Corporate Safety Manager

Angelo Iafrate Construction Co. is currently seeking a hands-on Corporate Safety Manager

Since the 1960’s, lafrate Construction has been providing construction services to both public and private sector clients with a focus on heavy civil construction in the automotive, highway, road, and site development sectors. Our core asset is people, with the goal of keeping our team & those around us, safe every day.  Please check-out www.Iafrate.com for more information.

Overall Responsibilities:

Safety Program Development:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive safety program.
  • Create safety policies, procedures, and guidelines for specific work activities.
  • Maintain safety programs to incorporate new regulations, standards, and best practices.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
  • Conduct regular audits to identify hazards and verify adherence to safety protocols.

Training and Education:

  • Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels, emphasizing safe work practices, hazard recognition, and accident prevention.
  • Provide specialized training on a job specific basis.

Safety Culture:

  • Champion a strong safety culture throughout the organization, building a proactive approach to safety among employees.
  • Establish safety performance metrics and goals to drive continuous improvement.
  • Conduct regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety awareness.

Incident Investigation and Reporting:

  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of safety incidents.
  • Investigation of workplace accidents, incidents to identify root causes.
  • Analyze incident data to identify trends and develop strategies to mitigate risks and prevent future incidents.

Contractor Safety Management:

  • Evaluate the safety performance and capabilities of vendors and contractors working on company projects.
  • Collaborate with estimating and project management teams to establish safety expectations and ensure compliance among external parties.

Documentation and Recordkeeping:

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety records, including training documentation, inspections, incident reports, and safety committee meeting minutes.
  • Prepare safety reports and presentations for management and regulatory agencies as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • A people person, who enjoys a challenge and rises to the occasion.
  • Easily relates to & understands people and what motivates them.
  • The ability to implement safety that makes a difference.
  • Preferred 5+ years experience in the Construction Safety field.
  • OSHA 500 certification.
  • Ability to lead training.
  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or closely related field preferred.
  • Professional certification(s) such as CSP, CHST, ARM, are an asset.
  • Deep working knowledge of MIOSHA, DOT, and EPA/EGLE standards
  • Basic Microsoft Office knowledge (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
  • Ability to work closely with established team members.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
  • Follow instructions given both orally and in writing.
  • Some overnight travel may be required.

Benefits

                We are an employee-owned company, with competitive wage and benefits.

Please provide resume and wage expectations to: resume@iafrate.com