Site Safety Manager

Gray Construction; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is seeking a Site Safety Manager for its Field Operations Team. This position involves serving as the on-site Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and mentoring new members. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of construction safety experience.

The role requires travel across the United States, with candidates able to live anywhere in the country. Gray Construction promotes a strong safety culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related construction safety experience.
• Light/heavy industrial construction experience.
• NCSO and Advanced First Aid strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site Safety Officer for assigned projects.
• Monitor and inspect the job site for compliance.
• Provide training to ensure safety requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational or environmental health and safety

Job description

Overview

Gray Construction is looking to add a Site Safety Manager to their Field Operations Team. This is a field/project based position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on‑site Safety Officer for assigned
• Monitor and inspect the job site for health and safety compliance, identifying any potential hazards that may result in injuries or accidents.
• Implement all proper safety and health policies onsite, discussing any issues with the project manager, contractor, and other safety professionals.
• Provide health and safety training and information to all employees onsite to ensure that site safety requirements are being met at all times.
• Establish and manage a jobsite safety culture in accordance with Gray’s safety program.
• Assist in onboarding and mentoring of new site safety team members on your assigned project.
• Review, evaluate and make determination on contractor site safety programs.
• Mentor contractors to help assure compliance with Gray guidelines.
• Maintain owner and Gray specified safety records. Assist in developing project specific site safety plans and an emergency response plan.
• Confers with supervisory personnel to resolve complaints and grievances within work force.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational or environmental health and safety (or similar) and a minimum of 5 years of related construction safety experience or training OR a minimum of 5-10 years of related construction safety experience or training.
• Possess leadership skills that helps cultivate a cohesive and successful team.
• Light/heavy industrial construction experience.
• Must have ability to identify known potential exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), tablets and.
• NCSO and Advanced First Aid strongly.
• Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Additional Information

This position requires travel as our projects are scattered throughout the United States and, in some cases outside of the U.S. The selected candidate can live anywhere in the USA, but would be required to travel to the project site per Gray’s travel policy.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The team member is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level is generally moderate to loud. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will manage multiple subordinate team members. Responsibilities include training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Indirectly manages subcontractors, consultants, and general laborers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin and protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.