Safety Specialist

https://kkcsinc.com/

Program Management | Construction Management

Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. (KKCS), a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted to its staff a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients' projects.

KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management, and project controls services.

The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, diversity, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows for more money to be available to the agencies we serve, that inevitably will be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

Safety Specialist - Project Execution- School Facilities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $99,000-$104,000 annually
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
• Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
• Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

KKCS is seeking an experienced Safety Specialist to support the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Facilities Construction Program. This role involves conducting safety audits, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with safety standards across multiple construction sites. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction safety management and demonstrate strong leadership and technical expertise. The position is full-time, contract, W2, and onsite in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct construction site safety audits to identify improper procedures and check equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions; recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor policies, procedures, programs, standards, and design criteria affecting construction safety at multiple projects.
• Investigate complaints and on-site construction accidents to determine root causes and recommend effective hazard controls.
• Conduct noise, ventilation, and gas testing at construction sites to assess employee exposure to unhealthy conditions; provide appropriate recommendations.
• Deliver construction safety and standard reporting procedure training for Project Managers and on-site employees.
• Collect and analyze injury, claim, and safety survey statistical data; prepare technical reports and presentations for contractors and District management.
• Coordinate construction safety activities such as project site safety audits; attend pre-bid and post-award contract meetings as a member of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP) team.
• Review contractors' Injury Illness and Prevention Programs (IIPPs) for accuracy and conformance with safety standards.
• Train, assign tasks to, and review reports from lower-level personnel for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
Experience:

• 10 years of full-time, paid professional construction safety management experience in developing and implementing accident prevention programs for a large private or public organization.

Education (one of the following required):

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field.
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Professional Safety Certification.
• Completion of two years of college education with a Professional Safety Certification and an additional 2 years of full-time professional paid experience in construction safety management to compensate for the educational requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of the OSHA 500 and 40-hour HAZPOWER courses.
• One or more of the following credentials:
  
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
• Licensed Safety Professional (LSP) from the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP).
• Certified Safety Manager (CSM) from the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP).
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please fill out the application online & submit your resume.

KKCS is an equal-opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply