Onsite Safety Representative

Davenport Masonry & Restoration is seeking an onsite Safety Representative for the Kalamazoo Event Center project. We employ union bricklayers and mason tenders and need someone who can work closely with our crews and field leadership to address safety concerns as work progresses. The Kalamazoo assignment is expected to continue for approximately 6--8 months. Davenport performs work throughout Michigan, so there may be opportunities beyond this project. Responsibilities - Complete daily job safety analyses (JSAs) with field crews, review changing site conditions, and update the JSAs when the work changes. - Maintain a regular presence in active work areas and identify hazards before work begins and as conditions change. - Work with foremen and crews on pre-task planning, toolbox talks, and corrective actions. - Monitor scaffold access and erection, fall protection, material handling, rigging, lifts, housekeeping, and personal protective equipment. - Help coordinate safety requirements with the general contractor and other trades. - Document inspections, incidents, training, and follow-up actions. - Exercise stop-work authority when an immediate hazard cannot be controlled. Qualifications - OSHA 30-hour Construction training is required. - Construction safety experience, preferably with masonry, restoration, scaffolding, or other work at height. - Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards; familiarity with MIOSHA requirements is preferred. - Ability to communicate clearly with craft workers, supervisors, and project management. - Strong field judgment, dependable documentation, and a practical approach to correcting hazards. This position is based onsite in downtown Kalamazoo. Compensation will be discussed with qualified candidates. Interested candidates: Please send a résumé and a brief description of your construction safety experience to Davenport Masonry & Restoration.