Senior Safety Specialist

Location:  

Colorado Springs, CO, US, 80921

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Senior Safety Specialist will coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine and complex construction projects. This position will be responsible for conducting safety inspections, identifying and documenting abatement of hazardous conditions, writing reports and performing trend analysis. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.   

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on assigned areas of responsibility, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor, as needed.
• Career Path: Safety Manager

Key Role Responsibilities – Core

SAFETY SPECIALIST FAMILY – CORE

• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects. 
• Conducts regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and Company policies.

• Conducts safety audits on assigned projects by identifying, documenting and recommending abatement of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions to internal and external clients.Utilizes internal safety management systems to document findings and to track abatement techniques and closure.
• Conducts project-specific new hire orientation and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors the implementation of prime contractor and/or subcontractors’ safety programs.
• Attends project pre-planning, progress and other relevant project-related meetings to discuss safety-related matters.
• Supports field leadership in the implementation of the safety program specifics, such as meetings, committees and related activities well as chairing the project safety committee.
• Assists in the investigation of project-related accidents. Confers with supervisor to determine root cause and discuss recommendations for changes in the work processes to eliminate recurrence.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics to ensure that the worker attends treatment and is returned to work at some capacity in a timely manner. Compiles progress summary reports of injuries for supervisor. 
• Monitors site safety incentive program.

Key Role Responsibilities – Additional Core

SENIOR SAFETY SPECIALIST

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

•    Possesses a higher level of safety knowledge and identifies more complex safety hazards that encompass safety, health and hazardous material matters. Provides more complex abatements solutions.
•    Utilizes a higher level of knowledge of equipment, laws and work processes, and applies that knowledge to project-specific safety recommendations.
•    Contributes a higher level of communication skills and plays a more active role in meetings.
•    Utilizes internal safety management systems and tools to perform trend analysis that identifies safety trends, including problem areas within the project or subcontractors, and provides recommended solutions to mitigate future occurrences.
•    Provides guidance and training on basic and some intermediate safety-related topics for new or existing safety and project team personnel.
•    Assists safety leadership during insurance audits.
•    Oversees more complex projects, including one large or complex project and/or multiple projects.
•    Manages controlled insurance program projects.
•    May develop and implement training strategies and processes to support training objectives.
•    May partner with leadership to develop needs assessments, gap analyses and strategic training plans.
•    May analyze training needs to develop new and improve existing training programs.
•    May develop effective training methods such as digital learning, classroom, skill qualifications, and on-the-job training.
•    May assist with identifying and implementing technologies to enhance effective learning experiences.
•    May monitor company safety metrics and identify areas for training improvement and intervention.
•    May provide in-person and virtual training sessions and ensure training record retention.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.

• Communications skills, verbal and written (Advanced).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company safety regulations.
• Proficiency in company safety software/programs, processes and tools (Advanced).
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement corrective measures.
• Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project.
• Knowledge of various testing protocols for environmental hazards.
• Proficiency in required construction technology (Intermediate).
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a safety and health-related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years construction safety experience (Required).

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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Base compensation for the Senior Safety Specialist role in Colorado is between $X and $X, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company.  Please, no phone calls or emails.

Requisition ID:  60851

Allegion

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Environmental, Health and Safety Manager – Colorado Springs, CO  

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for driving EHS compliance, best practices and results through continuous improvement processes and drive to World Class EHS performance.   This position networks closely with the corporate EHS, the Plant Manager and the management team.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position. 

What You Will Do:  

• Maintain accurate and complete EHS and sustainability metrics and establish continuous improvement strategies to ensure short- and long-term goals and Allegion initiatives are met.
• Prepares and communicates performance based EHS metrics and data that identify performance to objectives, trends, and EHS compliance of the facility.
• Investigate and analyze all EHS incidents and identify root cause(s), contributing factor(s) and systemic causes. Drive on time corrective actions and proactive programs to prevent future incidents.
• Organize Kaizens or similar events to detect, reduce or eliminate safety, health and/or environmental hazards through job safety analyses or other approved methods. 
• Support external and internal auditing processes, or EHS Kaizens, for other sites.
• Serve as the Site Management Representative for the 14001 and 45001 certifications. 
• Obtain, update, maintain, and audit the site’s EHS Management System, procedures, plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.  Develop and oversee effective emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Management System Documents Control coordinator for site documents, corrective actions, and internal auditing.
• Partner closely with internal cross-functional stakeholders at all levels to communicate and gain alignment with the facility regarding EHS compliance risks and EHS priorities. 
• Create an open and accepting EH&S culture by engaging in multi-level communications with operators, front line leaders, supervisors and managers to encourage proactive reporting of safety incidents and concerns and implementation of actions to address those issues.
• Partner with teams or project coordinators implementing change to ensure EHS risk assessments are conducted, and effective controls are included in the change management process.
• Develop and maintain job safety analyses for routine tasks and implement effective controls to reduce risk where necessary.
• Coach and mentor leaders to identify, assess, and control risk and positively reinforce safe behaviors.
• Develop and oversee processes to ensure continual compliance of site’s wastewater treatment system.
• Lead and participate in the facility safety committee.  Prepare meeting minutes and communicate issues to plant.  Create employee engagement through Safety Committees and other teams to reduce hazards and create a safer and environmentally friendly work environment.
• Direct site environmental, health, and safety audits and inspections for applicable properties and communicate the findings, with recommendations to facility managers and other management.
• Develop, coordinate and lead training and awareness programs.  Manage the EH&S computer-based training database. Supervise and coordinate hands-on training and media that will increase awareness of safety and health practices and promote a safe workplace.
• Develop, coordinate, and lead industrial hygiene programs and medical monitoring programs as required by local regulation.
• Ensure timely and accurate submittal of regulatory and internal reports.
• Oversee and support workers compensation program administration, including return to work programs and the site’s early intervention program.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Municipal EHS regulations, regulatory permits and Corporate EHS requirements including but not limited to Hazardous and Universal Waste, Wastewater, Air, DOT, EPCRA, RCRA, Storm Water, fire code, and OSHA. Stays current with pending regulations to ensure future compliance.
• Interface with external regulatory bodies to ensure legal / policy compliance and participate in any subsequent communication to stakeholders within the business.
• Support the Americas Regional EHS Manager and corporate EHS team in delivering EHS improvement at assigned sites.
• Implement and enforce effective health, safety and environmental requirements and policies for contractors and visitors.
• Manage the security contractor that provides services to ensure the security of the plant.  Ensure proper surveillance, CCTV maintenance, and security procedures and procedures for the facility. 
• Manages the budget and equipment necessary to operate the EH&S Department.  Maintain appropriate budgetary files and procurement files for the department.
• Develop direct reports and set and evaluate goals and objectives for their performance to those expectations.  Provide coaching and counseling, as needed, to keep personnel on track with objectives and development goals.
• Manage accurate EHS team job descriptions and participate in succession planning by identifying and developing internal and external talent to fill critical roles in EH&S.
• Other duties as assigned.

​What You Need to Succeed:  

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, management, or related science with 5 years’ experience in EH&S is required.
• Thorough knowledge of and experience with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other federal and state standards and regulations.
• Master’s degree in management, business, engineering, or related science is preferred. 
• Knowledge and any experience working in manufacturing industry or similar environment is preferred.
• Must have proven excellence in written and oral communication with the ability to develop and successfully implement strategic EHS programs for multiple service locations.
• Must have demonstrated interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards.
• Lead auditor training or internal auditor experience with ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:  You’re seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.

You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us.  You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. 

Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 

You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strength-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:  

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”   
• Generous Vacation and Sick Time 
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period  
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses 
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses 
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury 
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage 
• Tuition Reimbursement   
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards 
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work  
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself.”  
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths assessment & coaching   

Compensation:

• This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. The expected Base Annual Range: $106,000 $187,700. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• Bonus Eligible: Yes 

Apply Today!  

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!  

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role. 

We Celebrate Who We Are! 

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please
contact our Talent Acquisition Team.
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