Safety Coordinator

Company Description

With over 60 years in the construction industry, C. S. McCrossan (CSM) is an award winning, family-owned highway/heavy civil general contractor with an outstanding reputation.  C. S. McCrossan is a diversified highway/heavy civil general contractor, which provides construction infrastructure services to federal, state, county and municipal transportation departments. We are committed to managing our resources for the benefit of our clients and employees, and providing the highest standard of quality and safety in the completion of our projects. Our innovative approach in both construction and project management has yielded successful partnerships with government and private agencies. We value collaboration and cooperation and believe in extending respect and courtesy to everyone.

General Information

• Job Type: Full Time
• Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1-3 years
• Minimum Level of Education Required: Four year degree
• Specialty: Commercial, Industrial                                                                                        
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Position Description

C. S. McCrossan has an exciting opportunity for a Safety Coordinator to join our Safety Team.  The Safety Coordinator will plan, implement, coordinate and assesses accident, fire prevention, and occupational safety and health programs to help ensure Company operations are compliant with all applicable local, regional and federal safety regulations.  This position will provide an opportunity to gain hands on experience within safety, and the heavy highway construction industry. 

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four year degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, or equivalent combinations of training and related experience
• 1-3 years construction and/or industrial Safety experience (Heavy-Highway experience preferred)
• Knowledge of all federal, state, local, and company regulations; to include knowledge of the OSHA Regulations’ Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
  

Critical Skills

• Communication - Excellent verbal/written communications and interpersonal skills are required.
• Collaboration - Ability to build trust and confidence with project leadership and personnel, and influence change by providing comprehensive safety support and expertise.
• Computer Literacy - Demonstrated ability to use office software programs including: MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Essential Job Functions

• Be a positive, pro-active Safety presence and Leader in CSM Field Operations each and every day
• Conduct and document Safety inspections and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) on Project sites at frequent intervals:
  • Identify job hazards and near misses including work by subcontractors
  • Inspect facilities, equipment and safety devices to identify and correct potential hazards
  • Communicate audit/inspection and JSA findings to Project Leadership, assist in correcting deficiencies
• Attend and assist with Project Safety meetings including but not limited to:
  • Weekly Tool Box Talks
  • Daily Take 5 for Safety
  • Job site Safety committees
  • Pre-activity meetings
• Maintain an adequate inventory of PPE to meet project requirements
• Assist Project Management in developing and maintaining project/site specific safety plans
• Audit Project Safety paperwork to ensure that documentation requirements are being met and work with Project Leadership to take corrective action if necessary  
• Assist managers and supervisors in investigating and documenting all safety related incidents
• Recommend and award projects and field personnel for safety incentives
• Work with project leadership and Human Resources to take necessary corrective action when investigation findings warrant
• Assist Safety Manager with tracking and reporting safety metrics, including visual charts and progress reports to management, field leadership and field personnel to identify trends and reduce risk
• Assist Safety Manager in the development of Company safety policy and program, and make revisions as needed to maintain compliance with applicable regulations
• Assist Safety Manager in developing and presenting companywide safety training at various times throughout the year
• Be a safety resource to project leadership and field personnel
• Other projects as may be assigned or requested by Supervisor

Other Duties

• Assist project management with airport and railroad safety and security requirements
• Increase awareness and ensure the care, appearance, maintenance and proper use of Company owned or leased equipment, tools and materials
• May serve as Safety Manager on Design-Build or other Project types when required
• Assist with environmental issues 

Other Comments

• Travel is required
• Requires significant time engaged in field operations during the construction season, which may include extended hours

Thank you for your interest in this position with C. S. McCrossan. 

For immediate consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume via the application link above.