Job Description

Mark Young Construction (MYC) has an excellent opportunity for a Safety Specialist to join us as we continue to grow!

Safety Specialists provide leadership, direction and education on Mark Young Construction Projects of key strategic initiatives targeted at improving safety culture and compliance across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide field support and guidance to ensure field implementation of MYC Safety policies, procedures, protocols, best practices, etc. are integrated into all aspects of the project as well as owner requirements.
• Responsible for safety management of multiple locations, monitoring safety activity, with a heavy emphasis on communication and training, including best practice sharing.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule site visits to multiple projects from start up through completion during both day and night shifts.
• Remain knowledgeable and up to date on all applicable regulatory requirements and keep applicable personal certifications current. Competent Person and trainer designations, OSHA #500, ARC First Aid / CPR / AED etc.
• Attend MYC P2 meetings to provide field support of all EHS initiatives and aid in the planning and scheduling of the project as it effects EHS.
• Promote the continued growth and improvement of the MYC safety culture.
• Conducts project site safety audits in conjunction with project leadership and communicate findings verbally as well as providing written reports with established timelines for corrections of unsatisfactory items identified. Provide follow up as needed.
• Works cooperatively with project owners/clients and representatives during projects occupied by owners’ employees to ensure, to the extent possible, their safety as well as the safety of the public.
• Effectively communicate and interact with internal and external customers, establishing open, candid, and trusting relationships.
• Work closely and build relationships with subcontractors to integrate MYC safety initiatives into their work on MYC projects.
• Occasionally provide training in the form of Toolbox Talks to project site personnel.
• Stop work where violations, unsafe practices and hazards exist until corrections are established.
• Participate in any OSHA inspection process as defined in MYC Safety Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience with construction safety management.
• CHST, ASP, CSP or other recognized construction safety certifications preferred.
• Construction background and knowledge of OSHA CFR 1926 preferred.
• Ability to travel outside the Colorado front range approx. 20% of the time.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
• Advanced knowledge of computer software such as Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint a plus, as well as web-based safety program applications.

About Us:
MYC is a leading General Contracting firm located in Frederick, Colorado performing work along the Front Range. MYC employs more than 250 staff and performs work across the Western United States. MYC’s breadth of expertise in municipal, education, office, retail, and large grocery complexes provides stability and continued growth. Ninety-three percent of revenue comes from current or referral clients who are pleased with our extensive experience, exemplary performance and recognizes the focus on personalized customer service. MYC is dedicated to developing strong partnerships that will yield superior construction from project inception to owner occupancy.

We look forward to you joining our team!