Health & Safety Specialist

Fessler & Bowman; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company contributions

Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Fessler & Bowman, a leading concrete and earthwork contractor in Michigan, is seeking an entry-level Health & Safety Specialist to support our safety team, programs, and project sites. The role reports to the Director, Safety & Risk Management and focuses on maintaining high safety standards across operations.

You will help prepare site-specific plans, safety manuals, training records, and toolbox talks while coordinating with PMs and Superintendents. Travel regionally may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental, Compliance & Occupational Health and Safety.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Background in safety with general knowledge of construction industry or general industry.
• Knowledge of federal, national and local standards compliance.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills and knowledge in incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support ordering of safety-related PPE, equipment and materials.
• Create and manage project safety plans and documentation.
• Review and update the F&B Safety Manual.
• Coordinate across departments to prioritize safety initiatives.
• Assist incident reviews and document corrective actions.
• Interface with personnel across the company to maintain safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Procore

Job description

Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Keeping customer satisfaction as our fundamental core value has allowed Fessler & Bowman, Inc. to prosper for nearly six decades.

Our Culture & Philosophy:

Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork. When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers.

• Open & Constructive
• Take Pride in Our Product
• Relentless Commitment
• Care About Our Customers
• Team Success

Summary:

The Health & Safety Specialist role is an entry-level position, with a minimum expectation of experience in safety (construction safety preferred) and some construction or manufacturing experience. This position receives direction, guidance, and counsel from the Director, Safety & Risk Management to complete and prioritize tasks. As the Health & Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting our company safety team, programs, processes and our project teams and sites. The primary responsibility of the Health & Safety Specialist is to maintain a high standard of health and safety throughout all operations. The descriptions below are representative of, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities for this position.

Five Key Roles of the Health & Safety Specialist:

• Provide regional and project support in the form of but not limited to creating site-specific plans, safety manuals, pre task plans, activity hazard analysis, training records and toolbox talks, support OCIP and CCIP coordination
• Maintain, create, and modify safety documentation & activities including but not limited to, incidents, OSHA, logs, training folders, libraries, inspections, observations, toolbox talks, documents, and purchase orders
• Monitor Procore for updates, processes, and usages to create reports and dashboards as requested, which may include financial reports, incident reports, equipment reports, productivity reports, etc
• Create and send daily, weekly, and quarterly update summaries of relevant safety activities, updates, potential concerns, or other information that is beneficial to PM’s and Superintendents
• Support safety and risk related initiatives including process and procedure creation

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting the ordering of safety-related PPE, equipment and materials
• Create and manage custom implementation project plans to ensure the timely delivery of services and deliverables
• Support the review, revision and dissemination of the F&B Safety Manual
• Support the alignment and prioritization across departments and stakeholders
• Support the incident review process including follow up and documenting corrective action
• Interact and interface with personnel across the company
• Deliver a high level of service and support through diligent and proactive communication
• Communicating and upholding the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics
• Other relevant tasks as assigned

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience in Environmental, Compliance & Occupational Health and Safety
• 3+ years of relevant experience required
• A background in safety with a general knowledge of the construction industry or general industry
• Knowledge in compliance with federal, national and local standards
• Excellent communication, organizational skills and knowledge in incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals

Travel:

Travel to regional offices on an as-needed basis may be required. Fessler & Bowman will compensate for travel when applicable.

Work Environment:

As the Health & Safety Specialist, your primary work environment will be in an office setting but may involve work being performed in field environments that can include but are not limited to: high/low temperatures, areas close to traffic, loud and frequent noises, confined spaces, heights, indoor/outdoor settings. The employee will frequently be required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel.

Benefits:

Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide eligible Team Members with the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Recruitment Process:

The recruitment process will include a phone screen, in-person meeting, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.