Superintendent/Site Safety & Health Officer

Superintendent/Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Job Description:

Superintendent: Supporting and collaborating with the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and SSHO to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the construction site. This role ensures that all work is carried out in accordance with safety regulations, project plans, and project specifications.

SSHO: The Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for ensuring all around safety compliance of the project site as well as the health and safety of all personnel. Responsible for the development of all safety plans and activity hazard analyses. Provide onsite safety education and training and conduct all safety meetings. Provide a proactive innovative attitude towards solving difficult site-specific safety issues that complies with all federal, state, and local safety regulations. This position will be under the direct supervision of the Project Manager & Site Superintendent/QC Manager. The SSHO shall provide full-time on-site safety and occupational health surveillance, inspections, training, and safety enforcement. The SSHO is required to be 100% on site during scheduled working hours.

Superintendent Responsibilities:

• Manage, oversee, and coordinate all day-to-day operations on the construction site, including interactions with Talion employees, subcontractors, consultants, and project owners during construction, inspections, and testing.
• Coordinate daily with subcontractors, owner representatives, vendors, and suppliers to ensure smooth workflow and progress.
• Implement cost-effective and efficient management techniques to drive project success.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications; ensure accurate execution of work as outlined in project documents.
• Manage the implementation of the project's Quality Control Plan; track, report, and correct deficiencies as needed.
• Conduct daily inspections of work performed, documenting progress and ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, submittals, and RFIs.
• Verify that all materials received and installed meet project specifications and requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate third-party and project owner inspections in a timely manner.
• Ensure job site safety for all personnel; support the SSHO (Site Safety and Health Officer) as needed and attend all safety meetings.
• Participate in internal team meetings and client meetings as required.
• Develop and manage project schedules, including look-ahead schedules; coordinate with internal staff, subcontractors, project owners, inspectors, and vendors.
• Schedule work proactively to maintain project timelines.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assist the Project Manager in preparing change orders.
• Assist with material and subcontractor procurement; prepare purchase order requests as needed.
• Track and monitor RFI and submittal statuses; collaborate with the project team on creation of RFIs and submittals, providing field data such as photos and measurements as required.
• Maintain thorough project documentation, including daily reports, sign-in sheets, and CQ (Construction Quality) reports.
• Assist with general labor on-site as needed to support project progress.
• Must be available to travel when required.
• Labor & Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to mandatory meal and rest break requirements while overseeing accurate and timely completion of field employee timecards.

SSHO Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all on-site activities comply with all applicable regulations, requirements, and standards (e.g., OSHA, EM 385-1-1, company policy, and insurance requirements).
• Conducting regular site inspections, recording violations, and remediating non-compliance. Coordination of safety issues with the Site Superintendent/Quality Control Manager. Ensure project site cleanliness and infection control.
• Provide management and oversight of site-specific safety activities. Examples – Changing of cutter heads, lockout/tag out activities, etc.
• Coordinating emergency responses and interfacing with medical personnel.
• Investigating incidents involving personal injury, property damage, safety violations, or unsafe working conditions. Completing all reports, documentation, and paperwork related to the above.
• Must be present on-site anytime work is being done.
• Prior to definable feature of work (DFOW) create an activity hazard analysis (AHA) and conduct a site wide safety meeting relating to that activity.
• Creating site-specific documents including AHAs and an Accident Prevention Program (APP) for each DFOW. Provide continuous monitoring to ensure all personnel onsite adhere to these requirements.
• Developing new safety policies and modifying the site safety and health plan as needed.
• Documenting daily site inspections, daily safety checklists, daily sign-in sheets, weekly safety deficiency tracking logs, first aid logs, and equipment inspections including fire extinguisher, etc.
• Maintain applicable safety reference materials on the job site. Maintain current SDS (MSDS) list of hazardous chemicals on site.
• Maintain project team's certifications, ensuring they are up to date and request additional training required for project team including subcontractors and sub tier personnel.
• Ensure all required job site posters/signages are in place. Ensure OSHA 300 & 300A are posted from February 1 to April 30th every year.
• Requesting required permits for work such as infection control permits (ICRA), above ceiling permits, interim life safety measures (ILSM), and hot work permits.
• Coordinate shutdowns. Prepare paperwork as needed for the shutdown. Coordinate with subcontractors and project owners. Conduct safety briefing prior to all shut down work and document.
• Organizing safety training for all personnel (e.g., new employee orientation, laborer orientation, subcontractor orientation, refresher training, and equipment training).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Good knowledge of Army Corps of Engineers Quality Control Program
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, managerial, and strong communicative (written and oral) skills.
• Excellent supervisory, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, Outlook)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) – Profit Sharing
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Benefit Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Gas Card for Work Related Travel

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday; weekends and nights as needed
• 40+ hours per week

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Required)
• OSHA 30 in Construction (Required)
• First Aid/CPR/AED (Required)
• Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) (Preferred)
• EM 385-1-1 40 hours (Preferred)

Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in construction (Required)
• Experience in VA/Federal construction (Preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Capability to access all areas of the project site.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds at times.
• Capable of loading/unloading material deliveries.
• Assist with housekeeping at the project site as needed.
• Assist laborers as needed.

Work Location: 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203

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