2nd Shift Construction Safety Lead

Suffolk Construction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

401k with employer match

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Senior Safety professional to oversee site safety programs, ensure compliance with OSHA and local regulations, and guide field teams on safety best practices during multiple project sites. The role requires strong collaboration with field operations and a proactive risk-management mindset.

The position supports training in OSHA 10/30 and HAZWOPER, with potential CHST designation within two years.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience in field of Construction Health and Safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Safety preferred but not required.
• Qualified OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainer.
• Willingness to achieve CHST designation within two years.
• Demonstrated expertise with construction and safety technologies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular site inspections, recording safe and unsafe conditions using Predictive Solutions software.
• Performs administrative tasks related to project specific safety binder and document storage systems.
• Coordinates, schedules, and facilitates subcontractor’s Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings.
• Acts as a resource for field operations for Federal (OSHA) state and local safety and health regulations including NFPA and JCAHO Standards.
• Reviews Subcontractors Site Specific Safety Programs and Job Hazard Analysis prior to subcontractor mobilization.
• Periodically attends and monitors Tool Box Talks conducted by subcontractors to assure documentation and quality.
• Performs accident investigations in the event of a job site accident – including collection of Suffolk Safety and Health standard incident reporting forms and documentation.
• Coordinates with Regional Risk Manager’s for identification of claims trends and proactive risk management planning.
• Reviews documentation from subcontractors for the proper training of their employees as related to the scope of work.
• Conducts training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

OSHA training/CPR

Communication skills

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Construction or Safety

Qualified OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainer

Tools

Predictive Solutions

Job description

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Senior Safety professional to oversee site safety programs, ensure compliance with OSHA and local regulations, and guide field teams on safety best practices during multiple project sites. The role requires strong collaboration with field operations and a proactive risk-management mindset.

The position supports training in OSHA 10/30 and HAZWOPER, with potential CHST designation within two years.