Regional Safety Director – Central Group

The Regional Safety Director is responsible for the overall planning and implementation of Clark’s safety program for the Central Group.  This role develops safety strategies that drive down risk and move the organization towards a world-class safety culture. Work closely with the Central Group team advising on safety and health issues and policies. Acts as ultimate liaison between employees, customer representatives and third-party individuals (regulatory, governmental and insurance agencies), and clients on safety matters. Performs the following duties personally or through other leaders in the office and field.  Significant travel required to jobsites in Texas and the Kansas City Area.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Company leaders to ensure alignment with overall safety culture

• Maintain and manage all required safety training of Company employees and continuing training for safety professionals

• Develop recommendations and present solutions, based on data and trend analysis; to improve health and safety performance and achieve greater employee engagement

• Identify and develop programs and procedures to assure compliance with regulatory safety and health policies and standards

• Work directly with State and Federal Agencies on matters of inspection, investigation, complaints, and resolution of all health and safety related matters

• Identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions; advise on new procedures and recommend preventative programs for employees, Joint Venture partners and subs

• Monitor job sites and processes for adherence to applicable client and regulatory agency requirements by overseeing operations, recommending corrective measures; preparing for regulatory and client safety audits and investigations

• Train, plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; address complaints and resolve problems of direct reports

• Completes other related duties and projects assigned by the Corporate Safety Director

• Provide leadership to subordinates and effectively manage employee performance through clear communication of expectations, goals, status; recognition of accomplishments; timely, specific feedback on performance issues; active involvement in and support of employee work efforts

• Develop bench strength by effectively mentoring unit employees

• Effectively manage relationships with key internal customers (including budget and resource allocation), other company support functions, and external contacts to meet business needs.

• Develop and support mechanisms to ensure that unit employees maintain up-to-date knowledge of health and safety requirements and effectively communicate with affected businesses and management

• Lead and manage business functions for the Health, Safety, and culture including work plans, performance reviews, staff development, KPI monitoring and reporting, budgeting and self-assessment

• Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work

• Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people

• Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and related experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in safety management

• OSHA 30-hour trained

• OSHA 500, 502 & 510 Trainer course

• Experience in safety program development and risk management to attain corporate objectives

• Proven record of accomplishment in managing safety programs

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence supervisors, peers, and external partners

• Certified Safety Professional is a plus

• Outstanding relationship building and interpersonal skills (e.g., influencing and listening skills to deal effectively with all levels of employees, management and clients)

• Effective leadership and management skills

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others from d