Corporate Safety Manager - Concrete Construction (Highways/Bridges) Traveling Required - Gibson & Associates, Inc.

Gibson & Associates, Inc. is seeking highly motivated and energetic people to join our team. We are currently looking to fill the position of Corporate Safety Manager for our construction company concentrating in concrete building and repaving. The Corporate Safety Manager will be directly responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring the company's corporate safety program specific to roadway, highway, and heavy construction projects to ensure compliance with all occupational safety and health regulations and company safety policies. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas with an additional office located in the Houston area.  Operations primarily occur throughout the South Central region which includes, but is not limited to, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. This position will require the employee to spend time at both the Dallas and Houston offices as well as routinely travel to numerous jobsites to perform onsite safety audits.  Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, out-of-town accommodations, and a company vehicle.

Founded in 1985, by William E. Gibson, Gibson & Associates, Inc. began it's story in the growing town of Balch Springs, Texas. With paving and bridge rehabilitation projects being its primary focus. The company has seen and undertaken many exciting and intricate projects involving bridges, highways, and heavy construction. Over 30 years later, Gibson & Associates, Inc. has undergone tremendous growth and employed hundreds of men and women as it continues to provide top quality services to Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee and ensure the overall safety of employees, subcontractors, and general public.
• Review, update, and manage the company's safety program for all levels of employees and recommend policies, goals, and objectives for areas of the safety program that may need improvement.
• Lead the effort to identify and manage risks that may have a negative impact on the company.
• Direct the operational implementation of the company's safety program strategies and initiatives.
• Enforce compliance with corporate and project specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards and ensure disciplinary procedures are followed when needed. 
• Routinely conduct jobsite safety inspections and safety audits with a focus on hazard recognition and document all observations in site specific safety inspection reports.
• Frequently observe field operations to ensure the safety program is being implemented consistently across all company projects.
• Conduct routine safety orientations, safety meetings, and formal training on a comprehensive range of bridge and heavy highway construction safety related topics for company employees.
• Investigate accidents, evaluate intermediate and root cause analysis information, and prepare formal corrective action reports for jobsite incidents.
• Ensure all regulatory and client reporting is completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Keep current with the latest applicable federal, state, and local regulations and safety standards.

• Perform job hazard assessments and prepare site specific safety plans.
• Establish and maintain complete safety training records and reporting systems.
• Coordinate OSHA reporting and posting requirements.
• Assist the company risk management team and corporate insurance department with performing annual reviews of the effectiveness of the corporate safety program.
• Frequently report to Corporate Officers all safety observations, recommendations, and safety concerns to help establish a greater safety culture at the company.   
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.  A strong emphasis on safety management, environmental health and safety, or related field is preferred. 
• Seven (7) or more years of professional safety experience in the construction industry with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with others and convey information effectively. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to keep organized records and prepare safety and training reports.
• Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions.
• Ability to effectively manage the corporate safety program on multiple projects (>25 at any given time).
• Ability to work with management to resolve any issues that arise on a project.
• Must be knowledgeable of safety procedures and practices.
• Must possess a working knowledge of safety rules and regulations for federal, state, and local agencies. 
• Must be accustomed to working outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that may require climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and bending.
• Must wear appropriate safety equipment as required by the company.
• Must be willing and able to travel and work out of town to perform both office and jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Must hold a valid government issued driver's license
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and E-verify.
• Must display working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

What we offer:

Competitive Wages:

• Starting at $125,000 a year and up based on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Pay includes per diem for overnight stays
• Paid Time Off

Gibson & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO