Construction Safety Specialist - US - DC, Washington

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Job Description:

Ready to put your skills to work on Technical or Engineering projects? Are you great with people and have willingness to work hard to get the job done? Parsons is seeking a candidate with a desire to enhance the fabric of our community.

Role:

Advises and assists Project and Construction Management in the formulation, implementation and management of major project safety plans. These plans may pertain to one or more job site locations, which are separate and distinct construction operations requiring integrated supervision of programs. Reports organizationally to the to the SH&E Manager. Ensures that the project safety plan reflects company policy and provides a coordinated plan for the overall project which complies with the prevailing safety requirements at each location.

Responsibilities:

• Advises and assists the most senior construction site representative in the establishment and management of ESHARP Management and Parsons SH&E processes, identifying and eliminating/controlling any hazards to persons and property.
• Audits and Inspects the job site to detect and correct safety hazards.
• Supervises first aid personnel in providing first aid care of occupationally injured or ill personnel.
• Audits the job accident records and periodically prepares an audit report of these records.
• Initiates and conducts accident investigations and prepares job accident reports.
• Represents management during safety inspections of the job site by regulatory authorities or company insurance carriers.
• Receives, reviews and distributes safety inspection reports with recommended corrective actions.
• Provides oversight to the new hire safety orientation process and other safety related training.
• Conducts risk assessments for upcoming work and provides technical assistance to the safety planning process.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a two-year associate degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field and typically 10 years of industrial related experience with 7 or more years on safety management of construction contracts experience.
• Must possess OSHA 500 certification.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within one year at least one of the following certifications issued by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals: CSP, ASP, STSC.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$83,300.00 - $145,800.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!