Safety Officer (SSHO)

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Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000

Position Summary

The Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing all facets of work elements and site conditions in the prosecution of DAWSON Contracts, including; coordinating subcontractors and DAWSON Field Personnel, overseeing and documenting the quality control and safety program as well as identifying, analyzing and developing improvements in productivity, client relationships, customer service, quality and safety. This is a full-time onsite position located in the Research Triangle Park, NC area. This position is dependent upon contract award. Up to 15% domestic travel required.

REPORTS TO: PROJECT MANAGER

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordination and execution of site work, overseeing and documenting the quality control and safety programs on projects, as well as identifying, analyzing and developing improvements in productivity, client relationships, customer service, quality and safety for all construction work.
• Responsibility for all safety operations on the job site; to include Supervision of craft workers assigned to an area of responsibility; providing liaison between home office/field engineering and crafts to ensure all tasks comply with specifications.
• Plan the work schedule, determination of appropriate manpower levels, materials/quantities (and quality thereof), and equipment requirements.
• Attend onsite meetings and distribute schedule updates and meeting minutes.
• Complete daily documentation requirements including reports and photos.
• Monitor work performance and productivity of trades to ensure project specifications, procedures, quality, and safety requirements are maintained.
• Advise Project Management of potential problems, work interference, and schedule difficulties; assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
• Gather and submit required submittals and maintain on-site submitter registry.
• Check material and equipment received against approved submittals.
• Submit Daily QC report to client and distribute to project team.
• Document work progress on site and quality control issues via job notes, photos and meeting minutes.
• Maintain QC Deficiency log and issue deficiency notifications as required.
• Generate RFI's in conjunction with Project Manager.
• Generate and disperse Government inspections and sign-offs.
• Maintain daily reports for Client personnel.
• Develop and maintain testing log.
  
  

Position Requirements & Qualification

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the Construction or Operations and Maintenance field
• Familiarity with Federal contract processes. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. OSHA 30-hour certification required with Construction Health & Safety Technician certification desired.
• Active QCM certificate required with demonstrable Quality Control Management experience required.
• Familiarity with project management tools
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Certification in Construction Management, or other trades will be highly considered.
  
  

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.