Onsite Construction Safety Leader

Pogue Construction; Wills Point (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pogue Construction seeks a Safety Professional to oversee site safety across commercial projects in Texas. The role requires enforcing health and environmental policies, conducting audits, and training staff to prevent incidents.

You will collaborate with the Safety Director and project teams to uphold regulatory compliance and zero-incident goals. Ideal candidates bring hands-on safety experience in commercial construction, strong leadership, and excellent written and verbal communication

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of safety experience or combination of education/multiple years’ experience in commercial building construction.
• A two-year degree in Safety and Health or equivalent is preferred. In lieu of degree, additional work experience is acceptable.

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

Identify exposures

MS Office

Leadership & communication

Customer service

Education

Two-year degree in Safety and Health

Job description

Pogue Construction seeks a Safety Professional to oversee site safety across commercial projects in Texas. The role requires enforcing health and environmental policies, conducting audits, and training staff to prevent incidents.

You will collaborate with the Safety Director and project teams to uphold regulatory compliance and zero-incident goals. Ideal candidates bring hands-on safety experience in commercial construction, strong leadership, and excellent written and verbal communication