Area Safety Manager (Bird Electric)

About the Role

This position is accountable for implementing, managing, and maintaining the Company's Safety and Health Procedures. As a 100% employee-owned company, every role matters—you own your work, your impact, and your future. Safety is non-negotiable and embedded into every role, site, and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe every day.

Responsibilities

• Develops and conducts employee safety and health training programs
• Conducts detailed site safety and health inspections
• Manages project security contracts, programs, and policies
• Performs record keeping and filing functions
• Conducts incident and injury/illness investigations
• Writes detailed injury/illness reports
• Completes all appropriate company safety and health program documents
• Interfaces with clients and government officials
• Manages construction contractor safety and health program administration
• Administers project worker's compensation programs and procedures
• May act as Safety and Health Consultant to internal and external clients
• May act as on-site first aid and medical provider
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements

Requirements

• 5+ years applicable safety and health experience
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search)

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Safety and health certifications (e.g., OSHA 500/501, First Aid, CPR, Safety and Health Program Administration)
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• 3+ years in a construction environment (preferred)

Skills

• Knowledge of safety and health standards and practices
• Knowledge of company substance abuse policies and procedures
• Knowledge of worker's compensation policies and procedures
• Knowledge of construction contracting strategies and contract administration
• Ability to perform first aid/medical functions
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software
• Human relations and conflict management skills
• Ability to effectively interface with client and government officials
• Supervisory and management skills (hiring, discipline, pay administration)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with job duties
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Repetitive movement
• Work above 5 feet in height, including climbing and maintaining balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment
• Cramped work spaces and awkward positions
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (above 90°F or below 32°F) and inclement weather (dust, wind, snow, rain)
• Extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Exposure to distracting or uncomfortable sounds and noise levels
• Work around hazardous equipment
• Typical office environment

This position is considered safety-sensitive.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance and a robust wellness program
• Paid vacation and holiday time after eligibility period
• Company-matched 401k plan
• Vendor discounts
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts (e.g., FSA, HSA)
• Voluntary legal plan
• Identity theft and credit monitoring services
• B&V Credit Union access

Competencies

• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Courage
• Directs work
• Instills trust
• Interpersonal savvy
• Organizational savvy

Job Grade: 016 (Construction Services)