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Overview and Essential Functions

Director of Safety $130K - $170 / year (D.O.E)

The Safety Director will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company's safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role involves working closely with telecom construction teams, management, and regulatory bodies to maintain a safe working environment for 500 employees.

• VCI is now hiring immediately!

• 100% paid training.

• Company phone, equipment.

• Company vehicle and fuel card if required.

• Advanced opportunities and career growth.

• Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

  What you’ll do at VCI Construction... (essential functions)

  1. Safety Program Development:

• Design, implement, and continually improve comprehensive safety programs.

• Develop and maintain safety policies and procedures in accordance with industry standards and regulations.

• Develops, supports, adapts, and promotes safety programs and initiatives and monitors their effectiveness.

• Develops and drives company safety Strategy, in-line with the organization’s mission and goals.

  2. Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay informed about local, state, and federal safety regulations applicable to the telecom and construction industry.

• Ensure the company's compliance with all relevant safety standards and legislation.

  3. Training and Education:

• Develop and conduct safety training programs for employees at all levels.

• Promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability throughout the organization.

• Ensures an adequate competence management and training system for safety-related competencies.

  4. Incident Investigation:

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses.

• Implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

  5. Site Inspections:

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards.

• Collaborate with operation leadership to address safety concerns on construction sites.

  6. Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of safety-related activities, incidents, and training.

• Prepare and submit reports to management and regulatory agencies as required.

Qualifications

Who VCI Construction is looking for… (required skills for success)

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in safety management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Ability to travel 25% or when needed

• Proven experience in the telecom construction industry, with a strong understanding of construction safety requirements.

• Familiarity with safety regulations in the states of operation.

• Ability to form, lead, motivate, mentor, manage and direct a strong and effective team, with the ability to influence and drive a culture of safety and sustainability. Manage time and work schedules.

• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, including executive management, as well as the ability to engage field employees. Position also requires strong business skills including team building, leading, and influencing, and resilience and adaptability.

• Strong internal stakeholder management, interpersonal, analytical, organizational and research skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with significant experience with safety software’s, data analytic tools, paired with focus on IT innovations. Developing metrics to measure improvement of program expectations.

• Professional certifications in safety are advantageous. CPR, OSHA 30, OSHA 500, OSHA 510, Competent Person

• Internal audit experience is advantageous.

  Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication, leadership management and interpersonal skills.

• In-depth knowledge of safety management systems and best practices.

• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits and Company Summary

What VCI Construction offers you… (company benefits)

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Supplemental Life and AD&D

• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ 50% Company Match

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Company Discounts

• Legal Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

  VCI Construction is...

  Our team combines decades of experience and continuous learning to achieve the best-in-class execution of telecom and utility construction. The team at VCI Construction, maintains the highest standards of quality, safety, and knowledgeability, continually building upon our skills to expertly deliver the comprehensive services our customers and industry partners require

  We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others’ safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

  Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people. We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

• EEO

  Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

  The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

  The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.