Director of Safety

CK Construction Group has been providing construction services to private and public agencies since 1956. We have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control and safety measures. We have the people, equipment, construction materials, experience, and bonding capacity to complete most any size project.

We offer comprehensive design phase and construction phase services under all delivery and contractual methods, including construction management, general contracting, design-build, and design-assist. In addition, we offer self-perform construction services including concrete, steel erection, carpentry, drywall and acoustical ceilings and an in-house AWI Certified mill shop.

We are always looking for talent in the areas of engineering and construction management positions. Check out our website to learn more and apply today!

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Responsible for the overall safety and well-being of our team members, including creating a culture of zero at-risk behaviors, leading innovative safety initiatives, managing the execution of our safety program, and in collaboration with leadership and management, building a best-in-class safe work environment for all Team Members, subcontractors and the clients being served.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

In addition to following CK's values, policies and procedures, the primary responsibilities of this position currently include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Helps create a culture of zero at-risk behaviors
• Drives safety initiatives and cultivates pro-active and positive safety communications and programs across the organization
• Utilizes current technology to plan and implement safe work practices
• Works in tandem with leadership and Operations to support and implement positive and progressive changes in the Company's safety culture
• Designs, plans, coordinates, and facilitates programs & training that foster an environment of safety while always building greater safety awareness and encouraging safe work practices throughout the organization
• Ensures jobsite inspections occur on a regular basis to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures, and follow up to verify measures have been implemented
• Investigates and documents all accidents and injuries, and identifies root cause and submits report for changes and preventive actions
• Oversees and directs the Company Safety Committee
• Ensure training of OSHA 10 Hour/30 Hour and all other training takes place as required
• Plans and implements associate safety orientation training program for new hires
• Provide guidance on safety process improvements, government/OSHA requirements, and best-practices
• Provide analysis and information/data on trends and make appropriate recommendations
• Advises company of industry related regulatory changes with which the company must comply along with the roadmap for the change
• Collaborates with other organizations (partnered companies, subcontractors, and clients) to ensure Company's safety programs and policies are adhered to
• Fosters relationships with other external safety experts in the industry to share best practices and emerging trends
• Attends and actively participates in relevant industry conferences and professional meetings including: AGC of Ohio, American Society of Safety Engineers, National Safety Council, and Builders Exchange of Central Ohio.
• Audits practices and records to ensure compliance with programs and federal/state OSHA regulations
• Identify and implement best practices and new methodology to take the organization's offerings to the next level
• Manages the Safety Department budget

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of applicable Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and best practices.
• Sound decision-making based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement. Creates an environment of open dialogue and invites input from all Team Members.
• Diplomatic in working with and through others.
• Ability to effectively write, articulate, and generally communicate to engage Team Members, leadership, and others in a productive and credible manner.
• Maintains OSHA 500 Construction Outreach Trainer credential.
• Experience developing an innovation strategy towards safety.
• Ability to run complex meetings with multiple attendees and hold participants accountable for deliverables.
• Ability to think past current constraints and influence others to gain buy-in and alignment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

4-year Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, or other related field 10+ years' experience of successful and progressive safety leadership in commercial construction.