Safety Director, Advanced Facilities Group

J.E. Dunn Construction Company

Savannah (GA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

19 hours ago

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Job summary

JE Dunn Construction's Advanced Facilities Group seeks a Safety Director to lead safety and health across national programs for high-tech facilities, including data centers and manufacturing projects. Based in Kansas City preferred, the role partners with risk, insurance, and field teams to implement programs, measure metrics, and drive continuous improvement.

You will design training, lead investigations, coordinate prequalification platforms, and promote a diverse, inclusive safety culture.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety/health, construction management or related field required.
10+ years construction safety experience required; 5+ years people management preferred.
Experience leading safety programs across large-scale facilities projects.

Responsibilities

Implements and drives environmental, health and safety programs aligned with company goals.
Measures EH&S metrics and provides analytics to regional executives and stakeholders.
Leads Drug and Alcohol program and coordinates with risk and insurance teams.
Designs and conducts safety training for regional safety teams.
Leads investigations on serious safety matters and promotes best practices.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Safety program management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety/health, construction management or related field

Tools

SIMS

MS Office

Job description

Safety Director, Advanced Facilities Group

Location: Mesa, AZ, USIowa City, IA, US, 52317Temple, TX, USRaleigh, NC, US, 27607Willston, ND, US, 58801Columbus, OH, USFort Leonard Wood, MO, USJacksonville, FL, USTaylorsville, GA, USTampa, FL, US, 33609Beaverton, OR, US, 97008Hillsboro, OR, US, 97124Dallas, TX, US, 75254Cleveland, OH, USHouston, TX, US, 77057Toledo, OH, USWichita, KS, USEl Paso, TX, USKansas City, MO, US, 64106Social Circle, GA, USReston, VA, US, 20190Oklahoma City, OK, US, 73104Langley, VA, USSpringfield, MO, US, 65810Cheyenne, WY, USCharlotte, NC, US, 28217Savannah, GA, US, 31401Louisville, KY, USAustin, TX, US, 78704Omaha, NE, US, 68118Tucson, AZ, USTempe, AZ, US, 85281Waco, TX, USSan Antonio, TX, US, 78229Brownsville, TX, USSioux Falls, SD, USLaramie, WY, USAtlanta, GA, US, 30339Washington, DC, US, 20001Minot, ND, US, 58701Fort Wayne, IN, USSt. Louis, MO, US, 63101Council Bluffs, IA, USLake Charles, LA, USDickinson, ND, US, 58601Lincoln, NE, USNorth Charleston, SC, US, 29405Norfolk, VA, US, 23324Tulsa, OK, USMidlothian, TX, USNashville, TN, US, 37210Boise, ID, USOrlando, FL, USIndianapolis, IN, USDes Moines, IA, US, 50389Bowling Green, OH, USClarksville, TN, USLas Vegas, NV, USDetroit, OH, USMyrtle Beach, SC, US, 29577

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

JE Dunn's Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Role Summary

The Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) Safety Director will provide overall direction and leadership on safety and health matters for AFG in support of national safety goals and strategy. This position will be responsible for implementing safety programs and methods within the Region, providing statistical reports, and leading safety training activities. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

There is a strong preference for this role to be based out of our Kansas City, MO Office Location.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

SAFETY DIRECTOR FAMILY - CORE

Implements, manages and drives environmental, health and safety programs and initiatives. Periodically, calibrates to meet organizational goals and objectives.
Measures environmental, health and safety metrics and provides timely analytics using internal tools.
Provides support with Workers Compensation claims in accordance with company and state policies. Works closely with Risk and Insurance teams to include quarterly meetings with insurance carriers and broker.
Provides timely analytical information on all environmental, health and safety and workers compensations issues to Regional executives, marketing and other internal and external customers.
Leads the Drug and Alcohol program in accordance with corporate policies and practices.
Attends internal and external meetings to discuss environmental, health and safety related matters and offers timely solutions.
Designs, leads, and conducts environmental, health and safety training for Regional safety team members.
Leads the investigation team on serious or catastrophic safety matters within the Region.
Collaborates with other safety professionals nationwide to monitor trends and provide recommendations.
Collaborates with marketing team on related presentations and marketing activities.
Owns prequalification platforms, i.e. ISNET, Construct Secure etc. and frequently provides input working closely with client solutions partners.
Authors publications for Company communications.
Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn's policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
Proficiency in MS Office (Advanced).
Ability to conduct effective presentations (Advanced).
Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations.
Proficiency in company safety software/programs, processes and tools (Advanced).
Proficiency in SIMS (Site Information Management System).
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
Knowledge of various testing protocols for noise and contaminants.
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
Knowledge of various testing protocols for environmental hazards.
Proficiency in required construction technology (Intermediate).
Ability to manage a team.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety/health, construction management or related field (Required).
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

10+ years construction safety experience (Required).
15+ years safety leadership experience (Preferred).
5+ years people management experience (Required).
2+ years budgeting or financial management experience (Required).
Safety leadership experience on large scale advanced facilities/high tech projects (data center, semiconductor, industrial & manufacturing) (Preferred)

Working Environment

Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
May require periods of travel
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
Must be comfortable working at projected heights
Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office
Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

Click here for benefits details. (https://www.jedunn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Colorado-Benefit-Descriptions.pdf)

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

Requisition ID: 64166

Why People Work Here

At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

About JE Dunn

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