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Ardmore Roderick

Designs infrastructure and manages construction

Director of Safety and Wellbeing

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$195.5k - $245.4k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in occupational safety or a four-year degree in a similar area of concentration is required.
  • At least 15 years of safety management-related experience at a construction, consulting, or engineering design-focused firm is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a safety manager or health and safety manager role is required.
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues across the company and with internal and external clients is required.
  • Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices in the workplace is required.
  • Experience with subcontractor safety protocols is required.
  • Familiarity with writing health and safety policies and procedures is required.
  • Proficiency in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics is required.
  • Working knowledge of safety management software such as iAuditor, Avetta, SiteDocs, or Safesite is required.
  • Ability to work autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
  • Ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms is required.
  • Strong organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for companywide safety, employee wellbeing, and risk management programs through mentorship, coaching, and development, fostering a culture that puts worker safety first.
  • Administer and ensure compliance with OSHA practices, emergency preparedness, assessment and resolution of site-specific safety concerns, and the use of protective equipment and accident protocols.
  • Manage and align with fleet operations to maintain the Driver Safety Performance System (LYTX) and Safe Driving Training (SMITH Driving).
  • Assist administration with auto liability claims, including working with fleet operations to reduce motor vehicle accidents and improve vehicle driving safety.
  • Assist Human Resources in administering the workers’ compensation program, including working with the corporation to reduce employee lost time and manage company EMR.
  • Implement technical programs and analyze incidents, near misses, claims, trends, and leading indicators associated with safety risk factors and risk mitigation.
  • Oversee safety orientations, required training, inspections, audits, incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up.
  • Partner with operational and project leaders to address client-specific, site-specific, and project-specific safety requirements.
  • Partner with leadership and internal or external stakeholders on loss prevention, claims trends, and risk-reduction priorities, as appropriate.
  • Coordinate interactions with intercompany resources and external partners in conjunction with current policies and regulations.
  • Develop dashboards and regular leadership reporting for safety performance, corrective actions, claims, training, wellness activity, and leading risk indicators.
  • Manage applicable goals, improvement priorities, program budgets, vendors, and external consultants, and evaluate the value and effectiveness of services provided.
  • Develop and lead an employee wellness strategy supporting physical and mental well-being, prevention, and sustainable work practices.
  • Partner with Human Resources and benefit partners to connect employees with wellness resources, preventive programs, and the Employee Assistance Program.
  • Lead education and initiatives related to ergonomics, fatigue, stress management, healthy work practices, and other workforce well-being priorities.
  • Maintain systems and data in owner compliance systems such as ISNetworld, Avetta, and similar systems.
  • Develop and execute information solutions that enable efficient, accurate, and comprehensive reporting and information exchange.
  • Monitor safety trends and regulations and incorporate them into training and programs.
  • Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvement associated with safety-related engineering controls and processes.
  • Plan, direct, and coordinate employee activities to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree in safety management, occupational health, or another safety-focused area of study is preferred.
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), or Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certification is preferred.
  • Associate Risk Manager (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or safety-related fleet certifications from accredited organizations such as NATMI are preferred.

About the Company

Ardmore Roderick

Designs infrastructure and manages construction

Ardmore Roderick designs infrastructure and manages construction programs for public agencies and private owners. Its engineers and project managers work on roads, bridges, airports, rail systems, utility networks and buildings, taking assignments from early planning through construction and closeout. Clients hire the firm to translate project requirements into designs, coordinate contractors and monitor schedules, costs and quality. Contracts cover engineering, inspection and management services, with teams assigned to individual projects or broader capital improvement programs. Founded in 2005, Ardmore Roderick is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2005

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