Safety Director - Advanced Facilities Group (AFG)

JE Dunn Construction; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Safety Director for its Advanced Facilities Group. This role involves overseeing safety and health initiatives across various projects, implementing safety programs, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in construction safety and strong leadership abilities, contributing to a culture of safety and inclusion within the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years construction safety experience is required.
• 5+ years people management experience is required.
• 2+ years budgeting or financial management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall direction and leadership on safety and health matters.
• Implements and manages environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Leads safety training activities and collaborations with safety professionals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Hazard Recognition

Construction Technology

Environmental Safety Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety/health

Construction management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Site Information Management System (SIMS)

Job description

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 every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

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 the Region or assigned Group 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.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Supports multiple verticals including Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial/Manufacturing nationally.
• 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 Worker's 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, safety, and worker's compensation 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, e.g., ISNET, Construct Secure, etc., and 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. Ensures positive, proactive implementation of JE Dunn's non-discrimination policy throughout the organization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Education

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety/health, construction management, or related field (Required).
• Equivalent relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.

Experience

• 10+ years construction safety experience (Required).
• 5+ years people management experience (Required).
• 2+ years budgeting or financial management experience (Required).

Working Environment

• Valid driver's license required.
• May require periods of travel and working non-traditional hours.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions and work at heights.
• Assignment may include project sites or office work.
• Physical activities include standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Benefits Information

The benefits package for this position is Professional Non-Union. Click the link below for more details.

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JE Dunn Construction is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact [e-mail].

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails regarding resumes.