Position Information
Posting Number
S06889P
Position Title
Construction Safety Officer
Department
Environmental Health_Safety
Location
Arlington
Position Status
Full-time
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
- Occasional travel required.
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience
Pay Basis
Monthly
Job Summary
The Construction Safety Officer reports to the Assistant Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), the Construction Safety Officer oversees safety programs for capital and institutional projects, ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations. Embedded within project teams, the role identifies, evaluates, and facilitates the timely mitigation of construction-related risks, emphasizing coordination, communication, and protection of faculty, staff, students, and visitors throughout all project phases.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $52,200 to $63,000. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Project Integration & Safety Leadership:
- Serve as the EH&S representative on construction projects, providing safety guidance from planning through closeout.
- Review and evaluate contractor’s safety training programs and attend these training sessions on the job site. In conjunction with evaluating contractor’s qualifications and proposals, evaluate their safety training programs and safety ratings to ensure contractor meets safety program requirements.
- Work closely with project teams to identify risks and integrate safety into all phases.
- Develop and implement safety programs and coordinate environmental site assessments and pre-construction hazard evaluations.
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Site Monitoring & Risk Mitigation:
- Conduct site inspections to ensure safe conditions and compliance.
- Monitor construction activities, identify hazards and potential impacts to occupants, and collaborate with project teams to implement timely corrective actions.
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Campus Impact Management:
- Assess construction impacts on building occupants (e.g., utilities, egress, fire/life safety, air quality, noise).
- Coordinate with the Office of Facilities Management ( OFM) and EH&S to ensure clear stakeholder communication and implement controls to protect faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
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Permitting & Compliance:
- Coordinate and track required safety permits (e.g., hot work, fire impairments) to ensure compliance with university policies, regulatory requirements, and construction safety best practices.
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Collaboration & Communication:
- Serve as liaison between EH&S, project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure consistent safety implementation.
- Communicate risks and mitigation strategies and provide guidance on safety protocols and expectations.
- Maintain applicable records including but not related to inspections consistent with department, university, and regulatory agency guidelines.
- Must be able to drive a university vehicle.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in technical or scientific field related to a safety discipline, and at least two (2) years of demonstrated experience in construction safety OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in a similar role.
- Relevant experience in construction safety, preferably in an institutional or campus environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, construction management, or a related field and three (3) years’ experience leading, supporting or implementing construction safety programs at a university or similar institution.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Requires strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local construction safety regulations, loss prevention, and insurance.
- Ability to work independently while embedded within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to read construction design drawings.
- Must be able to establish and develop effective working relationships with project managers and contractors.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and make sound decisions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Other Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Ability to pass a pulmonary function test and be medically cleared to wear a respirator.
- This job requires a class “C” operator’s driver’s license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the state in which the person currently resides. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
- Working on construction sites and exposed to all associated safety risks inherent therein.
- May work around electrical and mechanical hazards, chemicals, chemical fumes, radiation and/or biohazards.
- Position may require the employee to work with or be in areas where varied hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
- May require the employee to wear protective clothing in circumstances that require personal protection.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefitsTo help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (
UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution,
UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students,
UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research,
UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal).
UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas –
UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called
UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore,
UTA has launched the
RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at
https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100This is an exciting time to join
UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email
ADADocs@uta.edu 
