Corporate Safety Director in Overland Park, Kansas at Massman Construction Co.

*The ideal candidate will be based in the Kansas City metropolitan area, though candidates located in the New Orleans, LA or St. Louis, MO areas will also be considered.
Are you committed to fostering a culture of safety? Massman Construction Co. is a leading national heavy civil, bridge and marine contractor providing innovation in a variety of infrastructure markets. Our primary clients are state DOT’s, the Corps of Engineers, and barge & ship dock owners. We are currently searching for a team-oriented Corporate Safety Director who embraces safety as a core value as we do.
Why Massman Construction Co.In addition to being an award-winning organization, we offer some of the best benefits in the industry. We inspire our employees to work and live a safe, healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.
At Massman Construction Co. you will earn:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and capabilities
• An excellent benefits package including top tier health insurance, life insurance, health savings account, long term disability insurance, access to dental and vision insurance, and more
• An excellent retirement program including a 401(k) plan with company match and a discretionary profit-sharing contribution

Job Summary:The Corporate Safety Director works closely with company leadership to cultivate and promote a company culture that creates and maintains a safe environment for our employees. This individual plans, directs and implements the Company safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and productive work environment exists throughout the company. This individual fosters a commitment to Safety in all work performed. Our Corporate Safety Director plays a critical role in supporting the company’s core values.
Responsibilities:

• Proactively leads the company’s safety program to keep employees safe, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce risk.
• Build relationships with project team members including project leadership, project safety professionals, and team members.
• Assists in setting up and maintaining safe jobsites and ensures ongoing compliance with safety rules and regulations at all locations
• Maintains an active incident management program
• Performs on-site audits to identify unsafe operations, risks and compliance issues
• Coordinates Workers Compensation claims to ensure timely and appropriate employee care and incident management
• Oversees and supports safety meeting implementation and documentation
• Serves as the company safety subject matter expert with clients, regulators and employees
• Develops and analyzes reporting to identify trends and indicators to help prevent future incidents
• Identifies, creates and conducts safety training for compliance with all safety requirements
• Develops and mentors jobsite safety professionals
• Drives continuous improvement and innovation across projects, implementing best practices in behavioral based safety
• Participates in relevant industry associations and forums

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and related experience Degree in Occupational Safety/Health is a plus
• At least 10 years construction safety experience
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, Coast Guard safety regulations and workers’ compensation laws
• OSHA30 certification
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Skilled in hazard recognition, record keeping and implementation of corrective measures
• Experience with Incident and Injury Free (IIF) safety program preferred
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build partnerships across the business to improve our safety culture.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build partnerships across the business to improve our safety culture.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and educate others

Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to navigate project sites and frequently walk, climb, balance, stoop, and crawl over uneven terrain. Must have the ability to work in extreme hot and cold weather conditions while accessing temporary structures or confined spaces.
Travel Requirements:Varying amounts of travel
About Us:Since 1908, our heavy civil and marine contracting company has been developing and improving U.S. waterways and infrastructure. For five generations, Massman has been an integral part of our nation’s vibrancy and strength as well as an industry leader in markets nationwide. Our vision is to be the contractor of choice for services and solutions in the heavy civil, marine and transportation markets by providing rewarding opportunities for our employees and unsurpassed value for our clients.
Massman Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.It is the employment policy and practice of Massman Construction Co. to recruit and to hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other classes protected by applicable law, and to not discriminate with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfers.