Construction Safety Lead: Onsite & Compliance

Pogue Construction; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pogue Construction is seeking a site Safety Professional to oversee safety, health, and environmental policies on our construction projects. You will act as a key on-site resource for safety questions, coordinate with the Safety Director, and lead training and audits to ensure compliance.

The role requires a two-year degree in Safety and Health (or equivalent) and at least two years of safety experience in commercial building construction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to identify known potential exposures and drive implementation of corrective action.
• Computer skills and experience with MS Office suite programs.
• Proven management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and train others.
• Internal and external customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and make decisions related to project safety, health, and environmental policies.
• Observe and stop work when circumstances present immediate danger to life and health.
• Work with Safety Director to recommend and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Provide leadership assigned projects and build working relationships with all project staff.
• Function as site Safety Professional for all assigned construction projects.
• Act as an active, onsite resource for all safety related questions, concerns, and areas of improvement.
• Develop partnerships with Subcontractor Safety Reps to ensure compliance.
• Conduct safety audits, issue report of violations, and require immediate corrective action by subcontractors.
• Investigate and resolve issues on behalf of Pogue Construction.
• Communicate with project staff and subcontractors in connection with resolving field safety issues.
• Coordinate Safety Committee meetings: plan and deliver training programs for managers and employees on relevant accident prevention.
• Enforce safe work practices and conditions in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations, as well as owner/contractual requirements.
• Educate and advise project staff on safety guidelines and policies.
• Conduct scheduled and impromptu training and safety meetings.
• Manage regulatory exposures to zero citations.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety principles

Exposure identification

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Education

Two-year degree in Safety and Health or equivalent

Job description

Pogue Construction is seeking a site Safety Professional to oversee safety, health, and environmental policies on our construction projects. You will act as a key on-site resource for safety questions, coordinate with the Safety Director, and lead training and audits to ensure compliance.

The role requires a two-year degree in Safety and Health (or equivalent) and at least two years of safety experience in commercial building construction.