Safety Director

At Keeley Construction, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. With countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive, Keeley is a career destination.  We are looking to add a Safety Director to our Safety Team supporting the Paving group.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, inspire, and grow safety team focusing on the Paving group to support their safety needs.
• Direct field safety efforts on multiple projects with self-perform and subcontracted leadership and workforce developing metrics to measure project and contractor safety performance.
• Oversight & management of Subcontractor and Contracted Safety Personnel.
• Develop & manage training and education presentations (both jobsite and classroom) for Project, Group and Company focus.
• Collaborate with Operations Leadership to deliver consistent Cultural message.
• Develop long lasting partnerships with customers by engaging them in project performance.
• Facilitate the groups Safety Champions Team’s Process Improvement Initiatives.
• Build trust and respect with field personnel to promote open communication and influence adoption of new safety practices.
• Assess crews and conditions in the field to ensure work is performed in a safe manner.
• Complete electronic documented site safety assessments and corresponding summary reports.
• Meet / Exceed individual and team Scorecard metrics and be actively engaged in Keeley strategic planning and i404 pillars.
• Identify trends, patterns and practices and advise management on problem resolution.
• Assist project teams to create project safety plans and assist in facilitation of pre-activity meetings.
• Conduct After Action Reviews of loss producing events and assist/lead RCA of severe events.
• Monitor and maintain adequate supply of personal protective equipment for field employees.
• Promote safety and health awareness through crew and one-on-one conversations.
• Help mentor safety interns each summer.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the VP of Safety & Project Leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety Management or safety related degree preferred or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to travel at 75% of the time (3/4 weeks of the month)
• Minimum of 10 years’ safety related experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations and practices with emphasis in Construction.
• History of safe personal practices and driving record.
• CSP, CIH, CHST, OHST, STS-C, ASP, CUSP, or similar certification, preferred.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with paving construction required

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