REEVES | Safety Manager - Augusta, GA

Job Summary

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas, has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meeting the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market.

Reeves prides itself on high safety, ethics, and performance standards.

Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an individual for the position of Safety Manager based out of Augusta, GA. The Safety Manager provides regional direction and leadership for all safety functions; directs, coordinates and is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Reeves Safety programs and associated activities.

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company's core values, vision, and mission; follow the code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Support the Reeves’ safety culture and other Company strategic initiatives
• Manages the investigation and review of all incidents/accidents and claims management in the region and is responsible for determining and initiating the appropriate corrective action
• Develops safety policies, procedures, and strategies for accident/incident prevention
• Advise management of potential safety hazards to personnel or company property and resolves such hazards
• Conduct routine inspections at job sites and on company premises for compliance and manages regional audits and inspections by OSHA and MSHA; wears the appropriate protective attire
• Leads safety meetings; coordinates, facilitates, and/or conducts various safety-related training activities, including OSHA and MSHA deemed appropriate for achieving safety goals and objectives
• Collaborates effectively with all levels of team members to achieve company safety goals
• Work schedule varies based on operational requirements; may be required to work unpredictable and extended hours, including evenings and weekends

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or similar (required)
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) and/or OHST (Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician) certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving history required

• 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction safety (preferred)
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and EPA rules and regulations required
• Computer and/or mobile device experience, including use of MS Office, Android and iOS applications required
• Knowledge of HCSS and HCSS Safety preferred

• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Occasionally required to stand and walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; visiting work sites may require walking over uneven terrain and some exposure to dust, chemicals, and loud noise
• Some travel with overnight stays away from home may be required
• Occasionally work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise
• Occasionally exposed to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all-weather conditions

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

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Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specific commitment, please view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role, complete any part of the application process, or access the online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Colas Inc.

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