Onsite Safety Leader — Construction Projects

Gray; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction seeks a Site Safety Manager to lead on-site health and safety efforts across field projects. You will act as Safety Officer, implement policies, train staff, and foster a strong safety culture on each site.

Travel across the United States is required; leadership and communication are essential to coordinating with project managers, contractors, and safety professionals. A valid safety background and MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational or environmental health and safety (or similar) and a minimum of 5 years of related construction safety experience or training OR a minimum of 5-10 years of related construction safety experience or training
• Possess leadership skills that helps cultivate a cohesive and successful team
• Light/heavy industrial construction experience
• Must have ability to identify known potential exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), tablets and
• NCSO and Advanced First Aid strongly
• Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site Safety Officer for assigned
• Monitor and inspect the job site for health and safety compliance, identifying any potential hazards that may result in injuries or accidents.
• Implement all proper safety and health policies onsite, discussing any issues with the project manager, contractor, and other safety professionals.
• Provide health and safety training and information to all employees onsite to ensure that site safety requirements are being met at all times.
• Establish and manage a jobsite safety culture in accordance with Gray’s safety program.
• Assist in onboarding and mentoring of new site safety team members on your assigned project.
• Review, evaluate and make determination on contractor site safety programs.
• Mentor contractors to help assure compliance with Gray guidelines.
• Maintain owner and Gray specified safety records. Assist in developing project specific site safety plans and an emergency response plan.
• Confers with supervisory personnel to resolve complaints and grievances within work force.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Safety leadership

Construction safety

Training & mentoring

Communication skills

MS Office

NCSO

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational or environmental health and safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gray Construction seeks a Site Safety Manager to lead on-site health and safety efforts across field projects. You will act as Safety Officer, implement policies, train staff, and foster a strong safety culture on each site.

Travel across the United States is required; leadership and communication are essential to coordinating with project managers, contractors, and safety professionals. A valid safety background and MS Office skills are expected.