Site Safety Manager Job Description for Kovach
Position: Site Safety Manager
Location: De Soto, Kansas
Reports to: Director of Safety and Quality
Summary: The Site Safety Manager is responsible for managing safety and risk on a large project in De Soto, Kansas. This position plans, directs, and implements the company’s and job site safety program to foster a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. The Site Safety Manager collaborates directly with general contractors, field staff, and the Director of Safety and Quality to create a safe working environment for all contractors.
Kovach’s Mission and Values:
Our Mission: Kovach's mission is crystal clear: to cultivate a thriving and profitable company that stands as a beacon of growth and opportunity. We are steadfastly dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals not only succeed but flourish. In doing so, we aim to strike a harmonious balance between robust financial health and a nurturing space for all our team members.
Our Core Values:
Positivity: Easy to work with, trusting, team player, and good communicator.
Own it: Reliable, responsible, follows through, trustworthy, thorough.
Expertise: Intelligent, innovative, and coachable.
Grit: Tough, strong work ethic, and finds a way to get it done.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Site Inspections: Perform site safety inspections and review inspections provided by other safety personnel.
Training and Assistance: Provide recommendations and assistance to Superintendents regarding job site hazards, employee training, safe equipment operation, and other site specific training for the project.
Safety Training: Responsible for completing equipment operator training, fall protection user, rigging, etc.
Injury, Accident, Near Miss Reporting: Complete thorough injury, incident, accident and near miss reports. Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
Job Hazard Analysis: Create task specific job hazard analysis for all features of work on the project.
Skills and Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction safety.
Holds a certification through the Board of Certified Safety Professional. i.e. CSP, ASP, SMS, CHST, or STSC.
OSHA 500 – Trainer
Has extensive experience training employees in safety rules and regulations.
Must be knowledgeable in all safety and health regulations for Federal and State approved plans (ADOSH, CAL OSHA, FED OSHA)
Must be organized.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Personal Qualities: Must be a great communicator, have the ability to work in a team environment, forward thinker, strong work ethic, and problem-solving skills.
Personal Characteristics:
Embraces challenges, viewing them as opportunities rather than obstacles.
Inspires and motivates, fostering a positive work environment.
A trustworthy, reliable individual who motivates trust in others.
Balances hard work with a genuine curiosity and concern for the well-being of colleagues.
Networker adept at fostering meaningful conversations; an active listener.
Ethical in all professional dealings, demonstrating emotional intelligence.
Physical Demands:
This position requires frequent standing, walking, and climbing on construction sites.
Must be able to access and navigate all areas of construction sites.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Visual and manual dexterity for operating machinery and computers.
Desk work is required.
Working in cold and hot environments.
Work Environment:
Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions and construction sites.
Noise levels can be high at times due to machinery and equipment.
About Kovach: Founded on robust client and vendor relationships, Kovach boasts a unique and influential organizational culture. Housing approximately 350 employees, our family extends across multiple states. We're not just about professional growth; we emphasize having fun while making an impact. Our annual sales touch approximately $75 million, with growth expected in the years ahead. Our partnerships with the region's biggest general contractors have adorned Phoenix with iconic buildings, ranging from the Phoenix Airport and ASU campuses to the Talking Stick Resort and Casino.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits Offered:
401(k) matching
Comprehensive dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Generous paid time off
Vision insurance
Kovach is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity in its workforce. We invite candidates who are keen to grow, contribute, and be a part of our success story.