Safety Manager

Primary Duties

Support the implementation of the safety strategy consistent with the Yates safety strategy

Align projects to the Yates Core Value vision through the deployment of operating standards, processes, procedures, and tools

Deliver safety results and improvement plans across all projects driven through the risk and assurance program

Ensure leaders are fully engaged in the achievement of the zero-harm vision through providing ongoing engagement, coaching and support to the leadership team

Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles

Follow Yates Code of Conduct

Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices

Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management

Required to wear and maintain personal PPE

Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations

Participate in workplace inspections

Provide suggestions to improve Safety

Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute

Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations

Other related duties as needed and assigned by the Executive Management in support of the successful completion of the project.

An undergraduate University degree or higher (preferably in Safety Management, OSH, HSSE, or a closely related field) is desirable.

Other relevant education, training or work experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.

Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ industry experience

Minimum of ten (10) years’ safety experience

Minimum of two (2) years’ safety management experience

Proven track record in the delivery of safety initiatives

High level of reporting and analytical experience

Enthusiastic and able to represent Yates in internal and external events

Knowledge of OSHA standards

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.