Construction Safety Officer
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Job Location:
Sterling, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Do you like working with different project teams in a fast-paced environment Are you interested in joining an organization focused on making a positive impact If so wed like to talk with you about growing with us.
Were hiring a fulltime Construction Safety Officer to support one of our client sites. This is a 4month contract with opportunities for extension and potential fulltime hire by the client.
The Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing all safety and health activities for construction work occurring at Fire Station 303 and the Canine (K9) Office Facility. This role ensures full compliance with MWAA safety requirements OSHA/VOSH regulations and site-specific protocolsparticularly within occupied operational and secure airport environments. You will lead the development implementation and enforcement of robust safety programs to protect workers airport personnel and the public.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES
In this position you will:
Regulatory Compliance & Safety Leadership
- Promote and maintain full compliance with MWAAs Construction Safety Manual OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 and Virginia VOSH regulations.
- Develop implement and enforce a comprehensive Site-Specific Safety & Health Plan (SSSP).
- Prepare maintain and update Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for all major work activities.
- Conduct frequent site inspections safety audits and compliance reviews for contractors and subcontractors.
- Oversee subcontractor safety performance to ensure alignment with project and regulatory standards.
- Lead and document weekly safety meetings toolbox talks and safety briefings.
Incident Prevention & Response
- Investigate and document incidents near misses unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain detailed safety records logs and reports in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain timely communication of hazards procedural changes and safety expectations to the project team.
Project-Specific Safety Oversight
Fire Station & Interior Renovation Work
- Monitor safety during selective interior demolition and phased renovation activities.
- Oversee safe execution of:
- Laundry and restroom conversions and upgrades
- Installation of ADAcompliant showers and plumbing systems
- New flooring ceilings wall systems and interior finishes
- Mechanical electrical plumbing and fire protection work
- Coordinate safety controls necessary to maintain continuous operation of the fire station during construction.
K9 Facility & Structural Upgrades
- Manage safety for construction of new exterior canopies including concrete foundations structural steel framing and metal roofing.
- Oversee safety during interior renovations of exam rooms multi-purpose spaces locker rooms and related areas.
- Provide safety oversight for construction of a structural addition to the mens locker room.
- Promote hazard prevention and controlled access within unoccupied work zones.
Airport Environment Safety & Security
- Maintain strict compliance with:
- MWAA security protocols
- Worker badging and credentialing requirements
- Controlled access procedures for secure and operational airport zones
- Coordinate closely with Airport Operations regarding work impacting active airfield or occupied facilities.
- Maintain heightened awareness of operational impacts site logistics and required emergency response procedures unique to an airport environment.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Minimum Skills and Requirements:
- 10 years of experience as a Safety Officer Safety Manager or similar role within construction.
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA 1910/1926 VOSH and modern construction safety practices.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct hazard assessments create JHAs and lead incident investigations.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to enforce safety standards and influence safe behavior across teams.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with contractors subcontractors and airport personnel.
Preferred
- Relevant certifications:
- OSHA 30
- CHST STSC CSP or equivalent
- Experience working in occupied facilities and/or secure airport environments.
Why Join EnSafe
- Employee-OwnedAdvantage
EnSafe is 100% employee-owned with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997. That means when EnSafe succeeds you succeed too turning company growth directly into shared rewards. - Commitment to Growth and Wellness
The company supports personalized career development mentorship and employee wellness initiatives such as health tracking tools. - Purpose DrivenWork
EnSafes mission focuses on impactful environmental health and safety consultingmaking a real difference in communities and is backed by its long-standing technical credibility. - Safety as a Value Not Just a Service
Safety is deeply embedded in our culture prioritizing employee well-being in addition to helping clients maintain compliance. We stress that safety is part of everything we do. - A Culture of Freedom & Ownership
At EnSafe our career philosophy is built on freedom. The freedom to take initiative achieve your goals and shape your own career path. Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible entrepreneurial environment. - Challenging Creative Work
Workdays at EnSafe are anything but ordinary; fast-paced dynamic and filled with opportunities to tackle projects in environmental consulting health & safety engineering and technology. Every day calls for creativity innovation and agile problem-solving.
About EnSafe
EnSafe began as a two-person firm in 1980 navigating complex regulatory compliance issues on behalf of our clients. We nurture our people with growth and development opportunities. We build enduring trustful relationships with each of our clients with a focus on high ethical and safety standards. We build this reputation by attracting high-quality people and retaining them for the long term.
At EnSafe we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at our company.
EnSafe is committed to being an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin citizenship age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications) sex disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status military or veteran status any other status protected by federal state or local law or association with a person on the basis on one or more of the foregoing.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Hotel Experience
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Workers' Compensation Law
- OSHA
- Security
- EPA
About Company
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