Safety Manager

For many businesses, navigating the entire construction process and knowing who to trust can be overwhelming.  At MCL Construction, our people simplify the process by listening, planning, executing, and continuing the relationship to build their vision.  Be part of a dynamic and innovative team committed to quality and unparalleled customer satisfaction.   We don’t want to hire for a job; we want to hire for a career.  

GENERAL SUMMARY
Full-time position for MCL Construction, a general contractor working primarily in commercial construction.  The Safety Manager is directly responsible for managing the safety and risk associated with construction projects and company operations. The Safety Manager will proactively develop, plan, direct and implement MCL’s safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and accident free work environment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS 

• Oversees MCL’s Safety Program including the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee development and implementation of project-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Enforce compliance with all applicable federal, state, county and local safety related regulations.
• Directs safety training programs to all levels of staff, as required, by Federal and State safety regulation to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards. 
• Support the onsite project managers and superintendents in ensuring each construction project is conducting operations in a safe manner for the protection of our employees, clients, subcontractors and the general public.  Provide support to field staff in the event of an OSHA site inspection.
• Coordinate with Project Supervision so that necessary protective equipment and safety materials are utilized, adequate first aid materials are available and safety documents are posted on-site
• Participates in early return to full-duty work responsibilities for injured workers and to provide meaningful light duty transitional work opportunities.
• Perform and oversee investigation of accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions to include interfacing with workers compensation claims and communication with injured workers and the return to work strategies. 
• Cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations. Provide recommendations for remedial action
• Frequently travel to job sites to check and maintain job safety and ensure the Company and its job sites remain hazard and accident free by conducting periodic safety inspections.

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated years’ experience managing safety efforts of large commercial construction projects across several types (Medical, Commercial Office, Educational, Religious, Multi Family, Entertainment, etc.)
• Excellent communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to perform various safety functions on-site, including managing/administering safety orientations, overseeing substance abuse programs and investigating/reporting injuries/illnesses/near misses
• Ability to work with all groups: MCL staff and management, owners representatives, trades and subcontractors
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA safety processes and guidelines and Worker’s Compensation Regulations. 
• OSHA 30 and CPR/First-Aid Certified
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• OSHA 500 certification preferred
• CHST or CSP preferred 
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication

REWARDS
MCL Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, generous paid time off program and much more.

MCL Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.