Quality Control / Site Safety & Health Officer (QC / SSHO)

Quality Control / Site Safety & Health Officer  (QC / SSHO)

Location :   Hamilton, MT

Pls. apply online at :   www.silverlake-construction.com / slc-careers

Employment Class :  Full Time Regular

FLSA Classification :   Exempt - Salaried

Position Summary :

Silver Lake Construction, LLC (a federal government contractor) is seeking a qualified QC / SSHO who will have good working knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical or electrical discipline and a solid understanding of the other disciplines.  Good working knowledge of construction means and methods associated with the renovation and construction of commercial and institutional buildings and site work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Create, update and maintain the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reports;
• Review 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;
• Chair and document weekly QC meetings with the superintendent and provide written minutes as described in project specific contract documents;
• Provide written daily QC reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with each specific project’s established standard and constructively confronts non-conformances to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner;
• Conduct preparatory, initial and follow up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work. Verify that checklists are being used and signed off prior to the placement of concrete, steel and other similar items of work;
• Verify and document 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;
• Conduct preconstruction meetings with new and existing subcontractors and the superintendent at least two days prior to the start of each new phase of the work to discuss issues that affect quality. Document these meetings in the daily QC report and Preparatory Phase reports.
• Schedule, document the results of, and maintain a log of all code and independent inspections that are required. Clearly document, correct and re-inspect all non-conformances prior to covering up work.
• Conduct periodic follow up inspections to verify that work is proceeding with the contract documents and the approved submittals. (Desired results come from what is inspected, not what is expected.);
• Coordinate and document the testing and commissioning of building systems;
• Document and distribute pre-punch lists, punch lists and the completion of these lists.
• Document final inspections, certificates of occupancy and acceptance of the works and various phases thereof;
• Maintain the project “as-built” drawings on a daily basis;
• Assemble and forward project closeout documents that include O&M manuals, as-builts and warranties; and
• Stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality and / or inhibit the logical progress of work.
• Attend pre-work meetings and produce job-specific APP and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), in accordance with Silver Lakes Safety and Health Program.
• Work as member of the project team, including sub-contractors, to ensure implementation and continuous monitoring and enforcement of the provisions of the project APP and AHAs.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with all applicable OSHA requirements and regulations, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections, recording all violations and noting what remediation needs to occur to keep the project moving safely.
• Prepare comprehensive reports of safety inspections and complete all safety related documentation and paperwork.-
• Coordinate response to on-site emergencies, and interface with off-site and on-site emergency response entities.
• Conduct safety training, including new employee orientation or refresher training, and on-the-spot training to all personnel.
• Work with the management team to develop new safety policies, refine existing policies, modify design requirements, and draft construction-related specifications.
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements :

Certification Requirements :

Working Conditions / Working Environment / Physical Demands

Silver Lake Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and advancement opportunities to all employees, employment decisions at Silver Lake Construction, LLC will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Silver Lake Construction, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Potawatomi Federal Solutions :

Potawatomi Federal Solutions is a federal government contractor who provides essential services and administrative support to Potawatomi Business Development Corporations’ family of industry-leading federal government contracting subsidiaries. We are 100% tribally owned small business of the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin. In 2007, we launched with one mission in mind : to create a profitable tribal enterprise to allow us to invest in the health, wellness, education, environment and future of our people for generations to come. What fuels your fire? We invite you to find out by exploring our career opportunities and joining our dynamic team of innovative professionals!