Topeka, Kansas, USA
5 days ago
Safety Manager

CORPORATE OVERVIEW

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with more than 1,200 employees and nearing $2B in revenue, Alberici is a diversified construction company that partners with leading organizations throughout North America to build their most challenging and important projects.

Since our founding in 1918, Alberici earned a reputation for executing with quality, safety and trust. Combined with our 100+ years of experience, we provide construction solutions to the automotive, commercial, civil, energy, food & beverage, healthcare, heavy industrial, industrial process, and water industries.

We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities.

Our mission is simple — and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life.

When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance.

Our Values

Working Safely              Valuing Diversity              Serving Humbly Executing with Integrity Solving Creatively Engaging Fully

What We Offer

Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs and annual cost-of-living adjustments Generous salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments Health, dental and vision insurance eligibility on day one Paid parental leave Continuing education reimbursement Personalized career development and training programs Minimum of 29 days of PTO (including holidays) for entry-level roles Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members Corporate office cafeteria access Employee Resource Group (ERG) opportunities Philanthropy opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY

Support the Director of Construction in the development, integration, and oversight of the corporate safety and health program at the worksite and/or a group of worksites. Drive consistency, accountability at assigned locations and within the larger Safety Team. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and practices.
Exposure to projects of varying scope and size.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Operational Support

Partners with the Director of Construction on the integration of the Company’s safety, health and environmental requirements and expectations into the general business practices at a worksite, or a group of worksites. Integrates the Company’s safety, health, and environmental requirements and expectations into the general business practices at a worksite or a group of worksites. Participates in project planning events including estimating, preconstruction, Lean Edge, IIF and project teaming.

Program Design and Development

Develops and maintains project-specific safety programs such as safety orientation, incident reporting and investigation, inspection and auditing, safety observations, field craft training, assist field management with work permits if needed, LOTO, and subcontractor onboarding. Prepares or oversees the preparation of safety plans, risk assessments, training programs, and other programmatic elements. Reviews and approves safety plans, work permits, authorizations and designations. Builds and maintains an effective safety observation and near miss reporting program at the project site. Assists in the development of site-specific safety goals and targets. Track and monitor progress on safety goals and targets, reports to project management.

Workforce Development

Assists superintendent and project level management by defining goals and duties of project staff and subcontractors. Verifies training and qualifications of workers designated as competent persons, supervisors, qualified persons operators and other safety related roles. Leads the effort in ensuring all CAS employees are properly trained in Safety, Health and Environmental. Makes frequent visits to the worksites to assist on site management in ensuring that the project is being safely executed. Meets and establishes relationships with subcontractors. Reviews subcontractor safety programs and procedures to verify compliance with programs as well as those of our clients. Develops safety competencies in supervisors and advises site management of areas where good practices are in place and identifies areas of improvement. Establishes relationships with local medical providers, emergency services and other community services in support of safety at the worksite.

Risk Management

Facilitates incident reporting and notification, investigation and medical response actions to assure timely and appropriate care for (potential) workplace injuries and illnesses.

Management Responsibilities

Effectively trains, coaches and develops employees to achieve and maintain a positive safety environment. Understands and utilizes available pathways to effectively escalate and resolve safety issues and other conflict that may arise. Recommends appropriate disciplinary actions to Director of Construction and
supervisors in accordance with the Company’s Disciplinary Action Program. Achieves desired results through effective leadership and appropriate influence. Determines methods and courses of action to achieve organizational goals. Interfaces with regulatory representatives (OSHA, Environmental, Public Health) in a cooperative manner. Applies knowledge of regulatory processes to limit exposure and risks to the company. Reports monthly to the Director of Construction and the project management teams on key performance indicators for safety. Initiates effective incentive programs that encourage positive contributions to safety culture.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Expected to travel to all CAS worksite both regionally and nationally Embraces corporate systems and processes. Models and reinforces and ownership and responsibility mindset. Exercises good people skills both within the organization and with subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Construction. Understands and maintains discretion on sensitive aspects of safety. Monitors the profession for new best practices. Forecasts safety training needs, staffing and budgets. Oversees emergency action planning for the worksites/company. Remains current on trends, practices, and legal issues. Establishes relationships with clients’ safety staff. Ensures the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the worksites/company.

Education, Experience, and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in health & safety, engineering, construction management or
related field. 10 years health and safety experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Cause Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Incident Investigation. Working knowledge of risk management practices, workers compensation programs. Experience with OSHA compliance, conformance standards and other industry best practices. Must be fluent in Spanish as well as the English language.

Technical and Mental Skills

Use of various safety systems common in the industry (Procore, Safetywave, RiskManagement, etc.) Reads, analyzes and interprets common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required
o First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
o OSHA Authorized Trainer and Safety Certification
o CHST Required Preferred
o 30 Hours OSHA Construction
o Competent Person (Lock Out Tag Out, Excavation Trenching, Fall Protection, Rigging)
o National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)
o Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Professional, (GSP), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), and Safety Trained Supervisor will be considered.

 

Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies: 

Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, and Kienlen Constructors 

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