Site Safety Manager (Salem, VA)

Faulconer Construction Co; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to safety and community development. The Site Safety Manager will prioritize employees' health and welfare, leading safety initiatives across projects in southwest VA near Wytheville.

Responsibilities include inspections, incident investigations, coaching, and safety training to uphold core values. Reporting to the Sr. Safety Manager, the role emphasizes collaboration with the Safety Team and operations to prevent

Qualifications

• 3-5 years as a site safety manager for multiple employer construction sites.
• DOT Roadway experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Ability to pass a federal, state, and local background check.
• OSHA 500 Certification is preferred but not required. If you do not have an OSHA 500 certification, you must be able to obtain it within 6 months of employment.
• CPR/FA Instructor Certification is preferred but not required. As with the OSHA 500, you must be able to obtain it within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Site safety inspections
• Lead incident investigations.
• Onsite coaching and influencing safe working behaviors.
• Safety training (including excavation, confined space, fall protection, material handling, ladder use, concrete, heavy equipment & road work)
• Assist Faulconer operations team in conducting effective risk assessments (AHA’s).
• Attend any safety meetings that are required by Faulconer Construction and the general contractor.
• Responsible for purchasing and maintaining PPE and other safety-related equipment.
• Review plans and drawings to prepare plans and assist in planning activities.
• Develop toolbox talks that are specific to our latest trends and industry trends.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis and develop lessons learned to distribute to field employees.
• Complete and communicate incident reports and lessons learned to communicate to operations teams.
• Elevate site safety concerns to Faulconer safety team.
• Provide weekly updates during Safety Team Weekly Safety Meeting.

Skills

Site safety leadership

Risk assessments

Influence safety behaviors

Incident investigations

Job description

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, offering our employees engaging and rewarding careers in the heavy civil construction industry. We believe that our company's success and reputation are dependent on the commitment and dedication of our employees.

We improve communities by inspiring people to achieve their maximum potential.

Position Description

Reports To: Sr. Safety Manager

Position Summary

The Site Safety Manager will prioritize our employees' safety, health, and welfare. Faulconer believes in LEADING safety, not MANAGING safety. Working in a team environment, the Site Safety Manager will influence safe behaviors through relationship-building and coaching other employees. Candidate will maintain Faulconer’s Core Values at all times. This position will report to the Sr. Safety Manager with added guidance and support from the Faulconer Safety Team and Director of Field Safety.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Site safety inspections
• Lead incident investigations.
• Onsite coaching and influencing safe working behaviors.
• Safety training (including excavation, confined space, fall protection, material handling, ladder use, concrete, heavy equipment & road work)
• Assist Faulconer operations team in conducting effective risk assessments (AHA’s).
• Attend any safety meetings that are required by Faulconer Construction and the general contractor.
• Responsible for purchasing and maintaining PPE and other safety-related equipment.
• Review plans and drawings to prepare plans and assist in planning activities.
• Develop toolbox talks that are specific to our latest trends and industry trends.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis and develop lessons learned to distribute to field employees.
• Complete and communicate incident reports and lessons learned to communicate to operations teams.
• Elevate site safety concerns to Faulconer safety team.
• Provide weekly updates during Safety Team Weekly Safety Meeting.

Position Expectations

The qualified candidate should reside in the southwest VA area, in close proximity to to job site. This position is required to provide safety oversight full time to specific projects in Wytheville, VA. The qualified candidate should posses the necessary soft skills to build solid working relationships with all employees and sub-contractors on site, and the ability to influence safe working behaviors in a manner which is respected by the workers and site leadership. The right candidate should also have the ability to influence near miss and incident reporting . In addition, the right candidate should have the ability to stop jobs when warranted, and be able to engage in difficult but professional discussions with operations leadership.

Position Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years as a site safety manager for multiple employer construction sites.
• Multiple Trade Experience (Concrete, Cranes, Heavy Civil, Clearing, Grading, Rigging, Landscaping, etc.).
• Heavy Civil Construction experience preferred.
• Knowledge of excavation benching and sloping requirements.
• Knowledge of soil-types and requirements as the relate to excavation.
• OSHA 500 Certification is preferred but not required. If you do not have an OSHA 500 certification, you must be able to obtain it within 6 months of employment.
• CPR/FA Instructor Certification is preferred but not required. As with the OSHA 500, you must be able to obtain it within 6 months of employment.
• DOT Roadway experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Ability to pass a federal, state, and local background check.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Employee must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Drug screens are required after an offer is accepted, and continued employment is based on the initial drug screen and any future/random drug screens administered.
• A background check will be required.
• A confidentiality agreement may be required.
• Driving records may be required.
• Further clearance may be required by clients (i.e. government or military site access).
• Positive, team oriented attitude
• Open to personal and professional training and development

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to 2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Faulconer Construction. In addition to a competitive wage and benefit package, we also offer professional development through our Faulconer Academy.