Construction Safety Representative

Job Posted 2/19/2025
Romanoff Group
Charlotte, NC 28216
United States
Job Description
The Romanoff Group of Companies, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in eleven markets covering eight states, are a blend of commercial and residential, electrical, heating & cooling and plumbing companies primarily serving the new housing construction market. Since our company began in 1982, our growth has been firmly rooted in the pride of our craftsmen, coupled with a blend of stellar project management and industry leading knowledge. As a 100% employee-owned company, we share a commitment to our team success and represent that responsibility in a professional, dynamic way to both our clients and the communities in which we serve

We are currently looking to hire an Safety Representative in the Charlotte, NC area to join our award WINNING team.

Great Reasons to Join Romanoff:

  • 9x Employee Voted Top Work Place
  • Highly Competitive Wage
  • Excellent Benefits Package (Health/Vision/Dental/Life/STD/LTD/Accident and Critical Illness)
  • $15k Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (We are 100% employee owned)
  • Training and Support
  • Vacation and Paid Holidays
  • Advancement Opportunities

Position Responsibilities of the Construction Safety Representative:

  • Perform field audits/observations, develop corrective actions from audit/observation findings and track corrective actions to completion
  • Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations
  • Assist in post-injury management
  • Perform or assist in near miss, equipment damage, theft and injury investigations
  • Administer safety orientation program to acquaint employees with site conditions, safe work practices, policies and procedures
  • Coordinating safety activities with customer, as necessary
  • Conducting required safety training in support of project needs
  • Develop site-specific safety processes and procedures, as necessary, to support the overall project plan
  • Attend and participate in project safety meetings
  • Completing and filing timely safety reports, as required
  • Coordinate with crews to complete JHAs for safety sensitive tasks, such crane lifts, confined space entry, trenching/excavating, and energized equipment/LOTO.
  • Ensure statutes, regulations, and codes are clearly understood and met
  • Intervene to stop any acts or processes which are unsafe or do not comply with OHSA
  • Implement preventative measures to ensure unsafe processes are not repeated
  • Ensure all personnel follow all personal safety precautions (hardhats, protective goggles, etc.)
  • Represent our Company in a professional, safe and efficient manner
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications of the Construction Safety Representative:

  • Associates Degree or higher in Occupational Safety and Health or have experience in construction safety and compliance programs.
  • 10+ years in the Construction Industry required
  • 5+ years of experience in a Safety related role required
  • OSHA Outreach Construction Trainer required
  • Solid knowledge of OSHA, federal, state and local statutes and ordinances on safety and DOT regulations
  • Self-Starter, well organized, forward thinker, ability to manage conflict resolution & hold others accountable
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • The ability to write basic reports and follow up on issues.
  • Past experience with auditing and/or project managing software
  • Up to 30% of self-scheduled travel between the NC and SC markets
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must adhere to company screenings

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting
  • Must be able to speak English and hear to communicate
  • Must be able to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools
  • Must be able to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding (using the appropriate fall protection requirements)
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE
  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, gloves and safety toe, construction-grade work boots

Benefits and Compensation

Romanoff provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D; additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, paid vacation, and holidays; 401(k) and company paid Life Insurance, and we are 100% Employee Owned.

The Romanoff Group of Companies considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are an equal opportunity employer.