Senior Safety Specialist- Aviation

JE Dunn Construction; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Safety Specialist, where your expertise in safety and health will enhance the construction process. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate safety programs, conduct inspections, and support project teams in maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Your contributions will drive a culture of safety and excellence, ensuring that both workers and projects thrive. If you are passionate about creating safe work environments and have a proven track record in construction safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in safety and health.
• 5+ years of construction safety experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement field safety programs for construction projects.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits, documenting findings.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Hazard Recognition

Relationship Building

Safety Regulations Enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety and health-related field

5 years construction safety experience

Tools

MS Office

Safety Management Systems

Job description

Best People + Right Culture

These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Senior Safety Specialist will coordinate and implement the field safety program for routine and complex construction projects. This position will be responsible for conducting safety inspections, identifying and documenting abatement of hazardous conditions, writing reports, and performing trend analysis. All activities will support the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Coordinates and implements the field safety program for routine construction projects.
• Conducts regular walk-through inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with laws and company policies.
• Performs safety audits, identifies hazards, documents findings, and recommends abatement measures, utilizing safety management systems.
• Conducts project-specific new hire orientations and oversees drug and alcohol policy compliance.
• Monitors safety programs of prime contractors and subcontractors.
• Participates in project meetings to discuss safety issues.
• Supports field leadership in safety program implementation, including chairing safety committees.
• Assists in investigating accidents and recommends process improvements.
• Coordinates with injured employees and clinics for treatment and return-to-work processes.
• Monitors site safety incentive programs.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

Senior Safety Specialist

This position also involves:

• Handling complex safety hazards and providing advanced abatements solutions.
• Applying extensive knowledge of equipment, laws, and work processes to safety recommendations.
• Playing an active role in safety meetings and training sessions.
• Using safety management systems for trend analysis and risk mitigation.
• Providing guidance and training on safety topics.
• Supporting safety leadership during audits.
• Managing complex projects and training strategies.
• Developing and implementing training programs and technologies.
• Monitoring safety metrics and training needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Accuracy, timeliness, and completeness in work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and safety software.
• Ability to recognize hazards and enforce safety regulations.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of environmental hazard testing protocols.
• Intermediate construction technology skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in safety and health-related field preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years construction safety experience required.

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

Details about the benefits package are available via the provided link. JE Dunn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies are not accepted.