Construction Safety Lead

Job Summary

The Safety Lead works with various 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. They provide 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;
• 3-5 years’ experience in commercial/industrial construction site safety.

Prior to Qualifications

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

Key Skills & Competencies

• Establish effective working relationships with project managers, construction superintendents, construction foreman, and direct reports.
• Function in a position designed to serve independent operating units in a decentralized environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understand and utilize data management tools used for analyzing construction reporting data.
• 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.
• Strong project management skills, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Job Responsibilities

• Management Responsibilities:
• Manage the on-site safety team, including training and development.
• Ensure knowledge of job duties and expectations of subordinates.
• Communicate 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 Teams in reviewing and developing safety, health, and environmental plans for construction projects.
• Participate in pre-bid conferences, walk-throughs, and pre-construction meetings.
• Develop and maintain regular interfaces with general contractors and subcontractors and assist them with site reviews and planning to prevent injury and operational impacts.
• Assist with investigating 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) 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).
• 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.

Additional Information

• 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.