JE Dunn Construction

Safety Specialist 2

JE Dunn Construction$80K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a safety and health-related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
  • 2+ years construction safety experience required
  • Proficiency in MS Office and company safety software/programs
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations
  • Ability to perform accurate and complete work in a timely manner

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and implement field safety programs for construction projects
  • Conduct regular site inspections for compliance with safety laws and policies
  • Perform safety audits, document hazards, and recommend abatement solutions
  • Lead new hire safety orientations and ensure policy compliance
  • Attend project meetings to discuss safety measures and strategies
  • Investigate project-related accidents and recommend process changes
  • Manage injured employee rehabilitation and return-to-work processes

Benefits

  • Professional Non-Union benefits package
  • Opportunity for a target bonus based on performance
  • Access to company safety management tools and training resources
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and development
  • Potential for career growth within a reputable construction company
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The Safety Specialist will coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine and increasingly complex construction projects. This position will be responsible for conducting safety inspections, identifying and documenting abatement of hazardous conditions, writing reports and performing trend analysis. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

SAFETY SPECIALIST FAMILY - CORE

Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
  • Conducts regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and Company policies.
  • Conducts safety audits on assigned projects by identifying, documenting and recommending abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions to internal and external clients.Utilizes internal safety management systems to document findings and to track abatement techniques and closure.
  • Conducts project-specific new hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
  • Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors' safety programs.
  • Attends project pre-planning, progress and other relevant project-related meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
  • Supports field leadership in the implementation of the safety program specifics, such as meetings, committees and related activities well as chairing the project safety committee.
  • Assists in the investigation of project-related accidents. Confers with supervisor to determine root cause and discuss recommendations for changes in the work processes to eliminate recurrence.
  • Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure that the worker attends treatment and is returned to work at some capacity in a timely manner. Compiles progress summary reports of injuries for supervisor.
  • Monitors site safety incentive program.


Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SAFETY SPECIALIST

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:
  • Possesses a higher level of safety knowledge that helps identify more complex safety issues and provide more complex abatements solutions.
  • Utilizes a higher level of knowledge of equipment, laws and work processes, and applies that knowledge to project-specific safety recommendations.
  • Contributes a higher level of communication skills and plays a more active role in meetings.
  • Utilizes internal safety management systems and tools to perform trend analysis that identifies safety trends, including problem areas within the project or subcontractors, and provides recommended solutions to mitigate future occurrences.
  • Provides guidance and training on basic and some intermediate safety-related topics for new or existing safety and project team personnel.
  • Assists safety leadership during insurance audits.
  • Capable of overseeing more complex projects, including one large or complex project and/or multiple projects.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
  • Communications skills, verbal and written.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations.
  • Proficiency in company safety software/programs, processes and tools (Intermediate).
  • Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
  • Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
  • Proficiency in required construction technology.
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.


Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a safety and health-related field (Preferred).
  • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.


Experience

  • 2+ years construction safety experience (Required).


Working Environment

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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Base compensation for the Safety Specialist 2 role in ((filter1)) is between $80,000 and $100,000, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***

Requisition ID: 63195

About JE Dunn Construction

JE Dunn Construction is a commercial general contractor based in Kansas City, Missouri. The company was founded in 1924 by John Ernest Dunn and has since grown to become one of the largest construction companies in the United States. JE Dunn Construction has completed many high-profile projects, including the Sprint Center in Kansas City and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The company has won numerous awards for its work, including several AGC Build America Awards and ENR Best Projects Awards. JE Dunn Construction is committed to sustainability and has completed many LEED-certified projects.
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1924

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