge of health and safety standards at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, along with relevant work experience; and 3-5 years' experience in commercial/industrial construction site safety.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Leadership experience in a field environment. Experience in the construction industry. CHST certification preferred. OSHA 30 preferred.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Must be able to establish effective working relationships with project managers, construction superintendents, construction foreman, and direct reports. Ability to function in a position designed to serve independent operating units in a decentralized environment. Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Understands and can utilize data management tools used for analyzing construction reporting data. This position requires extensive knowledge and skills related to the safe operation of construction sites, including but not limited to: excavation, scaffolding, forklift operation, cranes/hoists, fall protection, signs/barricades, steel erection, hand/portable tools, confined space, and hearing conservation. Requires strong project management skills, analytical, and negotiations skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for management of the on-site safety team, including but not limited to, training and development. Ensure knowledge of job duties and expectations of subordinates. Communication with teams to ensure safety practices and processes. Conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports. Approve weekly timecards, vacation/PTO schedules. Lead on-site incident reviews and generate any necessary reports.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Assist Construction Project Team(s) in the review and development of safety, health and environmental plans for construction projects; participate in pre-bid conferences, walk-throughs, and pre-construction meetings. Develops and maintains regular interface with general contractor and subcontractors and assist them with site reviews and planning to prevent injury and operational impacts. Assist with investigation of serious incidents or near-misses with potentially serious consequences.

FIELD COORDINATION AND REPORTING

Perform regular site assessments. Assemble records of site observations, recommendations, and corrective actions for each worksite and project team. Prepare summary reports as requested.

TRAINING

Develop, promote, and sustain safety related training. Ability to provide training in the following areas: Fall Protection in Construction, Scaffolding, Respiratory Protection, Forklift User, Aerial Lift Users, and Confined Space Entry.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Will be required to carry a cell phone and respond to emergencies during non-business hours.

OTHER

Performs additional duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Company paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage. 401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution. PTO accrual of up to 120 hours in a full year (subject to plan terms thereafter). 7 company paid holidays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work schedule may vary due to construction schedule. Night and/or weekend work may be required. May be required to wear personal protective equipment, including occasional use of respiratory protection equipment (up to full face negative pressure respirator). Required to maintain a valid driver's license. Requires travel: Minimal (up to 10%). Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position). Equal opportunity employer. Everus Construction Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Human Resources Team.