EHS Manager

Company Description:

For 65 years, the traits of hard work, straight talk, owner involvement, and a commitment to exceeding our client’s expectations has led to long-term customer satisfaction. Today, Dean Snyder Construction (DSC) has grown to include ATURA architecture, providing design and architectural services to the public and private sectors in Iowa.

With second and third generation leadership and fourth generation involvement, DSC cares about our company, employees, and clients. We take pride in delivering quality service and craftsmanship, on time and within your budget. DSC has locations in Clear Lake and Ankeny, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska, approximately 250 employees, and several projects throughout the Midwest.

Established in 1958, Dean Snyder started this construction company in Clear Lake concentrating on residential work with a house that still stands today. In 2020, we extended ownership to our 200+ employees, rewarding them for their contribution to the company’s growth and success through the years with the creation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

While our roots are in general construction, we’ve developed design and construction expertise in several markets, which include:

Food & Beverage Processing
Healthcare
Industrial Manufacturing
Life Sciences
Commercial
Whether you are one of our many long-time and multi-project clients, or considering our company for the first time, we hope that you will take a few minutes to look around our site. Should you choose DSC, your final project will exceed your expectations both today and 50 years from now. Check out our project portfolio to see a small sampling of our projects.

Evaluating and choosing a partner for your construction project can be a challenging decision process. Our goal is to make sure that the decision is one you feel good about years after the project is complete. We know you will join us in believing that DSC provides a quality and trusted service that is a step above the rest.

Job Description:

Position is responsible for developing, organizing, and administering a comprehensive safety and health program which complies with federal and state occupation safety and health regulations.  Duties include: Implements and coordinates a comprehensive safety and health program involving all levels of supervision, all employees and sub-contractors. Communicates safety practices and policies and provides training to ensure safe work practices.  Tracks training requirements in compliance with record keeping regulations.

Benefits:

• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental. Life, short term and long-term disability ins. Etc.)
• Competitive wages
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Retirement Savings program (401k) with employer match
• Generous PTO program
• Paid Holidays (seven days per year)
• Bonuses

Required Experience:

• Accident prevention methods and techniques
• Understanding of the construction industry and equipment
• Construction safety principals including the requirements of the Occupational, Safety and Health Act
• Comprehensive knowledge of the use and proper safety processes for company equipment and materials
• Workers’ compensation rules and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions in construction sites
• Multi-tasking in an environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Company and personnel, safety, and health policies
• Leading, managing, and organizing
• Analyzing and evaluating facts and evidence and to formulate sound conclusions
• Interpreting data and preparing reports
• Maintaining safety and health records and developing forms
• Identifying and solving problems quickly and effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language
• Ability to persuade others and garner support for safety programs
• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) standards

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or University with a bachelor’s degree in Occupation Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or a closely related field.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work 
• OSHA 500 Certification or Certified Safety Professional status preferred

Required Travel:

30% travel