Assistant Site Safety Manager

Gray Construction; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction, based in Lexington, KY, is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Safety Manager to ensure compliance with safety regulations on site. The role involves conducting safety meetings, training team members, and maintaining safety records. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with an OSHA 30 Hour card. The position offers an engaging work environment where safety and collaboration are paramount. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for safety in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of related experience.
• OSHA 30 Hour card is required.
• Experience in an industrial construction environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety equipment use as per OSHA regulations.
• Ensure project team compliance with safety requirements.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and trainings.
• Investigate incidents and maintain safety records.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Safety management

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of experience

OSHA 30 Hour card

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Gray Construction is looking for an experienced Assistant Site Safety Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities

Gray is a fully integrated, global service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction, along with smart manufacturing and equipment manufacturing services. Consistently ranked as a leader in the industry, we focus on the following markets for domestic and international customers: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Distribution, and Advanced Technology.

Founded in 1960, Gray’s robust offering enables us to create one-of-a-kind solutions at the highest levels of customization, delivering unmatched precision and partnership to some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations. Still, these areas do not define Gray—our people do. Passion, commitment, and a great team spirit all speak to the team members at Gray.

• Enforce the use of safety equipment/clothing as required by OSHA and company safety regulations.
• Reinforce that team members on the project site are in compliance with the safety requirements of the company.
• Ensure that appropriate safety records are maintained.
• Ensure that work areas are maintained in a neat, safe and orderly fashion.
• Investigate cause of an incident and complete reports as required.
• Assist Site Manager in administrative counseling to team members and subcontractors who are in non-compliance with safety requirements.
• Hold safety meetings/jobsite review as part of coordination meetings.
• Responsible for conducting daily safety meetings.
• Responsible for conducting orientation and jobsite specific training.
• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR 5+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• OSHA 30 Hour card.
• Experience in an industrial construction environment is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who has a passion for collaboration and professional development.

Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The team member is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level is generally moderate to loud. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Indirectly manages subcontractor safety personnel.

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.