Safety Specialist

csmgroup; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSM Group is seeking a Safety Specialist to monitor and ensure a safe workplace, aligning with health, safety, and environmental programs across projects nationwide. Daily travel to jobsites is required and the role reports to the Director of Field Safety.

The position leads safety processes, conducts training, audits, and incident investigations, and collaborates with project leaders and field teams to uphold safety standards and drive a culture of safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local legislation and codes governing construction site environmental health and safety.
• Oversees safety training, certifications, and continuous education for the site team.
• Conducts safety audits, site inspections, and post-incident investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborates with Construction Managers and Project Engineers to implement safety programs.
• Responds to emergencies and enforces safe work practices on all jobsites.

Job description

ABOUT US:

We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.

Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people-first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether!

Leading with safety is our No. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with.
In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.

SUMMARY:

The Safety Specialist is ultimately responsible for monitoring and executing an effective, safe workplace in compliance of safety, health, and the environment. This position directs the resources and activities of the organization to support the Health and Safety programs by providing advice and guidance to project staff which includes Project Directors’, Sr. Project Managers’, Project Managers’, Project Engineers’, and Construction Managers’. This position has a significant influence on the company’s overall performance in the areas of construction site Health and Safety. The primary goal is to continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and preparedness across the organization to create a culture that prioritizes effective safety protocol.

This position will provide overall leadership, professional knowledge and expertise in the administration and support of Health and Safety processes to include regulatory agency compliance, company policies and human capital development.

This position reports to the Director of Field Safety for administrative purposes, but closely collaborates with the safety team, Senior PMs, PM/CM, and PE’s to coordinate program efforts and outcomes. This position requires daily travel to jobsites.

This is a full-time FLSA-exempt position. The position requires 40 work hours per week with the ability to work more if necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Management (50%)
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local legislation and codes governing construction site environmental health and safety.
  • Enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
  • Interfaces with regulatory agencies, staff members, trade contractors and key client personnel (as applicable) to formulate corrective actions.
  • Ensures personnel training and corrective action follow-up is completed.
  • Performs or reviews accident investigation, data analysis, and recurrence prevention programs and procedures.
  • Provides feedback for the continuous development of Safety Policies and Procedures as well as effective implementation of these policies.
  • Works with Construction Managers (CM) and Project Engineers (PE) to positively encourage their development and support implementation of their ideas.
  • Facilitates and arbitrates between CM/CE’s and trades on issues involving safety and the correction of unsafe conditions.
  • Serves as a resource for Construction Managers (CM) and Project Engineers (PE) to ensure compliance with site safety protocols, corporate safety programs and goals.
  • Utilizes behavioral based safety (BBS) practices.
  • Responds to and helps all emergency situations on site.
• Training and Development (10%)
  • Attends conferences, meetings, and workshops to keep up to date on new safety methods and procedures applicable to codes and regulations or to maintain required level of certification and continuous education.
  • Studies and prepares to take safety certification exam – STSC, CHST, ASP, etc. (It is expected that you will complete the STSC exam in first year of employment, then prepare to take the next level exam following.)
  • Tracks and schedules required safety trainings or certification renewals.
  • Provides one-on-one training on specific safety subjects.
  • Regularly deliver safety moments during team meetings, project meetings or group sessions to raise awareness and educate attendees on safety topics and issues.
    
• Safety Audits (30%)
  
  • Develops accident investigation reports to track and prevent recurrence of incidents and to ensure information on incidents is shared adequately across the organization.
  • Manages the process for post-incident investigations and lessons learned.
  • Conducts (or coordinates through other field staff) on-site reviews and audits of safety protocol at all jobsites.
  • Ensures site safety through review of procedure documents, and contractor’s safety manuals.
  • Perform site safety inspections / audits using inspection checklists and photos and provides reports to field personnel.
  • Immediately addresses critical safety concerns arising in the field working with all parties