We are a progressive company that recognizes our people are our greatest asset in the pursuit of continued smart growth of our business. We look to provide growth in our team members’ skills as well as career opportunities for everyone in our organization. When we add a new team member, we look for the very best people and reward them accordingly. Beckenhauer Construction is celebrating 142 years in business and is a leader in negotiated construction management services in our market. Much of our work is with repeat clients or from referrals, which is testament to the great efforts of our teams. We focus on continuous improvement; embrace sophisticated technology (to make people’s jobs easier, more efficient, and more fun) and implement Lean Construction techniques to ensure success for years to come.

Join us to live and work in friendly communities and build facilities that will benefit those communities for years to come. Multiple positions available.

What we offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Retirement Plan
  • Bonus Plan
  • Company Vehicle Benefit
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment 1X Salary
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary supplementary insurance available
  • EOE

Safety Director

Job Responsibilities

The Safety Director will lead and manage all safety related functions and activities across the company including developing policies and procedures, leading all safety-related committees and coordinating safety activities with all projects and departments. The Corporate Safety Director will have a thorough understanding of the health and safety regulatory process and be responsible for determining the application of and compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

  • Create and lead strategic safety initiatives
  • Create and maintain a safety culture with active teammate involvement
  • Develop, implement, perform, or arrange all training programs in support of health and safety needs
  • Influence and work with project teams and the executive team to increase safety awareness and knowledge
  • Share best practices between project teams and company-wide
  • Maintain positive relationships with regulatory, subcontractor, and other peer safety professionals
  • Implement health and safety programs and procedures, including the development of policies and procedures
  • Ensure safety policies are in keeping with OSHA, other safety regulations and company initiatives including federal, state, and municipal safety standards
  • Ensure the company s safety policies and procedures are being applied consistently across all projects
  • Proactively investigate unsafe acts and determine corrective actions and necessary follow up
  • Supports project Teams
  • Set safety inspection criteria and expectations; analyze data and identify trends in performance and incidents
  • Ensure that root cause analysis of near miss incidents or accidents are understood and proactively drive corrective actions quickly
  • Maintain knowledge of industry trends and consensus standards
  • Evaluate, develop, and implement internal and external safety training materials/courses
  • Evaluate the status of supervisory teammates completion of required training
  • Chair and facilitate Safety Steering Committee
  • Additional duties as assigned

 

Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and critical thinker who can research to define and solve problems quickly
  • Ability to lead emergency or crisis conditions
  • Strong team player with a positive attitude
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment
  • Follows instructions, responds to executive direction
  • Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and shall be professional and respectful
  • Strong commitment to safety, the team environment, customer satisfaction and quality control
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills
  • Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

Position Type

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position

Travel

Travel is primarily local to job site locations in and around Nebraska

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related degree
  • Experience in construction safety preferred
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred, or CHST or equivalent safety designation
  • OSHA 500 Instructor Certification preferred
  • First Aid and CPR Certifications
  • Safety Train-the-Trainer Certification
  • Competent person status in the following areas: excavation, confined space, fall protection
  • Strong management and leadership skills
  • Expert working knowledge and experience with health and safety standards and regulations
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written verbal communication skills, along with the ability to interact with all levels of management and teammates
  • Self-motivated and strong organizational skills
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Comfortable in a fast paced and growing environment

Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • This role requires the ability to work outdoors and in all weather conditions, along with the ability to navigate and work in a variety of settings
  • This role requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and regularly adjust heavy objects
  • This role must always maintain safety procedures to avoid injury

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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