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AP has diligently built a strong foundation of expertise, experience and exceptional results. We continually invest in our talented team by providing the latest tools, technologies and training necessary to stay ahead of the curve. We set our employees up for long-term success through mentorship opportunities and professional growth and advancement for every person in every role.

We recognize the contributions of our team members with unique experiences and capabilities and strive to establish a work environment that maximizes our collective potential. Going beyond the build for our employees lays a strong foundation for success across AP. We commit to a balanced, value-centered work environment for meaningful projects, careers and talent.

Job Description:

Job Description:

Adolfson & Peterson Construction, one of the nation’s top contractors, is recruiting for an experienced Regional Safety Director. 

The Regional Safety Director manages and directs the regional safety program in a manner that provides a safe environment for all team members.

Lead and champion the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) philosophy and culture in a manner that supports senior management’s commitment to the IIF initiative.

Provide and/or arrange for primary safety training, provide leadership, maintain AP’s commitment to safety as the number one priority, and consistently communicate and collaborate with leadership regarding safety issues.

Provide oversight, escalation support and accountability, as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
  • Be a champion to support IIF efforts for working safely and building a culture of care and concern within the organization that reinforces the behavioral aspects of working and living safely.
  • Maintain a relationship with safety to hold responsibility for personal safety, the safety of each person in the company, and the IIF performance of the entire workforce.
  • As a leader, consistently communicate and reinforce the tenets of an IIF workplace. Be willing to discuss a personal commitment and desire for all team members to work safely and attain an IIF workplace.
  • As a leader, ensure that processes and procedures that support an IIF culture are maintained and reviewed for continuous improvement.       
• Develop and execute the regional safety program in accordance with organization-wide requirements and best practices.
  • Work with the National Safety Committee on identifying, updating, writing, and implementing new safety and health policies.
  • Set regional goals and KPIs, including leading indicators, TRIR, DART, EMR contribution and Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) metrics. Report on performance to regional and executive leadership.
  • Oversee and deliver the company-wide safety training program in a manner that exceeds AP and OSHA requirements and/or expectations.
  • Provide safety and health training to all AP team members or coordinate required training to these personnel.
  • Hire and lead regional safety team members.
  • Build career pathways and individual development plans.
  • Assist regional leadership in setting and tracking safety accountability criteria.
  • Distribute new and updated safety related information and provide training when necessary for new or changed processes.
  • Present the safety orientation program for all new team members.
• Actively monitor the region’s safety performance and communicate findings to senior management and project team members.
  • Oversee a regional audit and inspection program. Engage with senior management on the safety process and results for all current projects.
  • Manage and perform safety audits and inspections. Communicate results/findings to project teams prior to leaving the site. Reporting to senior leadership should include suggested remedies and adjustments to mitigate or eliminate potential safety incidents and to make recommendations for the improvement of existing processes.
  • Review and monitor subcontractor safety activities. Report concerns, suggestions or requirements to review with the appropriate subcontractor representative. Collaborate with subcontractors to identify alternate means of accomplishing tasks to minimize risk while maintaining compliance with internal policy, AP EHS program and OSHA compliance.
  • Establish and manage relationships with federal and state OSHA programs and lead the response to agency inspections, citations and information conferences.
  • Implement SIF prevention and critical-control programs in the region.
  • Ensure regional health illness prevention, emergency response and crisis plans and compliance with emerging heat rules.
  • Work with state and federal agencies on inspections and issues identified, to minimize the future impact on AP.
• Provide tracking, analysis, and statistical performance for all AP workers compensation, auto, property, equipment, and general liability claims for the region.
  • Work closely with human resources, insurance and legal teams on all AP claims.
  • Participate in quarterly claims reviews. Attend depositions and provide background for lawsuit claims.
  • Handle workers’ compensation cases and oversee the investigation of all accidents and incidents relating to AP personnel or on AP projects.
  • Support mental health, substance use prevention and well-being programs.
  • Ensure that the company-wide Drug and Alcohol Testing policy is applied as prescribed by the AP program for items such as post-accident, reasonable suspicion and random testing.
  • Ensure the fleet safety policy is in place and all individuals subject to the policy are maintaining compliance.
• Collaborate, coach, and mentor all regional team members to foster and support the IIF culture and ensure AP EHS program compliance.
  • Assist project management and superintendents in obtaining and reviewing subcontractor safety submittals.
  • Develop a rapport with contractors, supervisors, and craft personnel to develop and sustain an IIF safety culture.
  • Assist Superintendents with procuring proper safety equipment, reviewing upcoming safety hazards, planning appropriate safety requirements to eliminate or mitigate hazards, instituting site-specific emergency response plan/crisis management, conducting accident investigations, maintaining contact with injured team members to promote early return to work, and helping identify light duty tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.    

Requirements:

• History of progressively more responsible leadership experience and proven results including:
  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational or industrial safety, safety management, construction management or related field required. Masters degree preferred.
  • 12 – 15 years progressive experience in field and office safety and health program management, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Experience in the construction safety industry, specifically in a leadership EHS managerial role.
  • Experience working through inspections and audits with state and local government agencies.
  • Experience managing safety budgets.
  • Broad knowledge of state and federal safety laws and regulations, including dust control, stormwater and heat and silica requirements.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, safety management platforms and data and analytics tools.
  • Strong presentation and training and executive communication skills.        
• CSP preferred. Ability to obtain relevant safety certification within 12 months.
• OSHA 500 Trainer card for construction required or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• OSHA 30 Construction and First Aid/CPR/AED required.
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel within the region is required and to work in varied and sometimes extreme weather.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Experience in complex business as an active participant in driving growth and change; demonstrated effectiveness in driving operations and executing plans.
• Ability to identify talent, create and develop teams, and build trust and engagement.
• Experience cultivating an active network of relationships, driving collaboration and alignment, relating well to key colleagues, and connecting with team members at all levels.
• Ability to drive to the core of complex issues and provide insightful and constructive feedback.

Estimated Pay:

$129,000.00 - $213,000.00

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• 401(k)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Bonus

Adolfson & Peterson Construction’s (AP) ability to adapt and innovate has driven our success for more than 80 years. We are consistently ranked among the top construction managers and general contractors in the nation while maintaining one of the safest records in the industry. We bring positive and measurable change to the communities where we live, work and build. And we invest in new processes and technology to be operationally excellent and remain at the forefront of the ever-changing industry.  

We have been committed to quality, innovation, safety and strong relationships since our beginning in 1946. AP offers preconstruction, construction and contracting services to commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, municipal, data center, and senior living markets with offices across Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. We employ more than 850 team members who strive for excellence and embody loyalty, trust and genuine love for what they do.

We go beyond the build for our communities and our people.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer