Safety Manager

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc; Fayetteville, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Paving and Construction is seeking a Safety Manager to implement, manage, and monitor safety programs that meet OSHA requirements. This role requires an experienced safety specialist with civil construction experience and travel to job sites.

Responsibilities include safety strategy execution, training, audits, and incident investigations. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Occupational Safety Health and Fire Science, OSHA 30 (preferred), and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree focused on Occupational Safety Health and Fire Science.
• At least 5 years of experience in civil construction or asphalt, preferred.
• OSHA 30, preferred.
• Formal safety training including First Aid, CPR, and CSM (Certified Safety Manager), preferred but not required.
• Previous experience with OSHA rules and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with employees at all levels in a construction environment.
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Clean and valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing our safety strategy and zero accident culture for the assigned business unit.
• Ensure job site safety including training, documentation, audits, and reporting.
• Monitor daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and company policies/procedures.
• Assist in safety efforts by researching, planning, developing, and implementing programs and procedures necessary to meet compliance and safety needs.
• Implement an effective safety program for each project within the territory assigned.
• Lead safety training for individuals and crews as needed.
• Maintain a regular site visit to all projects within the territory assigned.
• Communicate to all parties in real time to ensure all safety matters are dealt with timely and accurately.
• Maintain proper safety records and documentation and communicate to all levels of the organization as necessary.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Hazard analysis

CPR instruction

Safety training

Incident investigation

Lock out tag out

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety Health and Fire Science

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Capital Paving and Construction is looking for a Safety Manager to implement, manage, and monitor safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA requirements.

This individual must be an experienced safety specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the civil construction industry; along with being skilled in Hazard Analysis, CPR Instruction, Safety Training, Incident Investigation, and Lock Out Tag Out.

This position will involve frequent travel to job sites, with possible out of state travel and overnight stays.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist with executing our safety strategy and zero accident culture for the assigned business unit.
• Ensure job site safety including training, documentation, audits, and reporting.
• Monitor daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and company policies/procedures.
• Assist in safety efforts by researching, planning, developing, and implementing programs and procedures necessary to meet compliance and safety needs.
• Implement an effective safety program for each project within the territory assigned.
• Lead safety training for individuals and crews as needed.
• Maintain a regular site visit to all projects within the territory assigned.
• Communicate to all parties in real time to ensure all safety matters are dealt with timely and accurately.
• Maintain proper safety records and documentation and communicate to all levels of the organization as necessary.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree focused on Occupational Safety Health and Fire Science
• At least 5 years of experience in civil construction or asphalt, preferred.
• Environmental compliance experience
• OSHA 30, preferred.
• Formal safety training including First Aid, CPR, and CSM (Certified Safety Manager), preferred but not required.
• Previous experience with OSHA rules and regulations
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels in a construction environment.
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Clean and valid driver’s license
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. We offer competitive wages and great employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, life insurance and short and long-term disability.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.