Construction Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Inspects the jobsite for safety violations and documents said violations.
• Conducts or participates in weekly safety meetings and safety inspections as outlined in the safety manual.
• Responsible for all safety reporting on the job site and to the Project Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring all site workers are properly trained and have the knowledge to work safely on our job sites.
• Provides daily safety briefings for site workers.
• Reviews Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and conducts routine safety meetings and inspections.
• Serves as project Site Safety Officer.
• Supports the project manager and/or site superintendent when directing subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction.
• Supports the project manager/site superintendent when working with subcontractors to resolve complaints and grievances within work force.
• Confers with superintendent, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Assists the quality officer in implementing the quality control management system.
• Affords support in the inspection of work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules.
• Affords support in developing the most economical and schedule sensitive installation procedures.
• Abides by safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Safety Officer or a minimum of 3 years as a Safety Manager with relevant degree.
• Experience in large scale construction projects and continuous safety experience in supervising/managing safety programs or conducting hazard analysis.
• Must currently hold the OSHA 30 or EM385-1-1 40 certificates.
• Specific education or training in the following areas is a bonus: Asbestos Abatement, Concrete Masonry, Formwork/Shoring, Confined Space, Excavation/Trenching, Soil Classification, Electrical/LOTO, Equipment/Machinery, Fall Protection, HAZCOM, HAZMAT, Industrial Hygiene, Lead Compliance, Mold Remediation, Scaffolding/Ladders Underground Construction Welding/Cutting etc.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract documents, blueprints, specifications, engineering reports, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients, subcontractors, or employees of organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Possess knowledge of all facets of ground up building construction.
• Computer skills are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows applications including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project 2007, Prolog Project Manager.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Completion of an OSHA Construction 30-hour course is mandatory.
• Must be familiar with 29 CFR 1926.
• Must have strong knowledge and working familiar with EM-385-1-1 and be able to get certification after hired.
• CPR/First Aid Certified preferable.
• Federal Government experience with the following agencies: NAVFAC, WHS, DOD, BIA etc.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Company.