Construction Safety Specialist

H.J. Martin and Son; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H.J. Martin and Son is seeking a Safety Lead who will work closely with the Director of Safety to provide safety leadership, ensure compliance with corporate and construction safety standards, and improve safety performance across projects.

The role includes training, documentation, and proactive site support. Responsibilities include creating site-specific safety plans with Project Managers, tracking training, investigating incidents, and supporting marketing and site tours.

Qualifications

• Occupational Safety degree preferred, but not required.
• Field construction experience preferred.
• Ability to travel daily for an undetermined amount of time and mileage.
• Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat, Foxit and Microsoft Office: Word and Outlook.
• Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized and able to multi-task while meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to follow direction and manage specific tasks to completion.
• Ability to learn new technologies and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist and inform employees on proper safety practices, including new hire safety orientation.
• Provide detailed written description of all job site visits.
• Define and document processes and procedures to create department efficiencies.
• Create job site specific safety plans with Project Managers.
• Electronic tracking of safety training by employees.
• Investigate accidents or incidents that may occur on job site with General Contractor.
• Assist with paperwork for injured workers in the temporary transitional return to work program.
• Attend safety-related meetings with General Contractors and subcontractors.
• Motivate and develop safety awareness, assisting project management and supervisors in applying safety methods.
• Interact effectively with project management, providing an advanced level of safety knowledge and support.
• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines.
• Perform basic OSHA training when appropriate.
• Stay current with OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
• Cultivate a work environment that supports our safety culture.
• As needed, conduct job site inspections to assess safety deficiencies.

Skills

Safety leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Occupational Safety degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Foxit

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary slightly based on project schedules and operational needs.

Company Description: H.J. Martin and Son is a specialty contractor with services in residential & commercial flooring, commercial glass, walls & ceilings, doors, hardware & specialties, and millwork & FF&E, along with national retail solutions, including fixture installation. Founded in 1931, the fourth-generation company works nationwide from its headquarters in Green Bay, WI.

Position Summary: This position works closely with our Director of Safety and the safety team. This position provides safety leadership to ensure compliance with corporate and construction safety standards, implement safety directives, assist with training program, improve safety performance, assist in record keeping and data organization, employee education and ensure safety policies and procedures are followed.

• Assist and inform employees on proper safety practices, including new hire safety orientation
• Provide detailed written description of all job site visits
• Define and document processes and procedures to create department efficiencies
• Create job site specific safety plans with Project Managers
• Electronic tracking of safety training by employees
• Investigate accidents or incidents that may occur on job site along with General Contractor
• Assist with paperwork for injured workers in the temporary transitional return to work program
• Assist Marketing with signage on job sites
• Support Marketing with job site tour planning, event set up and guide tour group
• Attend safety-related meetings with General Contractors and subcontractors
• Motivate and develop safety awareness, assisting project management and supervisors in applying safety methods when facing construction challenges
• Interact effectively with project management, providing an advanced level of safety knowledge and support, and offering professional leadership, while evaluating job site safety related issues and potentially hazardous conditions
• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
• Perform basic OSHA training when appropriate
• Stay current with OSHA regulations and industry best practices
• Cultivate a work environment that supports our safety culture
• As needed, conduct job site inspections to assess safety deficiencies, hazardous conditions and develop appropriate proactive action or plan
• Work with project management team on identifying employee behavior-based safety
• Assure all employees have the proper training and certification on standards and equipment being used
• Willingness to travel daily to various job sites and possible brief overnight stays when applicable

Other Duties As Assigned:Performs other related duties as assigned including supporting team members in the completion of their work for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the business.

Experience/Education Required:

• Occupational Safety degree preferred, but not required
• Field construction experience preferred
• Ability to travel daily for an undetermined amount of time and mileage
• Proficiency in using, Adobe Acrobat, Foxit and Microsoft Office: Word and Outlook
• Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized and possess the ability to multi-task, while meeting tight deadlines under pressure alone or as part of a team
• Ability to follow direction and manage specific tasks to completion
• Ability to learn new technologies and concepts

Conditions of Employment: Must be able to pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical. The employee is expected to all adhere to all company policies.