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