Regional Safety Manager

Alston Construction•Atlanta, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor with 40 years of experience in industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail, and government projects. They are seeking passionate construction professionals who share their core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. The company emphasizes building strong client relationships and fostering a collaborative environment where employees find success in others' achievements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field, and a minimum of 7 years of experience in construction safety management with a general contractor. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Valid state-issued driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and vehicle insurance meeting Alston Construction’s liability coverage requirements.
OSHA 30-Hour Certification (OSHA 500 preferred) and First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, along with additional safety certifications such as Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Excavation and Trenching, and HAZCOM.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required to communicate safety policies, training, and jobsite instructions to subcontractor crews and personnel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and CMiC.

Nice To Haves

CSP, CHST, or other safety certification preferred.
OSHA 500 preferred

Responsibilities

Support and promote Alston Construction’s strong safety culture, both internally and externally, using discretion and independent judgment to resolve daily issues.
In coordination with the Corporate Safety Director, plan, develop, and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA.
Identify training needs and develop safety awareness initiatives; monitor, manage, and conduct new hire safety orientations and ongoing safety training in accordance with Alston’s safety training matrix.
Design and implement metrics to monitor the progress and effectiveness of safety initiatives, programs, and policies.
Provide guidance and consultation to Superintendents, Project Managers, and other personnel on safety policy and subcontractor compliance, including evaluating subcontractor safety records through the SPERS process.
Conduct regular safety inspections and jobsite compliance reviews, develop corrective action steps, and prepare and distribute detailed reports of findings.
Manage OSHA site visits and inspections, and investigate incidents (near-misses to fatalities) using Root Cause Analysis, reporting findings to the Director of Safety and Executive Vice President.
Investigate, manage, and maintain Workers’ Compensation claims and oversee the return-to-work program.
Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
Other related duties.