Safety Team Lead

Job Summary

The Safety Team Lead assists in developing, implementing, and auditing safety policies to ensure regulatory compliance. Supports safety programs across locations, assists other safety professionals, and promotes a strong safety culture by advising field employees, management, and customers on safety and injury prevention. Collaborates with safety leadership in team oversight, including workload delegation, schedule management, mentoring, and quality control of staff work.

Additionally, leads safety projects and resource management planning with field and project partners.

• Participate with safety leadership in workload delegation and schedule management to maintain required coverage.
• Participate with safety leadership in mentoring and training of safety staff within the team.
• Review and quality control of team members' work.
• Lead safety project and resource management planning in collaboration with field and project management partners.
• Facilitate training in-person, virtually, or as an e-learning in collaboration with the Training Dept.
• Train field leaders on their responsibilities in safety protocols, programs, and hazard identification.
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships with field leadership and other team members to drive positive change and strengthen our safety culture.
• Preparing for and responding to natural disasters (building evacuation drills).
• Build and maintain strong external relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry & regulatory organizations.
• Assist in injury management by tracking follow-ups and communicating as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation is acquired in a timely manner and ensure appropriate management of work-related injuries and proper care for injured employees.
• Assist in developing and communicating site-specific safety plans and review the plan meets all customer requirements. Additionally, field engagements to ensure the site is following the site‑specific safety plan.
• Respond to a safety incident in support and consultation.
• Conduct incident investigations for gathering and storing all necessary documentation.
• Coach partners (e.g., field, shop, office) on safe practices and regulations.
• Managing internal and external safety inspections and audits, supporting job site hazard analysis, and ensuring that appropriate safety records are maintained.
• Reviewing serious injuries and incidents, analyzing corrective actions, and evaluating and recommending preventive measures.
• Identify hazards and recommend controls. Develop strategies to control exposure to hazardous environments and ensure that unsafe acts and conditions are corrected promptly.
• Assist with the proper selection of safety‑related equipment, such as signage, relevant personal protective clothing, and other equipment.
• Provide technical expertise and advice on safety, safety management, and compliance.
• Liaise with organizations and relevant authorities to provide assistance, requested documentation, and follow‑up protocols for audits and remedial actions. (e.g., OSHA)
• Assist with injury management by coordinating response, medical care, and return to work with the employee, supervisor, and Risk Management.
• Support and assist with calling for a pause in work and leading a meeting to discuss safety issues and mitigation.
• Create and maintain evacuation plans, conduct drills, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct research and develop statistical analyses to support management decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations.
• Familiar with construction operations.
• Ability to voice professional opinions and concerns in a tactful, authentic, and approachable manner to field leadership and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify safety-related exposures and propose corrective actions.
• Demonstrate elements of leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous growth…