Regional Safety Director-Mission Critical

Job Title: Regional Safety Director – Mission Critical

Classification: Exempt

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!

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting management in the general business operations of the company by overseeing and directing the company’s Safety Program and Safety training needs, for their assigned area(s). The Regional Safety Director will ensure training all their region’s employees on the Safety Program and will act as a resource for safety-related items. The overall goal of the Regional Safety Director 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

The Regional Safety Director will be primarily involved with performing the following duties and responsibilities.

• Provide leadership for the Safety Department while supporting and promoting Alston Construction’s Safety Program and strong safety culture, both internally and externally.
• Work in tandem with the SVP and regional VPs of the mission critical business unit to provide a best in class safety program. This includes; being a liaison to the safety leaders of our clients, taking the lead in the prequalification process with our clients for all things related to EHS, helping the project teams draft, edit, and present any client documentation, inclusive of RCA’s.
• Assist Corporate Safety Director in establishing short and long-term goals and objectives for department, consistent with corporate goals and objectives, and communicate to staff.
• Maintain an active role in industry specific and regional safety groups and seek out opportunities to contribute to these groups in a meaningful way.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Managers and staff. Provide oversight to ensure direct reports are also properly managing relationships.
• Solicit feedback from Managers and staff regarding areas of concern, issues, or opportunities for improvement.
• Act as a senior level resource for safety related items. Provide guidance, consultation, and reinforcement to direct reports, Managers and staff regarding safety policies and subcontractor compliance.
• Periodically travel/visit Regional Business Units and jobsites with direct reports.
• Use discretion and independent judgment and professional skills to perform daily duties and to resolve issues.
• In coordination with the Corporate Safety Director- plan, develop and 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
• 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.
• Monitor, manage, and conduct and/or ensure new hire safety orientations within the first 5 business days of the employee’s date of hire.
• 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.
• Assist with design and implementation of metrics to monitor progress and effectiveness of safety initiatives, programs, training, policies, procedures and processes.
• Through the SPERS process, evaluate and provide feedback on potential subcontractors’ safety records.
• Create and maintain 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. Safety Inspection Reports must be completed and submitted to the Project Team Members before the end of each business week.
• Ensure project field documentation related to safety is being properly processed and maintained.
• Review Alston Construction and subcontractor Site Specific Safety and Health Plans (SSHPs) and ensure copies are on site.
• Review submitted Chemical Inventory Lists and associated Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
• Ensure Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) are completed and review as needed.
• 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 Corporate Safety Director and Executive Vice President.
• Assist the Corporate Safety Director, Risk Management and Executive Vice President with the preparation of material and evidence for use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Investigate, manage and maintain Worker’s Compensation claims and manage return to work program under guidance of the Corporate Safety Director and Vice President, Human Resources.
• Assist Project Team members with thorough incident investigations, including but not limited to: Subcontractor injuries, property damage, auto, fire, thefts, vandalism, etc. Ensure reports are completed and submitted to Corporate Safety Director in a timely manner (within 24 hours, or as soon as feasible).
• Under the direction of the Corporate Safety Director 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 Corporate Safety Director and the Vice President, Human Resources, manage drug testing and breath alcohol testing for post-accident and reasonable suspicion.
• Coordinate, review and work with insurance representatives on site visits, audits, and training.
• Assist in the management of the company’s fleet vehicle program.
• 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 and advise Corporate Safety Director of issues, problems or concerns.
• Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Maintain and submit Weekly/Monthly Safety Inspection Reports to the respective VP/GM and Operations Manager (CC: Corporate Safety Director) at the end of each month.
• Work with (and mentor) direct reports to ensure quality and consistent safety training. Travel may be required.
• Monitor Weekly BambooHR safety training needs.
• Establish regularly-scheduled safety training schedule that can be attended (virtually or in person) by employees across all Regions.
• Actively participate and mentor new direct reports (and other Regional Safety Professional(s) as requested) during and after the On-Boarding process.
  
  

Staff Management

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff; provide oversight to ensure effective and efficient operation of department and compliance with Alston Construction’s established policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify workforce needs. Assist in recruiting efforts through networking in the local community. Interview and assist in the selection of new staff.
• Communicate regularly with staff. Evaluate performance of staff and provide them with regular, ongoing feedback (positive as well as constructive areas for improvement or development opportunities); complete timely formal performance evaluations.
• Mentor, develop and train direct reports.
• Create and foster collaborative and effective team relationships.
  
  

This position will also require performance of the following duties:

• Ensure all Project Managers, Superintendents, and other applicable personnel are provided with Vehicle Operation Handbook, Incident Response Card, and a Driver Emergency Kit for their vehicles.
• Maintain detailed safety files and records.
• Evaluate, recommend, and assist the Corporate Safety Director in the procurement of third party safety consultants and resources to supplement internal safety programs and requirements.
• Develop strategy for, prepare and execute awards applications and RFP/RFQ sections related to safety.
• Attend and participate in subcontractor meetings as needed.
• Plan travel as far in advance as possible to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness of trips; maintain travel schedule on calendar.
• Participate in applicable corporate meetings and forums.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Safety (in Addition To The Above)

• Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program and safety training, and visibly support and uphold the company’s strong safety culture.
• Ensure all construction activities are conducted in a safe, clean and orderly working environment and ensure job site compliance with the Safety Program/Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), including communication to subcontractors, addressing job site issues and documentation of any IIPP events in adherence with the Company’s Safety/IIPP manual.
• Keep abreast of ergonomic training and requirements, conduct ergonomic inspections of work stations, and make recommendations for improved ergonomic compliance of all employees.
• Remain current in all company required safety training and certifications. Acknowledge and celebrate safe behaviors and actions of others.
  
  

Personal

• Understand and work within the accepted ethical standards of the company.
• Proactively support and encourage diversity on projects and team. Visibly support and promote fair and equal treatment and opportunity for all.
• Remain current in all company required training and certifications.
• Stay abreast of changes in the industry, best practices, and other industry information by appropriate reading, meetings, conferences, networking, etc.
• Continuously find ways to take on challenges, increase skills and capacity, and improve knowledge and performance.
  
  

Education, Experience, And Licensing/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field.
• Minimum of 7 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.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Ability to work well with discretion and independent judgment with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment.
• Thorough understanding of applicable local, state, federal (including OSHA), and company safety and environmental regulations, codes, and requirements related to the construction industry; ability to impart knowledge to others.
• Excellent presentation and training skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop capabilities in others.
• Working knowledge of all sub trades.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound independent judgment, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make timely decisions.
• Excellent skills in organization, time management, planning, and prioritization.
• Proactive and readily adaptable to changing conditions or demands and ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Ability to effectively handle stress and stressful situations.
• Strong analytical and investigation skills.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Professional, collaborative demeanor and effective interpersonal skills; ability to successfully interface with and to maintain good working relationships with clients, co-workers, managers, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Proficiency in computers and applicable software, to include Word, Excel and Outlook, and CMiC.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
• Lift 10 lbs.
• Extensive reading from documents and computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours and flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently.
  
  

Work Environment

• The Regional Safety Director’s duties consist of both office and non-manual work in the field.
• Will be exposed to outside weather elements while in the field.
• May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, and/or airborne particles while in the field.
• Dress, including proper PPE while on jobs sites, is conducive to a building construction environment.
  
  

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We expect all employees to maintain a respectful working environment. For additional information, please refer to the Alston Construction Employee Handbook or contact Human Resources.