Construction SSHO/QC

Job Description

Site Safety and Health Officer/Quality Control (SSHO/QC)

The SSHO/QC is responsible for managing the daily QC responsibilities of specific projects to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with the established standards. The role will include direct oversight and review of the entire project from design to completion. The CQCM will work closely with project managers construction superintendents the clients representative on site and other key personnel. This position also has the overall responsibility to implement safety health and environmental programs and procedures within the worksite in pursuit of a zeroincident culture. Maintain best practices designed to enhance and improve regulatory compliance as well as minimize industrial injuries/illness workers compensation costs property damage and other general liability losses.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Post Award Kickoff Partnering Preconstruction Design Development and Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meetings.
• Implement the Three Phase of Control plan.
• Ensure that no construction begins before the DOR has finalized the design for that segment of work and construction submittals are approved as required.
• Inspect all work and rework using International Conference of Building Officials certified QC specialists as applicable to ensure its compliance with contract requirements. Maintain a rework log.
• Immediately stop any segment of work which does not comply with the contract requirements and direct the removal and replacement of any defective work.
• Prepare daily QC reports.
• Ensure that Contractor Production Reports are prepared daily and align with the daily QC reports.
• Hold weekly QC meetings with the Commissioning Authority DOR (or representative) Superintendent and the Contracting Officer/CE on site; participation shall be suitable for the phase of work.
• Ensure that design and construction submittals are reviewed and approved as required by the contract prior to allowing material on site and work to proceed with these items
• Maintain a submittal register
• Update Asbuilt drawing daily maintaining uptodate set on site.
• Maintain a testing plan and log.
• Certify and sign statement on each invoice that all work to be paid under the invoice has been completed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Perform punchout and participate in Prefinal and Final Acceptance Inspections. Submit list of deficiencies to the Contracting Officer for each inspection. Correct all deficiencies prior to the Final inspection. Notify Contracting Officer prior to final inspection to establish a schedule a date acceptable by the Contracting Officer.
• Ensure that all required key operation and maintenance manuals warranty certificates and the Asbuilt drawings are correct and complete in accordance with the contract and submitted to the Contracting Officer.
• Assure that all applicable tests special inspections and observations required by the contract are performed.
• Coordinate all factory and onsite testing Testing Laboratory personnel QC Specialists and any other inspection and testing personnel required by this Contract.
• Notify the Contracting Officer of any proposed changes to the QC plan.
• Retain a copy of approved submittals at project site including Contractors copy of approved samples.
• Update the Performance Assessment Plan as described in the UFGS section 01 31 19.05 20 POST AWARD MEETINGS and discuss monthly at QC meeting.
• Coordinate training of Government maintenance personnel with the eOMSI Preparer to assure training materials and training classes are accurate and provide instruction and documentation on critical elements of the products materials and systems in the constructed facility.
• Create and implement the requirements of the Health and Safety Plan (HASP or APP Accident Prevention Plan)
• Evaluate personnel performing tasks
• Determine that all personnel are properly trained qualified equipped and physically protected from the site and operational hazards.
• Effectively implement LPSs site specific safety and health program
• Initiate and authorize a Stop Work order for any imminent S&H concerns;
• Lead daily safety meetings
• Conduct and document site training related to sitespecific hazards
• Specify proper levels of PPE per the requirements of the HASP
• In conjunction with the Site Supervisor investigate and report in a timely manner any injuries illnesses accidents incidents or near misses and ensure that proper procedures are followed through the investigation
• Conduct visitor orientation daily safety inspections and weekly safety audits.
• Properly complete the requisite safety and health related forms to capture required safety and health data.
• Provide the Site Supervisor with task hazard data for any new tasks or any tasks that significantly change during the conduct of site operations
• Assess each task and assess the effective implementation of the safety and health provisions required by the HASP

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering architecture or construction management and 5 years QCM experience on USACE NAVFAC DoE or DoD projects (10 years experience as QCM will be considered in lieu of education).
• Complete the course entitled Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors and maintain a current certificate.
• Familiar with requirements of USACE EM 38511 and experience in the areas of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Accident Prevention Plans (APP) and safety compliance.
• 35 years of experience as a SSHO to include industrial construction safety and environmental protection.
• 30 Hr. Construction Safety Course with required yearly professional development hours
• CPR/FA training
• Understanding of FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Must possess and retain a valid drivers license
• Must be able to acquire and retain valid base access (if applicable)
• Must be able to pass a Federal Background Check

Supervisory Responsibilities

• none

Classification

• This is a fulltime exempt position that reports to the Project Manager.

Physical Demands

• Individuals must have the ability to lift 30 pounds. Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of workday and capability to move within the field. Any person in this position needs the ability to operate any field equipment used within the Construction Industry. There is a requirement to traverse multiple terrain types in outdoor weather conditions along with the ability to position self in a stoop kneel or crouch position. Individuals must be able to wear full construction PPE and have ability to enter confined spaces.