Ardmore Roderick is a full-service civil engineering firm providing infrastructure design, construction services and program management to a variety of agencies. Headquartered in Chicago, we have offices in Champaign, IL, Orlando, FL, and Philadelphia, PA. Ardmore Roderick was recently named by Crain’s Chicago as one of the fastest growing companies in the Chicagoland area.
Our Mission: “We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities.”
We Value:
Our team - Our team’s safety, experience, and professional development is our top priority
Excellence - Our clients receive best-in-class service and innovative solutions
Diversity & Inclusion - Diversity is a cornerstone in everything we do. Whether among our team or within the community, we advocate for inclusion and equality
Innovation - We look for ways to move people forward through thoughtful engineering
Our Communities - We not only pledge safe engineering solutions, but we also work with our neighbors to strengthen our bond and provide for the future
Director of Safety
We are seeking a highly skilled Safety Director to build and develop a comprehensive, robust safety department for our nationwide operations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise and vision to enhance our safety protocols and ensure the well-being of our team across all projects and locations.
The goal of the Safety Director is to lead a company safety program and culture that is built on a worker safety-first focus. In this role, you'll be responsible for continuing to develop, create, and oversee health and safety protocols for the company, ensuring that staff members are properly informed regarding emergency preparedness, the use of protective equipment, and accident protocols.
To ensure success as a Safety Director, you should display exceptional knowledge of company safety policies and relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Ultimately, an outstanding Safety Director should be able to quickly and efficiently identify opportunities to minimize workplace health hazards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and maintain the health and safety of the organization by evaluating and improving health and safety conditions
Assure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and governmental standards
Establish site-level compliance with the Safety Management System and Safety Programs for each facility
Provide effective leadership and engagement with each site to achieve world-class performance related to health, safety, and sustainability
Coordinate all interaction with intercompany resources and external partners in conjunction with current policies and regulations
Lead the continuous improvement and development of initiatives and programs to foster a culture of complete safety throughout the organization, leveraging best practices and behavior-based methodologies
Guide the implementation of the Health and Safety strategy and strategic objectives across the company
Direct continuous improvements to transform the company’s safety culture to one of best-in-class performance with a focus on eliminating incidents
Drive safety improvement in non-traditional work settings (creative/design, virtual, at client site)
Regularly facilitate safety training programs for employees
Survey, compile, and analyze data relating to occupational and safety and health issues such as chemical exposure, fall exposures, behaviors, and ergonomics
Conduct routine safety audits
Maintain systems and data in owner compliance systems (i.e., ISNetworld, Avetta, & similar)
Provide hands-on support at the operating site level
Monitor, analyze, and evaluate metrics that measure the effectiveness of Safety Strategy implementation and overall compliance
Develop and execute information solutions to enable efficient, accurate, and comprehensive reporting and information exchange
Support management system implementation, training, and compliance
Implement initiatives designed to identify, evaluate, prevent, and control safety-related hazards
Conduct comprehensive assessments of critical programs such as fire prevention, emergency response, equipment safeguards, lockout/tagout, fall protection, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials
Assess and optimize safety management systems and programs
Monitor safety trends and regulations and incorporate them into training and programs
Drive the implementation of behavior-based safe practices and initiatives
Implement technical programs associated with facility risk factors and asset base, including risk mitigation and business continuity strategies
Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvement associated with safety-related engineering controls and processes
Plan, direct and coordinate activities of employees to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished
Mentor, coach, train, and develop teams
Assist HR in the administration of the Worker’s Compensation program, including working with the corporation to reduce employee lost time
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the company, and internal and external clients
Capacity to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Perform additional duties as assigned
All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening
Safety Director Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety with Significant achievements in safety program development and implementation, or 10 years of progressively responsible experience in safety management within civil engineering, construction, or a related field
Relevant certificate; Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Construction Health and Safety (CHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST), Safety Management Specialist (SMS) or Professional Engineer (PE) License
At least 3 years’ experience as a safety director or health and safety manager in the civil engineering or construction industry
Possessing and applying comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations to effectively manage the safety programs of a civil engineering / construction firm
Solid knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices in the workplace
Experience with Subcontractor Safety Protocol
Familiarity with writing health and safety policies and procedures
Proficiency in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
Working knowledge of safety management software, such as iAuditor, Avetta, SiteDocs, Safesite etc
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Excellent supervisory and leadership skills
We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the job requirements. If you are looking for the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and thrive in a collaborative environment, this may be the position for you. Ardmore Roderick offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as the opportunity to significantly affect the development of our rapidly growing firm. Benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k match, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, paid holidays, PTO, paid maternity leave, and employee assistance program.
Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.
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