Onsite Construction Safety Leader

Pogue Construction; Van (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pogue Construction in Texas is seeking a Safety Professional to oversee site safety across commercial building projects. This role conducts audits, enforces regulations, and mentors project staff on safe work practices.

You will collaborate with the Safety Director, develop corrective actions with subcontractors, and deliver training to improve safety performance on all assigned sites. Ideal candidates have 2 years of safety experience or a related two-year degree, strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Ability to identify known exposures and drive 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

• Conduct safety audits, issue reports of violations, and require immediate corrective action by subcontractors.
• Stoppage when circumstances are related to an immediate danger to life and health on a project.
• Work with the Safety Director to recommend and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Provide leadership for 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.
• Investigate and resolve issues on behalf of Pogue Construction. Communicate with project staff and subcontractors in connection with resolving field safety issues.
• 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.

Skills

Safety principles

Exposure identification

MS Office proficiency

Leadership & training

Customer service

Education

Safety & Health degree (2-year preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pogue Construction in Texas is seeking a Safety Professional to oversee site safety across commercial building projects. This role conducts audits, enforces regulations, and mentors project staff on safe work practices.

You will collaborate with the Safety Director, develop corrective actions with subcontractors, and deliver training to improve safety performance on all assigned sites. Ideal candidates have 2 years of safety experience or a related two-year degree, strong communication skills,