In PersonTravel to job sites 60–75% of the time; trips are short in duration.
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least five years of experience in the commercial construction industry overseeing jobsite safety for ground-up projects in healthcare, financial, and light industrial sectors.
A minimum of three years of related experience.
Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and compliance standards, building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
Ability to travel to various job sites 60–75% of the time; trips are short in duration.
A valid driver's license.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work with all levels of management and manage priorities and workflow.
Ability to understand safety requirements and cautions and to respond effectively to questions and emergencies.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language or languages used in the workplace.
Strong leadership and business acumen, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, written and oral communication, and interpersonal abilities; commitment to excellence; flexibility with changing priorities.
Responsibilities
Plan, implement, communicate, and monitor safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations.
Investigate accidents and injuries and recommend or coordinate corrective actions with the Safety Manager.
Develop and implement safety training programs covering general safe work practices and hazards unique to job assignments; train new employees.
Maintain thorough knowledge of federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and websites, and keep current on safety codes and regulations.
Identify potential safety hazards at facilities and report hazards and recommendations for eliminating or reducing them to the Safety Manager.
Encourage employees and supervisors to report unsafe conditions immediately and schedule or coordinate repairs as soon as possible.
Encourage employees and supervisors to report all workplace injuries immediately, including minor cuts or strains.
Review Superintendent toolbox talks and confirm they are up to date.
Prepare and maintain required safety reports.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Contractor Safety Coordinator to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of construction projects from inception to completion.
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
About Us
In 1999, armed with an Electrical Engineering degree, 14 years of business experience with Hoechst Celanse and a restless entrepreneurial spirit, Francisco Alvarado decided to embark on a new venture and Marand Builders, Inc was established. Since the conception of Marand, our goal has been to understand the individual needs of our customers and provide them with a customized solution. We have built our reputation on reliability, attentiveness, and quality of execution. We succeed when we have provided our clients with the best construction experience. We started in Charlotte, NC, but rapidly expanded to cover the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US regions. We have 7 regional offices in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Our team of highly talented professionals has allowed us to become a preferred vendor with many of our clients, exceeding 95% repeat business. Marand specializes in serving the healthcare, financial services, commercial / administrative and light-industrial industries.
Our ideal candidate will have:
A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
At least five years of experience in the commercial construction industry, overseeing all aspects of jobsite safety for ground-up projects in healthcare, financial, and light industrial sectors
Be passionate about creating and maintaining a safe working environment, possessing a strong commitment to ensuring the well-being of all team members
A comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local safety regulations, as well as industry best practices, is crucial
Strong leadership, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inform multiple teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders of best safety practices
Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach
A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to various job sites
Requirements
Minimum of three years related experience
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance standards.
Ability to travel 60-75% of the time (trips are short in duration)
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work with all levels of management
Proven leadership and business acumen skills
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Responsibilities
Plans, implements, communicates, and monitors safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
Investigates all accidents and injuries; recommends and/or coordinates corrective actions with Safety Manager.
Develops and implements safety training programs designed to instruct employees in general safe work practices plus specific instruction with regard to hazards unique to any job assignment; provides training for new employees.
Maintains thorough knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations and web sites; maintains up-to-date knowledge of safety codes and regulations.
Identifies potential safety hazards at all facilities; reports hazards and recommendations for eliminating/reducing to Safety Manager.
Encourages employees and supervisors to report all unsafe conditions immediately and schedules or coordinates repairs as soon as possible.
Encourages employees and supervisors to report any injury that occurs on the job, even a slight cut or strain, immediately.
Review Superintendent toolbox talks and confirm that they are up to date.
Prepares and maintains required safety reports.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Physical Demands:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a company laptop, iPad, phone, and other business machines
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 25% walking, and 15% standing.
Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is important. Talking, hearing and vision within normal ranges is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect building plans, blueprints, and drawings.
Activities include extended periods of standing or sitting and extensive work with measuring devices and other machinery.
Heavy lifting is not expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally is required.
Please note that climbing stairs is a physical requirement. Some offices contain an elevator, but one must be able to use stairs for fire drills and emergencies.
Work Environment The job is performed indoors in a variety of settings, including the office, interior building job sites, and job sites outside. While performing the duties of this job on a construction job site, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles (before the use of air scrubbers); outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee may potentially run the risk of being exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses and vest) and safety gear (including appropriate clothing, shoes, and gloves) are required on job sites.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.