Project Safety Assistant - VA/DC

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Aid in providing training for safe work practices, implementing Building L.I.F.E., project safety programs, and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs, policies, and procedures.
• Aid in reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner contract requirements.
• Aid in reviewing subcontractors' training as per OSHA standards.
• Aid in promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State, and Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Aid in administering drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) in alignment with company and project owner requirements.
• Aid in coordinating preconstruction meetings with supervisor.
• Aid in conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees; administer and record participation.
• Aid in gathering Pre-Task Plans (PTPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for project contractors based on contractual requirements.
• Aid in maintaining safety records (e.g., PTPs, JHAs, training records, tool box meetings, OSHA 300 log, Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Aid in conducting Safety meetings, record and issue meeting minutes as directed by supervisor.
• Aid in maintaining log of subcontractor toolbox safety meetings held with their staff and provide summary report to supervisor.
• Aid in conducting project site safety audits and work area inspections, develop inspection summary including recommendations for corrective action per company policy, and work with supervisor to issue reports of violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate resolution.
• Aid in identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Aid in conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of related construction safety experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic knowledge of safety/environmental principles and techniques.
• Familiar with Federal, State, and local Environmental Health & Safety regulations.
• Familiar with general construction operations.
• Ability to identify safety related exposures and propose corrective actions.
• Demonstrate elements of leadership from within, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work in non-structured environment and flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction.
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools.