What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Director position at Choate Construction Company?
As one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast, Choate considers our reputation our number one asset, with future success founded upon the strength of our client relationships and our employees. Choate excels in both base and interior construction with office locations in Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Raleigh, Nashville, Tampa, and Savannah.
The Safety Director is accountable for the management, coordination, and successful completion of safety requirements for their assigned geographical area. They should assume a leadership role for all staff members and Safety Managers as well as subcontractor partners in leading these teams to safety construct their projects(s) and improve the workforce's attitude towards behaving in a safe manner both on and off the project. The ultimate goal is to ensure each worker returns home safely each and every day.
As Safety Director for a region of the Company, they must be vigilant in the education and training of field Superintendents and possess relationship building skills to aid in firmly establishing the safety culture the Company desires. They shall establish a relationship with all regulatory inspection agencies(OSHA, etc.) and further our image with each.
They shall also actively participate in the training and development of all Safety Staff on projects in their area of responsibility and be the conduit between all projects for best practices and transfer of knowledge. They will work closely with the Corporate Safety Director to introduce all new initiatives. Where there is no project specific Safety Manager/Coordinator, the Safety Director shall assume all duties and responsibilities below and of a Senior Safety Manager and actively participate with the project teams to ensure worker safety.
The ultimate goal is to ensure each worker returns home safely each day.
Skills and Qualifications:
The Safety Director is accountable for the management, coordination, and successful completion of safety requirements for their assigned geographical area. They should assume a leadership role for all staff members and Safety Managers as well as subcontractor partners in leading these teams to safety construct their projects(s) and improve the workforce's attitude towards behaving in a safe manner both on and off the project. The ultimate goal is to ensure each worker returns home safely each and every day.
As Safety Director for a region of the Company, they must be vigilant in the education and training of field Superintendents and possess relationship building skills to aid in firmly establishing the safety culture the Company desires. They shall establish a relationship with all regulatory inspection agencies(OSHA, etc.) and further our image with each.
They shall also actively participate in the training and development of all Safety Staff on projects in their area of responsibility and be the conduit between all projects for best practices and transfer of knowledge. They will work closely with the Corporate Safety Director to introduce all new initiatives. Where there is no project specific Safety Manager/Coordinator, the Safety Director shall assume all duties and responsibilities below and of a Senior Safety Manager and actively participate with the project teams to ensure worker safety.
The ultimate goal is to ensure each worker returns home safely each day.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Four (4) year safety/health related degree minimum five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Completion of OSHA 500. Certificate must be current within four-year time period.
- Previous experience in direct supervision of health and safety issues along with administration of programs such as Safety Training, Risk Analysis, Incident Investigations, Root Cause Analysis, and OSHA related issues, including but not limited to inspections.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of construction safety and be the resource for project staff.
- Ability to identify potential hazardous situations and recommend preventative measures.
- Experience with Mission Critical Data Centers a plus.
- Basic knowledge of builder's risk requirements and how to avoid claims.
- Expectation should be 50% site conditions and 50% office conditions.
