ABOUT US

When you ask a Hoffman employee what stands out most about the company, across the board they say, "the people."  Hoffman provides employees with the freedom and independence to solve challenges without bureaucratic second-guessing, opportunities to build the most exciting projects and amazing benefits.  We provide health insurance, paid time off, a generous retirement program and highly competitive pay.  We take care of each other by offering free primary healthcare to our employees and their families through our dedicated healthcare clinics.  We encourage teambuilding and giving back through community events. Hoffman is an employee-owned company, giving our employee owners a stake in the company's long-term success.

Headquartered in the Northwest, Hoffman has been building some of the most exciting projects in the world for almost a century.  We work in a wide range of markets; from urban high-rise towers and cultural projects such as museums and libraries; to advanced technology, industrial manufacturing facilities; water treatment plants; healthcare facilities and more. We have had the good fortune to build many of the region's most significant and challenging projects, including the Portland International Airport, Space Needle Century Project, Oregon Convention Center, Seattle Central Library, MoPOP, Colman Dock, Washington Park Reservoir, Portland's South Waterfront, Tillamook Creamery Visitors Center, Doernbecher Children's Hospital and many more.

Our people take pride in their work, support each other above all else, and drive our commitment to exceptional construction. Many of our employees have been here for 30+ years; people often join us straight out of college/apprenticeships and stay for their entire careers. We are looking for builders with a wide range of talent to join our team; could you be the next employee of Hoffman?

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY: The Field Safety Professional will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, owner requirements and company policies/procedures on site while being part of a team that will create and cultivate an injury and accident-free work environment.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-4:00PM

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Dedicate a minimum of 80% of their time observing/correcting field safety conditions, conducting safety audits, and coaching craft personnel in best safety practices.
• Actively and professionally interact with all employees to promote safe acts and workplace conditions.
• Actively create and cultivate an injury and accident-free work environment.
• Anticipate, identify, evaluate, and correct hazardous conditions and practices.
• Train craft personnel on new employee orientation and other construction safety training programs; document formal training on appropriate forms.
• Conduct and document safety inspections.
• Bring any safety violation and/or hazardous condition observed to the attention of the Supervisor in charge for immediate correction.
• Ensure that subcontractor's employees wear appropriate clothing, safety equipment and other PPE.
• Ensure compliance with all regularity requirements, owner requirements and company policies/procedures.
• Immediately visit the site of any injury, incident, or near-miss involving employees and/or equipment. Identify and protect evidence in place, note conditions, conduct interviews, take appropriate follow-up actions, and assist with the analysis.
• Conduct Industrial Hygiene monitoring and maintain records as necessary.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Stand and/or sit up to 8 hours a day
• Must be able to climb ladders/stairs - 5% of day.
• Hands/Arms - Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use.
• Sight - Visual acuity in near, mid and far range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, hand/eye coordination.
• Hearing: sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment.
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio. 
• Lift/Carry - up to 35lb computer/drawings rarely.
• Bending/Twisting - minimal.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling – rarely.

MENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments. 
• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results. 
• Must be able to plan and organize work.
• Must possess strong mathematical skills, calculate proper dimensions of components, read/write/speak English, read blueprints, manuals, and communicate with coworkers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum 5 years construction safety related experience.
• Demonstrates technical construction safety knowledge.
• Ability to conduct field observations, interactions and interventions.
• Interpersonal communication skills with ability to review and suggest improvements to task planning in the field.
• Experience in safety training and ability to provide new contractor orientation training.
• Knowledge of hazard communication program and global harmonization system.
• Expertise in hazard recognition for construction.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.
• Requires excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and is articulate.
• Excellent customer service skills; must be able to relate well to diverse groups of people.
• Must be able to work effectively both in and outdoors during all weather conditions.
• Must have a working knowledge of basic software; Windows, MS Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and a general understanding of working within a computer network
• Provide clear communication verbally, written and electronically.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in safety or related field
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certifications
• OSHA 500 for construction

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.