Safety Specialist - School Construction / Renovation Program (Owners Team)

Position Title :

Safety Specialist (School Construction Projects) – Owners Team

Client / Program :

Los Angeles Unified School District – Project Execution

Position Location :

Los Angeles Area (DTLA)

Position Start Date :

Approximately December to May

Salary $145,000 to $152,000 per year as a full-time employee, plus full company benefits, including 10 paid vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days.

Company medical insurance and 401K plan

DACM Project Management, Inc. is a full-service program and project construction management company established in 1987.

Position Overview :

The successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the LAUSD Facilities Program

Position Functions :

1. Conduct construction site safety audits to identify improper procedures, checks equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions, and recommend corrective actions

2. Monitor policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting construction safety at multiple construction projects

3. Investigate complaints and on-site construction accidents to determine root cause and recommend effective hazard controls

4. Conduct noise, ventilation, and gas testing at construction sites to determine if employees may be exposed to unhealthy conditions and makes appropriate recommendations

5. Conduct construction safety and standard reporting procedure training for Project Managers and on-site employees

6. Collect and analyze injury, claim, and safety survey statistical data to write technical reports and make presentations to contractors and District management regarding contractor performance

7. Coordinate construction safety activities such as project site safety audits and attends prebid and post-award contract meetings as a member of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) team

8. Review construction Injury Illness and Prevention Programs (IIPPs) submitted by contractors for accuracy and conformance with safety standards

9. Train lower-level personnel, and review reports for completeness and accuracy