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Safety Management Consultant – Medford, Ore.

About AGC: For over 100 years, the has been the premier professional association for contractors in Oregon and SW Washington, representing the best of the best in commercial construction. Together, we’re setting the bar for quality and safety. We’re committed to enhancing the performance of our members, representing their interests, and building a better climate for construction. Position Purpose: The AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter is looking for a safety management consultant to join our team. This position is based in the Medford, Oregon area, and supports the Southern and Central Oregon region through a broad range of activities and responsibilities within our safety management consultation team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing professional consultative and intervention safety management and loss control services to construction companies participating in a group workers’ compensation insurance program, and other construction employers, as directed. The activities in this role provide support to firms in their efforts to control injuries and losses by establishing and integrating sound, practical, and effective health and safety programs and services. Job Functions: Visit member company offices and job sites mainly in the Southern and Central Oregon region. There may be times when you cover for your peer(s) in another region of Oregon and SW Washington at the request of the director of safety services. Maintain effective relationships with company principals, safety directors, jobsite supervisory personnel, and representatives from workers’ compensation insurance carrier, and AGC staff. Provide counsel on safety issues and problems regarding state and federal administrative rules and regulations. Analyze injury trends, assess exposures and controls, and assist companies in the reduction of injuries and illnesses. Consult with employers to recommend effective safety and health strategies and injury prevention methods. Compose detailed letters and reports to policyholders to identify problems and solutions and outline recommendations and action plans. Establish agreements and action plans. Monitor and document the progress made in controlling losses and communicate updates to appropriate individuals. Conduct safety training for firms and employees. Support certain staff requirements or other functions, as directed. Required Skills, Abilities, & Knowledge: Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of workplace safety; loss control theory and practice; specific to Oregon, Washington, and federal safety rules and requirements. Demonstrate a working familiarity with general construction procedures and practices. Demonstrate a working knowledge of workers’ compensation insurance process. Demonstrate the ability to identify occupational hazards and industrial hygiene exposures, recommend appropriate corrective action, translate loss control principles into action plans, and influence change. Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement loss-reduction strategies. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of safety and health approaches, along with the ability to apply them in diverse construction-related industries and environments. Must be able to organize and prioritize work in a multi-task “field” environment. Must be able to professionally communicate in a clear and concise manner, both oral and written (bi-lingual Spanish is desired but not mandatory). This includes being comfortable while speaking publicly and demonstrating training competencies, and publication authorship. Required Licenses & Certificates: Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire. Must be able to successfully pass a government DMV Drivers record check and background check Five years of increasingly responsible safety and health or loss control experience in construction or related field. Bachelor’s degree in safety, risk management, or a closely related field is desired. CSP, ARM, CHST, PE, or CIH designation strongly desired, but not mandatory if other professional work experience demonstrates strong safety knowledge and acumen along with your work skills and abilities. Physical demands/Work Environment: May require extended overnight travel to cover assigned territory or to fulfill essential work functions as directed by the safety director. May require some early mornings or late evenings to ensure effective coverage of assigned territory. Must be able to function in a variety of construction job environments under varied weather and temperature conditions. Must adhere to all company document control procedures. Any work products created or distributed to the potential employee must be maintained in chapter provided electronic systems. Requires walking over uneven terrain and around physical obstacles or climbing temporary ramps and ladders. Must be able to lift and carry moderately weighted articles (i.e., loading and unloading equipment from work vehicles) up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of properly wearing and using the appropriate personal protective equipment depending on the specific environment you are visiting. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally, in-person, over the phone, or any approved computer virtual platform or electronic medium. AGC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A formal job offer is not to be considered a contract or definitive offer of employment until all pre-employment expectations and requirements are met. Apply by submitting your resume to Amy Borne at amyb@agc-oregon.org. Job Posting will close on January 16, 2026. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $89,500.00 - $126,700.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person