Site Safety Manager

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received multiple “Best Places to Work” awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: 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 you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Title: Site Safety Manager

• Must have previous construction safety experience with a (GC), General Contracting company, (Commercial) preferred.

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting management and Site Supervision in the general business operations of the company by overseeing and directing the company’s Safety Program for their assigned project(s). The Site Safety 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 Site Safety Manager is to protect the Company’s interests and support employees so that they can successfully complete a quality project safely, while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company’s image.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and promote Alston Construction’s strong safety culture, both internally and externally.
• Use discretion and independent judgment and professional skills to perform daily duties and to resolve issues.
• Implement 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 Construction’s Safety Culture (video) and Jobsite Safety Orientations for new workers.
• Monitor, manage, and conduct safety training in accordance with Alston Construction’s safety training matrix and established guidelines and priorities. Manage workload and time related to safety 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.
• Attends and participates 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.
• Coordinates and jointly conducts (with Project Supervision) Weekly All Hands Safety Meetings. Maintains records of participation by Subcontractors
• Ensure Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) are completed and reviewed, and signed off by the subcontractor workers. Files 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 Director of Safety and Executive Vice President.
• Assist the Director of Safety and Executive Vice President with the preparation of material and evidence for use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Under the direction of the Director of Safety and Executive Vice President, interact, coordinate and work with insurance brokers and outside loss control services on implementation of insurance requirements and loss control initiatives.
• In coordination with the Director of Safety and the Human Resources Director, manage drug testing and breath alcohol testing for post-accident and reasonable suspicion.
• Prepare and maintain budgets for work performed; work with project teams to budget for and recover project safety costs (e.g., reimbursable safety costs).
• Solicit feedback from personnel in assigned area(s) regarding areas of concern, issues, or opportunities for improvement.
• Advise Director of Safety of issues, problems or concerns.
• Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.

This position will also require performance of the following duties:

• Maintain detailed safety files and records, including OSHA 300 Logs.
• Attend and participate in Weekly Job Meetings with Subcontractor meetings.
• Participate in applicable corporate meetings and forums.
• 90% Travel

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction safety management with a construction general contractor.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Valid State-issued driver’s license and satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance which meets Alston Construction liability coverage requirements.
• OSHA 30-hour Certification. OSHA 500 preferred.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• Safety training/certifications in areas such as Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Excavation and Trenching, HAZCOM, etc.
• CSP, CHST or other safety certification preferred.

We invite you to learn more about Alston Construction on our website here or check us out on Linked In.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.