Site Safety Manager

Gray Construction • Atlanta, GA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Gray Construction is seeking a Site Safety Manager for its Field Operations Team. This is a field- and project-based position. The selected candidate may live anywhere in the United States but must travel to assigned project sites under Gray’s travel policy; projects may be located in the United States and, in some cases, outside the country.

The Site Safety Manager serves as the on-site Safety Officer, monitors jobsite health and safety compliance, identifies hazards, implements safety policies, and provides safety training. The role establishes and manages a jobsite safety culture aligned with Gray’s safety program; supports project safety planning and emergency response planning; reviews contractor safety programs and mentors contractors; and maintains required safety records. The position also assists with onboarding and mentoring site safety team members and manages multiple subordinate team members. It indirectly manages subcontractors, consultants, and general laborers.

Gray is a fully integrated design-builder that delivers construction, professional services, specialty equipment, and real estate solutions. Founded in 1960, the company serves the manufacturing, food and beverage, data center, advanced technology, and distribution markets. Gray describes its culture as collaborative and focused on teamwork, accountability, strong relationships, and making a meaningful impact. Overtime may be required. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in occupational or environmental health and safety, or a similar field, and at least 5 years of related construction safety experience or training; alternatively, 5–10 years of related construction safety experience or training.
• Leadership skills that help cultivate a cohesive and successful team.
• Light or heavy industrial construction experience.
• Ability to identify known potential exposures and lead implementation of corrective actions.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as tablets.
• Ability to travel to project sites in the United States and, in some cases, outside the United States.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand and arm use, reaching, and talking or hearing; regular climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; frequent lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work with frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outdoor weather; occasional exposure to heights, fumes or airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical shock risk, explosives, and vibration; and moderate to loud noise.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• NCSO certification.
• Advanced First Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site Safety Officer for assigned projects.
• Monitor and inspect jobsites for health and safety compliance and identify potential hazards that could cause injuries or accidents.
• Implement health and safety policies onsite and discuss issues with the project manager, contractors, and other safety professionals.
• Provide health and safety training and information to onsite employees.
• Establish and manage a jobsite safety culture in accordance with Gray’s safety program.
• Assist with onboarding and mentoring new site safety team members on the assigned project.
• Review and evaluate contractor site safety programs and make determinations regarding them.
• Mentor contractors to help ensure compliance with Gray guidelines.
• Maintain owner- and Gray-specified safety records.
• Assist in developing project-specific site safety plans and emergency response plans.
• Confer with supervisory personnel to resolve workforce complaints and grievances.
• Train team members; plan, assign, and direct their work; reward and discipline team members; and address complaints and resolve problems.
• Indirectly manage subcontractors, consultants, and general laborers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager