Field Safety Lead – Construction Projects

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Project Safety Coordinator to administer safety guidelines on the project and grow knowledge of construction safety. Travel to projects in the Central Region will be required.

You will monitor subcontractor and McCarthy safety efforts, lead toolbox talks, ensure safety manuals are followed, and maintain OSHA logs while promoting McCarthy's safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 1+ years' experience managing safety efforts on construction projects.
• Ability to work with all construction groups – management, owners, trades, and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage/administer safety orientations, oversee substance abuse program, investigate/report on injuries/illnesses and near misses and perform other safety functions on-site.
• Excellent communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel/relocate full-time required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety efforts of subcontractors and McCarthy employees, conducting project safety "Tool Box" meetings weekly and enforcing safety guidelines utilizing disciplinary policy
• Ensure that the procedures outlined in the Site Specific Safety Manual are implemented on the project site
• Oversee issuance of new hire safety documents and lead the immersion of new employees and subcontractors into the McCarthy safety culture
• Coordinate with project supervision to ensure personal protective equipment/safety materials and first aid supplies are available and utilized, and all safety documents are posted on-site
• Maintain project OSHA 300 log of injuries/illnesses, investigating all reports and coordinating corrective measures
• Conduct safety/health inspections, coordinating responses and compliance reports
• Record/forward copies of all safety-related meetings, programs, citations, etc. to division safety director
• Promote McCarthy's safety culture.
• Ensure that the procedures outlined in the Site-Specific Safety Manual are implemented on the project.
• Coordinate with project supervision so that necessary personal protective equipment and safety materials are available and are utilized correctly.
• Conduct thorough New Employee Orientations that are organized and clearly communicate the safety hazards/processes of the project.
• Become familiar with McCarthy's safety compliance reporting and ensure it is completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Organize safety "toolbox" talks that pertain to the work being performed and ensure they are communicated effectively.
• Have a good understanding of the McCarthy Vital Processes II inspections and ensure project participation.
• Develop in the area of hazard identification and the implementation of corrective measures.
• Become familiar with the McCarthy safety guidelines, 29 CFR1926, state, and federal regulations.
• Gain an understanding of the accident investigation process.
• Understand and embody McCarthy's core values and demonstrate those values in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Omaha, NE is seeking a Project Safety Coordinator to administer safety guidelines on the project and grow knowledge of construction safety. Travel to projects in the Central Region will be required.

You will monitor subcontractor and McCarthy safety efforts, lead toolbox talks, ensure safety manuals are followed, and maintain OSHA logs while promoting McCarthy's safety culture.