Safety Director

WHO WE ARE

We’re an entrepreneur, fast-growing team of project managers, estimators, superintendents, safety and administrative support personnel. As leaders in quality construction management, we’re committed to providing impeccable service to our clients, a safe work environment for our team, and an opportunity for our employees to grow and enjoy the benefits of work/life balance. Here at ALLY, we cultivate a collaborative environment that values tenacity, attention to detail, and comradery. Since outstanding customer service is our best product, we strive to build long-lasting relationships with our entire customer base.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety Director is directly responsible for managing the safety and risk associated with construction projects and company operations. The Safety Director proactively plans, directs and implements ALLY’s safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment for the protection of our employees, clients, subcontractors and the general public. In this capacity, the Safety Director is accountable to provide guidance, identify the resources and equipment necessary to implement Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) management systems and compliance programs related to ALLY scopes of work at client locations. The Safety Director maintains proactive, frequent and open communication with the ALLY management team on EHS issues, assists with the evaluation of potential hazardous situations and environmental impacts, participates in accident investigations, and ensures ALLY is compliant with all EHS regulatory and client requirements. This role requires outstanding interpersonal skills, client service attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY

SITE SPECIFIC SAFETY PLANNING

Act in a consultative role in the development of Site-Specific Safety Policies and Procedures, identifying areas requiring preventive measures, the procurement of safety equipment and first aid supplies, and the procedures for the safety of personnel, equipment and property.

Manage and administer ALLY Safety Staff, evaluate which projects require additional safety

attention, and staff accordingly to ensure compliance with all aspects of managing Site Specific Safety Plans.

Act as the safety advisor to each project team on each project.

Coordinate with the insurance safety representatives, OSHA, clients and other authorized safety inspectors to evaluate/abate unsafe conditions and to improve safety implementation on the job site.

AUDITS

To ensure compliance with safety and health standards as required by OSHA, Federal, State and Local Laws and other regulatory commissions as required, conduct and manage onsite periodic safety inspections.

Provide support to Project Teams in the event of site inspections.

Prepare risk analysis of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies. Make recommendations to resolve any deficiencies.

Assess ways for reducing claim costs and increasing the retrospective premium refund.

Research and manage ways to reduce the net premium paid by improving the experience modifier.

Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment and schedule maintenance.

Support Operations Manager in maintaining company storage areas.

RISK MANAGEMENT

Develop systems to evaluate and report accidents/incidents resulting in property damage or general liability claims.

Conduct or assist in accident and incident investigations and report directly to Designated Officer.

Update and maintain ALLY Safety Manuals, Forms and Plans. Train employees in proper procedures.

Provide recommendations and assistance to Project Managers and Superintendents, with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material or substance utilization.

Ensure compliance with corporate worker’s compensation program including working with internal personnel and third-party administrators/legal counsel, to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost-effective manner.

Perform and oversee investigation of accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions to include interfacing with workers compensation claims and communication with injured workers and the return-to-work strategies. Cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations. Provide recommendations for remedial action.

Establish priorities for the correction of factors contributing to or causing occupational injuries.

Remain current on federal, state, county and local safety regulations. Keep management advised of new or revised regulations and their projected impact.

TRAINING

Determine training needs for ALLY employees and provide training to achieve safety implementation on job sites.

Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques and fire prevention for job sites and office.

Facilitate employee training in first aid and CPR. Maintain training records in the employee files.

Provide training and education to all levels of staff, as required, by Federal and State safety regulations and ensure new employees receive safety instructions prior to beginning work. Emphasize any specific site hazards and thoroughly explain all applicable precautions.

SUPPORT

Maintain lines of communication with all levels of management and supervision to ensure that each is aware of the Company’s safety and health policies and their own responsibilities under the regulatory statutes.

Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs, coordinate the public relations aspect of the Safety Program, participate in safety society meetings and attend educational seminars to ensure a level of knowledge commensurate with the Safety Department’s aspirations.

Maintain a work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to ensure positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, co-workers and management.

Frequently and proactively communicate with ALLY management team to keep them apprised of pertinent issues.

Manage and plan monthly safety moment and quarterly safety spotlight topics.

Represent ALLY Safety Policy at Owner meetings, community meetings and with subcontractors as required. Confer with clients to coordinate safety efforts and implement accordingly.

Maintain a strategic overview of the implementation of safe work practices in the industry.

COMPLIANCE

Direct, administer, develop, implement, execute and monitor ALLY safety policies and programs to ensure compliance with the requirements of the safety manual.

Support the Field Operations team regarding all Subcontractor job specific Safety Programs.

Review new Subcontractor pre-qualification documentation to ensure they have an acceptable safety record and communicate with the Director of Field Operations, Superintendent and Project Manager of their acceptance or rejection.

Track and trend Subcontractor compliance on projects. Work with Subcontractor principals to improve their level of safety performance. Work with designated Officers to ensure subcontractor compliance and contract language addresses ongoing issues relevant to specific exposures created by subcontractor or the public.

Plan and implement risk management, safety policies and procedures in compliance with all federal, state, county and local rules and regulations, including MSDS requirements, for both field and office operations, to maximize a safe working environment.

Act as corporate contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including, but not limited to OSHA.

Manage and oversee motor vehicle safety program.

Manage hazardous materials control program. Work with third-party services to review samples and test for hazardous materials prior to the start of demolition on all projects. Secure good faith reports prior to the start of work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Possess ALLY’s core values:

Be a trustworthy ALLY with uncompromising ethics delivering allegiance, honesty and fairness.

Work with integrity, accountability and commitment.

Appreciate and respect the company culture of comradery in a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Think Safety First!

Passionate about giving back to others.

Be a leader in Sustainability for the betterment of society.

Broad based knowledge of Environmental, Occupational Health, and Safety regulations.

Success working with subcontractors/vendors supporting mutual safety objectives.

Excellent skills in written and oral communication with ability to maintain confidentiality.

Strong computer and smart device skills with both word processing and database applications.

Ability to drive and inspect both outdoor and indoor areas to observe compliance with established programs.

A proven track record managing regulatory compliance.

Ability to work in a campus setting and corporate style environment.

Pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience (or similar) preferred.

Must have reliable transportation.

When driving on company business, a clean driving record, valid driver’s license, properly maintained employee-owned vehicle with the state minimum mandated levels of auto liability insurance are required as a condition of employment.

Passionate, positive team attitude with ability to successfully handle difficult and sensitive situations.

Provide safety leadership in a respectful, forward thinking, detail-oriented way.

Must be a team player.

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, environmental science, or related subject.

Master's degree or a professional designation like OHST, ASP, or CSP, desirable.

15+ years of direct safety experience in the commercial construction industry.

Experience working with EHS compliance and management systems, preferably within facility operations. EHS experience in biopharmaceutical, research or maintenance operations, highly desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

This role can include walking within a 400-acre campus; use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Those in this position are required to speak clearly so listeners can understand and hear clearly to understand the speech of another person.

Prolonged standing, sitting, and walking.

Client site pending, work environments can involve some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs occasionally.

ALLY Construction Services offers a competitive salary and benefits package. To be considered, please email us your resume with the position you’re applying as the subject line to .