Construction Site Safety Manager

Come build construction projects with us, as we help build you!

Build your career – Learn and Grow: Absher is committed to growing the capabilities of our people through professional, personal, and team development. Our employees are learners and teachers who support each other fostering an environment where you are allowed to stretch yourself and make an impact.

Build security – We are 100% Employee Owned: Be part of something great with your ownership stake in Absher. Start earning shares from day one and watch your retirement savings grow. Employee ownership takes care of the people who have worked hard to help build the business.

Build community – Teamwork, leadership and experience: Absher’s established culture is dedicated to insuring diversity and inclusion. Whether at company celebrations, team building events, or philanthropy programs to give back to our community, our employees say ‘the best thing about Absher is the people, projects and culture.”

Absher Values:

We Care About People

We Are Servant Leaders

We Do Things Right

We Do Right Things

We have an 80-year history of building community.  Our primary markets include transit, hospitality, schools, recreational, Department of Defense, as well as working with a variety of commercial and non-profit clients. 

Construction Site Safety Manager

Job Overview

This position is responsible for managing, implementing, inspecting and enforcing Absher's overall Safety & Health program and the jobsite specific Accident Prevention Plan at job sites to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment and to ensure compliance with applicable company policies, jobsite contract obligations and local, state, and federal regulations.  This positions is located in north King County. Rotating shifts to night work may be required.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure safety goals are achieved on all assigned projects
• Ensure all governmental safety regulations are observed and practices
  

• Assists the Superintendents by suggesting safe work practices as part of preplanning and training; establishes jobsite safety procedures and developing Activity Hazard Analysis’
• Participates in pre-construction and handoff meetings
• Analyzes need and determines specifications for protective safety equipment, materials and gear
• Conducts comprehensive on-site safety assessments as part of constant monitoring process
• Documents all safety violations or unsafe conditions/activities; ensures corrective measures are immediately implemented; follow through to insure corrections have been made
• Communicates constantly with the Superintendents, Foremen and craft workers in the crew as it relates to both good and bad safety practices that are observed
• Educates project personnel through “on-the-spot” training and Weekly Safety Talks
• Ensure that all Jobsite Safety Checklists are completed in a timely manner
• Completes Accident Reporting and Investigation, as needed; may accompany an injured employee for treatment and medical evaluation
• Assist the Injury Prevention Specialist in coordinating company workers compensation for employees at assigned job sites.
• Orients all project employees to the safety practices required on the project and by the Company
• Accompanies all safety, health and insurance inspectors on walk through tours; coordinates/assists in preparing written appeals for safety violation citations
• Performs role of “competent person” on project for safety and health related concerns
• Coordinates project safety programs with subcontractors to include the review of all subcontractor safety plans and monitor ongoing safety program compliance.
• Assists the Superintendent in investigating property damage and personal injury complaints
• Ensures that assigned job sites are in compliance with required company policies, the approved jobsite Accident Prevention Program and local, state, and federal regulations
• Maintains safety files and records
• Ensures company policies and procedures are understood and implemented consistently
• Assist in the development and continual improvement of the department’s safety program
  
• Performs additional assignments as directed by the Safety Director
  

Your Education and Experience

• You have at least 5 years of construction safety experience or 3 years construction safety experience with a 4 year occupational safety/health degree or a Certified Safety Professional certification. 
• First Aid/CPR Certification. 
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Experience with Sound Transit construction projects preferred. 
• Certified Safety Professional Certification preferred.
  
• A minimum of 24 hours of documented formal competency training in the various aspects of construction safety, health and loss prevention within the last 4 years.

Why You'll Be Successful

• Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and Local safety regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in electrical protection, fall protection, fire protection, hazardous communications, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, scaffolding and all other safety competencies as are necessary per contract obligations and to be able to implement corrective measures on these as necessary. 
  
• Successful track record in preventing accidents, avoiding injuries and minimizing liability.
• You have the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all project teams and other various Absher Departments.
• Ability to creatively solve problems and be flexible.
• Reads, writes, understands and communicates clearly, efficiently and professionally in English. 
• Functions effectively as part of a team. 
• Promoter of Absher Core Values: We care about people, We are servant leaders, We do things right, We do right things 
• Motivate and contribute to the teamwork/morale in the department team
• Demonstrate a commitment to and promotion of a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Strong organizational skills
  
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Self-starter with an instinct for determining what is in the best interest of the company. 

Physical Demands

This job may be performed in the office or on the jobsite and requires frequent sitting (often working on a computer), frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching.  Heavy lifting may be needed; the employee should be able to lift items up to 40lbs. Due to computer usage, there may be repetitive motions of the hands and wrists.  He/she must be able to navigate the jobsite and is expected to be able to comply with all safety regulations in the office and on the jobsite.

All our team members must demonstrate a commitment to and promotion of a diverse and inclusive work environment and have a commitment to a safe and injury free work environment through own actions and mentoring others.

Company Benefits

Employee Stock Option Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Plans

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Flexible and Remote Work Options

Educational Assistance

401(k) Profit-Sharing

Philanthropy Opportunities

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Absher. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.