Title: Safety Professional Intermediate Location: Washington, DC Duration: 24 months Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible construction safety experience, including field safety inspections and compliance oversight.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926).
- Experience supporting large construction, infrastructure, utility, transportation, industrial, or facility projects.
- Demonstrated ability to identify risks and implement effective mitigation measures.
- Experience conducting safety audits, investigations, and compliance inspections.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic safety management systems.
- Valid driver's license and ability to access project sites.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
- OSHA 500, OSHA 510, CHST, CSP, ASP, CSHO, or equivalent professional safety certification.
- Experience with owner-led construction management programs.
- Knowledge of environmental compliance and industrial hygiene practices.
- Experience managing construction safety activities within occupied facilities or active transportation corridors.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Responsibilities
Construction Safety & Compliance
- Conduct routine and comprehensive inspections of construction activities to verify compliance with OSHA regulations, project requirements, and project-specific safety plans.
- Monitor contractor adherence to approved Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Safe Work Plans.
- Verify implementation of required protective measures and safe work practices.
- Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
- Stop work when imminent danger situations are identified.
- Perform daily safety walkthroughs of active construction work areas.
- Conduct documented safety audits of contractors, subcontractors, equipment, and work operations.
- Monitor excavation activities, fall protection systems, crane and rigging operations, confined space entry, electrical work, and work zone safety.
- Review housekeeping, material storage, access control, and site logistics for compliance with established standards.
- Track and verify closure of safety observations and corrective actions.
Incident Prevention & Investigation
- Participate in investigations involving incidents, near misses, property damage events, and safety concerns.
- Collect documentation, photographs, witness statements, and other supporting information.
- Assist project leadership in identifying root causes and corrective actions.
- Monitor implementation of preventive measures to reduce recurrence.
Contractor Safety Management
- Review contractor safety documentation and daily pre-task plans.
- Participate in safety orientations, toolbox talks, and pre-shift briefings.
- Verify contractor personnel maintain required training and certifications.
- Support contractor safety performance evaluations and compliance initiatives.
Nighttime Operations & Site Safety
- Monitor high-risk activities commonly scheduled during nighttime operations, including roadway closures, utility work, structural repairs, maintenance of traffic, and equipment-intensive work.
- Ensure adequate lighting, visibility, traffic control measures, and site security are maintained throughout the shift.
- Coordinate closely with project management and contractor supervision regarding changing site conditions and emerging risks.
- Verify public safety measures are maintained during night operations.
Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare daily safety reports documenting observations, inspections, audits, incidents, and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate records of safety meetings, inspections, training verification, and compliance activities.
- Track project safety metrics and trends.
- Develop field reports and communicate findings to project leadership and client representatives.
Safety Culture & Continuous Improvement
- Promote a proactive safety culture through mentoring, coaching, and engagement with project personnel.
- Lead or participate in safety stand-downs, awareness campaigns, and special emphasis programs.
- Support organizational and project safety initiatives.
- Encourage continuous improvement through observation and feedback programs.
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