Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field
15+ years of safety management experience in construction or engineering
3+ years in a safety manager role
Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of hazardous materials and subcontractor safety protocols
Experience in writing health and safety policies
Proficient in safety management software and data analysis
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for safety and wellbeing programs
Ensure compliance with OSHA practices and emergency preparedness
Manage Driver Safety Performance System and training
Assist with auto liability claims and improve driving safety
Implement technical programs for safety risk analysis and mitigation
Oversee safety training, inspections, and incident reporting
Develop dashboards for safety performance and corrective actions
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
401K and Paid Maternity Leave
Competitive PTO
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Job Overview We are seeking a new Director of Safety and Wellbeing to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As the Director of Safety and Wellbeing, you will join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client's ever-evolving project needs. This opportunity can be located in either our Chicago or Downers Grove offices and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for companywide safety, employee wellbeing and risk management programs through mentorship, coaching and development, fostering a culture that puts worker safety first
Administration and ensure compliance of (OSHA) practices, emergency preparedness, the assessment and resolution of site-specific safety concerns and the use of protective equipment and accident protocols
Manage and align with fleet to maintain the Driver Safety Performance System (LYTX) and Safe Driving Training (SMITH Driving)
Assist administration with auto liability claims, including working with fleet to reduce motor vehicle accidents and improve vehicle driving safety
Assist HR in the administration of the worker's compensation program, including working with the corporation to reduce employee lost time and manage company EMR
Implement technical programs, analyze incidents, near misses, claims, trends and leading indicators associated with safety risk factors and risk mitigation to ensure safety for all Ardmore Roderick employees
Partner with operational and project leaders to address client-specific, site-specific and project-specific safety requirements
Partner with leadership and other internal or external stakeholders on loss prevention, claims trends and risk-reduction priorities, as appropriate
Coordinate all interaction with intercompany resources and external partners in conjunction with current policies and regulations
Develop dashboards and regular leadership reporting for safety performance, corrective actions, claims, training, wellness activity and leading risk indicators
Manage applicable goals, improvement priorities, program budgets, vendors and external consultants and evaluate the value and effectiveness of services provided
Develop and lead an employee wellness strategy that supports physical well-being, mental well-being, prevention and sustainable work practices
Partner with Human Resources and benefit partners to connect employees with wellness resources, preventive programs and the Employee Assistance Program
Lead education and initiatives related to ergonomics, fatigue, stress management, healthy work practices and other workforce well-being priorities
Maintain systems and data in owner compliance systems (i.e., ISNetworld, Avetta, & similar)
Develop and execute information solutions to enable efficient, accurate and comprehensive reporting and information exchange
Monitor safety trends and regulations and incorporate them into training and programs
Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvement associated with safety-related engineering controls and processes
Plan, direct and coordinate activities of employees to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of science in occupational safety or four-year degree in a similar area of concentration
Minimum of 15 years of safety management related experience at a construction, consulting or engineering design focused firm
Minimum 3 years of experience in a safety manager or health and safety manager role
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the company, and internal and external clients
Solid knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices in the workplace
Experience with subcontractor safety protocol
Familiarity with writing health and safety policies and procedures
Proficiency in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
Working knowledge of safety management software, such as iAuditor, Avetta, SiteDocs, Safesite, etc
Capacity to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
Have great organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree(s) in safety management, occupational health or other safety focused areas of study
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) or Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certifications
Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity.
Salary Range: $195,520-245,440, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
