SSHO/QCM - Construction (Project Site - Fort Hood)

TEPA Companies•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)/Quality Control Manager (QCM) to manage, communicate, implement, and enforce safety regulations submittments as well as oversee and enforce project site quality control on a Hangar Door Expansion project for the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
5+ years of continuous construction industry safety experience in supervising/managing general construction (managing safety programs or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls)
Proven experience establishing and maintaining effective quality control systems in compliance with contract requirements on USACE and other federal projects including field experience providing oversight on construction site work activities.
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety & Health training within the last 5 years
OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety & Health training
Formal construction or industry safety and health training covering the subjects in USACE EM 385-1-1
Experience using Army RMS/QCS system
Intermediate proficiency in ProCore, BlueBeam, Microsoft Office
Intermediate proficiency in oral and written communication
Intermediate proficiency in problem solving
Ability to pass a drug screen and back ground check in compliance with federal regulation
Must possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Performs tasks specific to contract task orders on-site at all times during the performance of all work.
Makes binding decisions on Tepa’s behalf.
Implements project safety processes as stipulated by the approved Health and Safety Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, and Activity Hazard Analyses.
Conducts daily, weekly and/or monthly safety briefings, as required.
Conducts daily and monthly site safety audits.
Fills out or obtains daily work permits such as but not limited to confined space, hot work, safe work or dig permits.
Works with Project Manager to obtain safety certifications for subcontractor employees on various tasks such as but not limited to fall protection, confined space entry/attendant, trenching, equipment operations, asbestos and lead abatement.
Documents competent persons on site for each scope of work.
Makes decisions to amend activity hazard analysis to reflect any field changes on project sites.
Implements reporting procedures in the event of an incident or accident.
Investigates and evaluates incidents/accidents to determine procedural changes necessary to preclude recurrence.
Oversees construction projects from start to finish, with a focus on quality control.
Conducts preparatory, initial and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work. Verify that plans, procedures, and the proper document checklists are being used and signed off prior to the definable features of work as described in the submittal register.
Verifies and documents that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately and are acceptable for use in the project.
Conducts the required meetings with the USACE, superintendent, foreman and subcontractor responsible for the definable feature of work prior to the start of each new phase of the work. Notify the Government personnel as required and document these meetings in the daily QC report.
Independently reviews plans, specifications, construction cost data, and other contract documents to identify potential quality risk factors.
Reviews shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary.
Independently performs specified or required tests to verify that control measures are adequate to provide a product which conforms to contract requirements.
Oversees work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
Collaborates with the project superintendent and maintains the project "as-built" drawings daily.
Develops, updates, and maintains the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reporting utilizing Construction Contractor Module of RMS, referred to as QCS, to record, maintain and submit various information throughout the contract period.
Provides written daily QC reports that reinforce work activities are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard and constructively confront non-conformance to produce the requirements that comply with the contract.
Schedules, documents the results of, and maintains a log of all inspections that are required to conform to the project contract requirements. Clearly document, correct, and re-inspect all non-conformances prior to covering up work.
Independently verifies that necessary inspections, approvals, and certifications by appropriate agencies are completed.
Assembles and forwards project closeout documents.
Uses discretion to stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
Advises on changes to methods and materials for use in projects.
Must be able to travel to and between assigned project sites and other work locations, including overnight and out-of-town travel, and may be assigned to different project sites based on project and operational needs.