Safety Director, Advanced Facilities Group

About the Role

The Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) Safety Director will provide overall direction and leadership on safety and health matters for AFG in support of national safety goals and strategy. This position will be responsible for implementing safety programs and methods within the Region, providing statistical reports, and leading safety training activities. There is a strong preference for this role to be based out of our Kansas City, MO Office Location.

Responsibilities

• Implements, manages, and drives environmental, health, and safety programs and initiatives, periodically calibrating to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Measures environmental, health, and safety metrics and provides timely analytics using internal tools.
• Provides support with Worker’s Compensation claims in accordance with company and state policies.
• Works closely with Risk and Insurance teams, including quarterly meetings with insurance carriers and broker.
• Provides timely analytical information on all environmental, health, safety, and worker’s compensation issues to Regional executives, marketing, and other internal and external customers.
• Leads the Drug and Alcohol program in accordance with corporate policies and practices.
• Attends internal and external meetings to discuss environmental, health, and safety-related matters and offers timely solutions.
• Designs, leads, and conducts environmental, health, and safety training for Regional safety team members.
• Leads the investigation team on serious or catastrophic safety matters within the Region.
• Collaborates with other safety professionals nationwide to monitor trends and provide recommendations.
• Collaborates with the marketing team on related presentations and marketing activities.
• Owns prequalification platforms (e.g., ISNET, Construct Secure) and provides input working closely with client solutions partners.
• Authors publications for Company communications.
• Leads, supports, and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/health, construction management, or related field (Required).
• In lieu of the above, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 10+ years of construction safety experience (Required).
• 5+ years of people management experience (Required).
• 2+ years of budgeting or financial management experience (Required).
• Safety leadership experience on large-scale advanced facilities/high-tech projects (data center, semiconductor, industrial & manufacturing) (Preferred).

Skills

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Advanced communication skills, verbal and written.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations (Advanced).
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local, and company safety regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in company safety software/programs, processes, and tools.
• Proficiency in SIMS (Site Information Management System).
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Knowledge of various testing protocols for noise, contaminants, and environmental hazards.
• Intermediate proficiency in required construction technology.
• Ability to manage a team and build relationships internally and externally.

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May require periods of travel.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Must be comfortable working at projected heights.
• Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office.
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling.
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.

Benefits

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Click here for benefits details.