Construction Safety Specialist

Job Description

Location :   Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

Position Description :

• Conducts construction site safety audits to identify improper procedures, checks equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommends corrective actions
• Monitors policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting construction safety at multiple construction projects
• Investigates complaints and on-site construction accidents to determine root cause and recommend effective hazard controls
• Conducts noise, ventilation, and gas testing at construction sites to determine if employees may be exposed to unhealthy conditions and makes appropriate recommendation
• Conducts construction safety and standard reporting procedure training for Project Managers and on-site employees
• Collects and analyzes injury, claim, and safety survey statistical data to write technical reports and make presentations to contractors and District management regarding contractor performance
• Coordinates construction safety activities such as project site safety audits and attends pre-bid and post-award contract meetings as a member of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) team
• Reviews construction Injury Illness and Prevention Programs (IIPPs) submitted by contractors for accuracy and conformance with safety standards
• Trains, assigns projects, and tasks to lower-level personnel, and reviews reports for completeness and accuracy
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications :

Required Experience :

Required Education :

One of the Following Credentials is Preferred :

Benefits :

1. Compensation : Salary between $100,000 - $130,000 per year. This is an exempt position. The payroll cycle is every two weeks.

2. Holidays : Eight (8) paid holidays per year.

3. Personal Time-Off (PTO) : 120 Hours paid PTO for vacation and sick time. Accrual begins on the first day of employment. Additional PTO will follow Owais Construction Group policy and procedures.

4. License, Certificate, and Professional Development : Owais Construction Group will reimburse you for license and / or certificate renewal fees and industry-related education, with a passing grade of B or above, up to $1,000 per year.

5. Insurance : Participation in the Owais Construction Group medical, dental, and vision insurance(s). Owais Construction Group provides paid medical and heavily discounted premiums for dental and vision coverage. We currently carry Kaiser and Anthem Blue Cross plan options.

6. 401(k) Plan : Owais Construction Group will make a matching contribution equal to 100% of your salary deferrals up to 3% of your compensation plus 50% of your next 2% salary deferrals. For example, if you defer 5%, your total match will equal 4% of your compensation.

7. Employee discount.