Safety Assistant

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Assistant provides vital administrative and analytical support to the Safety Group. This role is designed for an individual eager to advance Clark's "24/7 culture of care" by assisting with policy administration, data visualization, and field-based learning. You will work closely with safety leadership to ensure our programs are data-driven and our safety policies are executed with precision.

Requirements

0–2 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in data tools (Power BI preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A passion for the construction industry
A commitment to building interpersonal relationships with team members and trade partners
Requires a full range of physical motion (bending, kneeling, reaching) and lifting up to 25 pounds frequently (occasionally up to 50 pounds).
Willingness to spend significant time on active construction sites exposed to all types of weather, moderate to loud noise levels, elevated/confined spaces, and moving mechanical equipment.
Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases, client deadlines, or time-sensitive emergencies.
Ability to monitor and respond to phone calls, emails, and text messages as required to address critical situations effectively.
Full compliance with Clark Construction's safety policies, procedures, drug-free workplace mandates, and all applicable laws.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Nice To Haves

An undergraduate degree in Safety and Health or a related field is preferred.
OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the daily administration of Clark's Fitness for Duty Policy.
Support the coordination of pre-employment drug screenings and the random quarterly "fitness for duty" testing program.
Ensure all documentation related to workplace fitness and drug-free initiatives is maintained according to corporate standards.
Assist in gathering and assembling safety data, charts, and metrics for the Monthly Safety Report.
Help ensure that all project-specific safety performance data is reported accurately and published on schedule.
Help maintain documentation that aligns with federal, state, and local safety standards.
Assist in developing and maintaining charts and dashboards within the new Safety Data Analysis tool in Power BI.
Use data visualization to help leadership identify potential hazards and project-specific safety trends.
Provide input on how to improve data collection and reporting to better anticipate stakeholder needs.
Participate in site visits with Safety Group leadership to gain hands-on experience in hazard identification and job site organization.
Observe work being performed firsthand to better understand the practical application of occupational health and safety requirements.
Assist leadership in coaching and educating trade contractors on site-specific safety plans.