Regional Safety Manager

About Alston Construction: Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years, we have been a true partner, an honest advisor, as well as a responsible contractor for our clients. We believe the success of any project depends upon a strong builder client relationship, and a commitment to establishing common goals and objectives from the project start. Alston Construction offers a diverse background of general contracting, construction management and design-build experience of industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail and government projects.

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Title: Regional Safety Manager

Job Summary:  The Regional Safety Manager oversees and directs Alston Construction’s Safety Program for their assigned area(s), training employees on the Safety Program and acting as a resource for safety-related items. The overall goal is to protect the Company’s interests and support employees so they can successfully complete a quality project safely, while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company’s image.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:

• 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.
• CSP, CHST, or other safety certification preferred.
• 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.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.