Senior Construction Safety Leader – Travel Ready

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem eligibility

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks Safety Managers for multiple projects, requiring travel and potential relocation.

You will ensure Thompson’s safety programs meet OSHA and state/federal requirements, plan programs to reduce injuries, and educate employees to lead safety and quality across the Southeast. Responsibilities include site audits, incident investigations, safety training, and coordinating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the field.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office-Office, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.
• Must have completed OSHA 30.
• Additional training, preferably OSHA 500, is preferred.
• Some sites may require MSHA and HAZWOPER certification.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand.
• Must be able to utilize basic math.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Work at heights up to 200 feet.
• Some sites require use of a respirator.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Responsibilities

• Observe job performance and search for any possible site hazards to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and provide direction for immediate actions if out of compliance.
• Identify conditions which could produce accidents and communicate to operation management and peer Safety Managers for information sharing.
• Conduct post-accident investigations and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Communicate with injured employee and accompany to initial and follow-up medical treatment to ensure care and understanding of light duty policy.
• Plan, implement and coordinate programs to reduce occupational injuries, illnesses or deaths and financial losses.
• Assist in development of Corporate and Division SOPs, policies and procedures for safety.
• Maintain data for safety statistics such as first aids, recordables; graph and trend by type and area.
• Conduct training on safety, new employee orientation, as required.
• Visit each established work site weekly to conduct audits (goal of 25 per month) and identify hazards or unsafe behaviors.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks Safety Managers for multiple projects, requiring travel and potential relocation.

You will ensure Thompson’s safety programs meet OSHA and state/federal requirements, plan programs to reduce injuries, and educate employees to lead safety and quality across the Southeast. Responsibilities include site audits, incident investigations, safety training, and coordinating with project teams.