What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Director position at Spence Brothers?
The Construction Safety Director leads the safety function for the entire company across all our locations. They will conduct regular safety audits and inspections on construction sites to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. They will ensure a safe workplace both on the job site and in the office.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Executes health and safety plans on jobsites and train employees on safety policies to encourage a culture of health and safety
- Update training certifications
- Assist in preparing and reviewing job-specific safety plans and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Performs safety audits and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventative measures
- Delivers corrective action & disciplinary measures with employees who fail to comply with expected safety standards
- Coordinate and conduct worksite inspections, assessments, surveys and program evaluations to identify potential hazards and for compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations and contract requirements
- Collaborate with superintendents, project managers, and GCs on investigations of incidents and document properly. Assist in implementation of corrective actions as it relates to the incident.
- Supervise direct report(s)
Qualifications
- OSHA 10 & 30 certifications
- CSP certification
- Bachelor’s degree
- Valid driver’s license
- Familiar with DOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA regulations
- 5-10 years of construction safety experience
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Drive for extended periods of time to various job sites across the state
- Able to climb ladder and scaffolding
- Able to traverse uneven ground
- Able to lift 50lbs
- Perform a great deal of reaching, bending, balancing, kneeling, crawling, turning & twisting (180 degrees)
- Perform considerable climbing, lifting, carrying
- Able to walk, sit, stand and bend
- Able to use hand to finger, reach with hands and arms, handle of feel objects or tools, be able to climb ladders and forms
- Able to talk, listen, hear and see
- Work in weather conditions common to this area including heat, cold, rain and snow
- May work in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time, perform sustained manual activities at low to moderate levels of exertion
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, 401K with company match and ESOP.
EEOC Statement
Spence Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About the Company
Spence Brothers has built trust and important facilities that have helped our communities thrive for over 130 years. Our legacy continues as a trusted leader in Construction Management, Design/Build, and General Contracting services throughout Michigan. We are proud to build facilities that impact all parts of our community, ranging from small projects for non-profit organizations to large corporate facilities. Big or small, Spence Brothers is recognized far and wide for our commitment to quality and dependability by clients, subcontractors, and designers.