Director of Safety and Wellbeing-2611100RJ01

About Us
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.
 
Our Vision
Reimagining infrastructure to improve lives and communities

Our Mission
Transforming communities by empowering the best minds to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions
 
Our Values
We Care: especially about excellence, impact, innovation, inclusion and safety
 
Job Overview
We are seeking a new Director of Safety and Wellbeing to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As the Director of Safety and Wellbeing , you will join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever-evolving project needs.  This opportunity can be located in either our Chicago or Downers Grove offices and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.
 
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for companywide safety, employee wellbeing and risk management programs through mentorship, coaching and development, fostering a culture that puts worker safety first
- Administration and ensure compliance of (OSHA) practices, emergency preparedness, the assessment and resolution of site-specific safety concerns and the use of protective equipment and accident protocols
- Manage and align with fleet to maintain the Driver Safety Performance System (LYTX) and Safe Driving Training (SMITH Driving)
- Assist administration with auto liability claims, including working with fleet to reduce motor vehicle accidents and improve vehicle driving safety
- Assist HR in the administration of the worker’s compensation program, including working with the corporation to reduce employee lost time and manage company EMR
- Implement technical programs, analyze incidents, near misses, claims, trends and leading indicators associated with safety risk factors and risk mitigation to ensure safety for all Ardmore Roderick employees
- Oversee safety orientations, required training, inspections, audits, incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions and follow-up
- Partner with operational and project leaders to address client-specific, site-specific and project-specific safety requirements
- Partner with leadership and other internal or external stakeholders on loss prevention, claims trends and risk-reduction priorities, as appropriate
- Coordinate all interaction with intercompany resources and external partners in conjunction with current policies and regulations
- Develop dashboards and regular leadership reporting for safety performance, corrective actions, claims, training, wellness activity and leading risk indicators 
- Manage applicable goals, improvement priorities, program budgets, vendors and external consultants and evaluate the value and effectiveness of services provided
- Develop and lead an employee wellness strategy that supports physical well-being, mental well-being, prevention and sustainable work practices
- Partner with Human Resources and benefit partners to connect employees with wellness resources, preventive programs and the Employee Assistance Program
- Lead education and initiatives related to ergonomics, fatigue, stress management, healthy work practices and other workforce well-being priorities
- Maintain systems and data in owner compliance systems (i.e., ISNetworld, Avetta, & similar)
- Develop and execute information solutions to enable efficient, accurate and comprehensive reporting and information exchange
- Monitor safety trends and regulations and incorporate them into training and programs
- Drive cost reduction and efficiency improvement associated with safety-related engineering controls and processes
- Plan, direct and coordinate activities of employees to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of science in occupational safety or four-year degree in a similar area of concentration
- Minimum of 15 years of safety management related experience at a construction, consulting or engineering design focused firm
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a safety manager or health and safety manager role
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the company, and internal and external clients
- Solid knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices in the workplace
- Experience with subcontractor safety protocol
- Familiarity with writing health and safety policies and procedures
- Proficiency in conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
- Working knowledge of safety management software, such as iAuditor, Avetta, SiteDocs, Safesite, etc
- Capacity to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
- Have great organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree(s) in safety management, occupational health or other safety focused areas of study
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST) or Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certifications
- Associate Risk Manager (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Safety-Related Fleet Certifications (accredited organizations like NATMI)

Benefits
- We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity.

Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
 
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.

Salary Range: $195,520-245,440, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.