Construction Safety Officer

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal•Arlington, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Safety Officer oversees safety programs for capital and institutional projects, ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations. Embedded within project teams, the role identifies, evaluates, and facilitates the timely mitigation of construction-related risks, emphasizing coordination, communication, and protection of faculty, staff, students, and visitors throughout all project phases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in technical or scientific field related to a safety discipline, and at least two (2) years of demonstrated experience in construction safety OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in a similar role.
Relevant experience in construction safety, preferably in an institutional or campus environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, construction management, or a related field and three (3) years’ experience leading, supporting or implementing construction safety programs at a university or similar institution.

Responsibilities

Serve as the EH&S representative on construction projects, providing safety guidance from planning through closeout.
Review and evaluate contractor’s safety training programs and attend these training sessions on the job site.
In conjunction with evaluating contractor’s qualifications and proposals, evaluate their safety training programs and safety ratings to ensure contractor meets safety program requirements.
Work closely with project teams to identify risks and integrate safety into all phases.
Develop and implement safety programs and coordinate environmental site assessments and pre-construction hazard evaluations.
Conduct site inspections to ensure safe conditions and compliance.
Monitor construction activities, identify hazards and potential impacts to occupants, and collaborate with project teams to implement timely corrective actions.
Assess construction impacts on building occupants (e.g., utilities, egress, fire/life safety, air quality, noise).
Coordinate with the Office of Facilities Management ( OFM ) and EH&S to ensure clear stakeholder communication and implement controls to protect faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Coordinate and track required safety permits (e.g., hot work, fire impairments) to ensure compliance with university policies, regulatory requirements, and construction safety best practices.
Serve as liaison between EH&S, project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure consistent safety implementation.
Communicate risks and mitigation strategies and provide guidance on safety protocols and expectations.
Maintain applicable records including but not related to inspections consistent with department, university, and regulatory agency guidelines.
Must be able to drive a university vehicle.
Perform other duties as assigned.