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Safety Director

Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/12/2025

At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!

Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits :

  • Medical Insurance Plans
  • Dental Insurance Plan
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
  • Health Savings Plan

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website. ACIBuilds

Summary / Objective :

The Safety Director plans, develops, coordinates, and supervises corporate safety / health and environmental protection functions. They will work closely with managers and contractors to develop and execute safety policies and programs, which affect all corporate operating units and are critical importance to overall company objectives, operations, and profitability. They also ensure construction projects are planned and executed in compliance with safety standards and without injury, illness, and incident or reliability issues related to the construction work. This position stewards contractors' and their subcontractors' adherence to appropriate safety standards and requirements. It also provides supervisory management to our safety coordinators in the field.

Essential Functions :

  • Provide administrative and technical direction and provide updates on all corporate safety and health programs, procedures and policies.
  • Provide assistance to division, project and department management personnel to ensure compliance with all safety, accident and fire programs, procedures and policies.
  • Provide technical and administrative direction to on-site safety and first aid personnel; includes staffing and personnel administration activities with concurrence of Project Management.
  • Thoroughly investigate all accidents resulting in injury or major property or equipment damage.
  • Represent Company in all safety related hearings (OSHA, etc.). Perform periodic jobsite inspections and prepare reports.
  • Review all safety documentation / reports for accuracy and completeness; ensure all required documents are forwarded to federal and state agencies per regulations and to company insurance carrier per their requirements.
  • Prepare safety related input for bid proposals.
  • Organize and implement safety programs for new projects including safety incentive programs and post-accident alcohol and drug testing.
  • A ct as company representative on issues relating to environmental protection concerns. Interfaces as necessary with environmental regulatory agencies and audits project site compliance with environmental protection requirements.
  • Chair the company safety committee meetings. Develop safety budget and assures expenditures do not exceed the budget. Formulate and initiate training programs for employees and supervisors.
  • Assume additional responsibilities as directed by corporate executives.
  • Manage a team of Safety Coordinators that will report to the Safety Director
  • Work with HR closely on issues dealing with incident reports and unsafe practices in the field
  • Oversee and manage injury case / illness files
  • Use and implement software dealing with cases and safety management
  • Supervisory Responsibility : YES

    Required :

  • 10 years' experience in industrial construction safety; or, equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; team oriented
  • Excellent oral, written communication and organizational skills
  • Initiative to work with limited supervision
  • Formal training in OSHA 1926 - Construction Safety Standards
  • Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment drug screen, and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history)
  • Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
  • Must be available to work assigned schedules
  • The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following :

    Work Environment :

  • May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness
  • May be required to use hearing protection in and around areas with moderate / high exposure to high noise levels
  • May be required to use respiratory protection when working in areas with fumes, or airborne particles including dust
  • May be required to work in confined spaces or at heights
  • Physical Demands :

  • While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand / walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
  • Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable / wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
  • Travel :

  • May require travel (typically not overnight)
  • Preferred :

  • OSHA 500 Instructor Certified
  • Prior military experience
  • HS diploma or GED equivalent
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