PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees and make decisions related to project safety, health, and environmental policies
- Observes and stops work when circumstances are related to an immediate danger to life, property, and environment on all projects
- Work with Safety Director to recommend and implement corrective action based on policies, guidelines, and procedures
- Provide leadership on active projects and build working relationships with all project staff
- Function as site EHS Professional for all active projects and serve as a resource for all EHS related questions, concerns, and areas of improvement
- Develop partnerships with Subcontractor Safety Reps to ensure compliance
- Conduct EHS audits, issue report of violations and require immediate corrective action by subcontractors
- Investigate and resolve issues on behalf of Pogue Construction and communicate with project staff and subcontractors in connection with resolving field EHS issues
- Coordinate Safety Committee meetings: plan and deliver training programs for managers and employees on relevant accident prevention
- Enforce work practices and conditions in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations, as well as owner/contractual requirements
- Educate and advise project staff on EHS guidelines and policies
- Order sign package for each new project
- Ensure projects are properly equipped with fire extinguishers, First Aid Kits, and AEDs
- Works closely with third party Environmental Consultant to ensure compliance on all projects
- Responsible for OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Forms
- Conduct scheduled and impromptu training and safety meetings
- Manage regulatory exposures to zero citations
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPECTATIONS:
- Demonstrated knowledge of EHS principles and techniques
- Demonstrated ability to identify known potential exposures and drive implementation of corrective actions
- Computer skills and experience with MS Office suite programs
- Proven management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing and train other
- Internal and external customer service
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- Ten (10) years of safety experience or combination of education/multiple years' experience in commercial building construction
- A bachelor's degree in Safety and Health or equivalent is preferred
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum Certifications:
OSHA 30, current First Aid, CPR, AED
