Construction Safety Oversight Specialists (Field Based) - ERM : Job Details

ERM is hiring experienced consulting Construction Safety Oversight Specialists in the US. In this critical role, you will be responsible for providing on-site observation of construction activities from an EHS perspective, ensuring health and safety compliance with applicable regulations and existing company standards and contributing to an environment where employee health and safety is preserved. You will be present during all site activities and responsible for all health and safety activities and the delegation of duties to any other project team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* On-site observation of construction activities from an EHS perspective.

* Documentation of activities with respect to required EHS performance.

* Train on-site Client staff on EHS oversight program requirements.

* Train on-site subcontractors on EHS oversight program requirements.

* Help administer project directives given by the Client's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) personnel throughout the project.

* Report on whether project staff and trade contractors are complying with the Client's safety procedures and are working in accordance with the approved project-specific safety plan.

* Maintain required safety-related documentation on the project site including, but not limited to, safety orientation training, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), SDSs, pre-task assessments, and toolbox talk summaries.

* Participate in daily pre-shift coordination meetings to include review of the day's activities and associated hazards.

* Review and comment on the General Contractor's JHAs with project trades and obtain signatures prior to commencement of work.

* Conduct daily site inspections, focusing on work site orderliness and compliance with safety procedures and protocols. Proposed corrections of safety deviations will be discussed with the General Contractor's Safety Manager and provide support for corrective action implementation.

* Issue daily site observation reports for each site inspection.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Associate's degree in construction management, safety, or occupational health and safety, or a related degree preferred.

* 8+ years of full-time on-site experience in construction-specific project health & safety leadership

* Certification in field; CHST, ASP/CSP, CIH, PE, or similar registration highly desirable.

* Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry and construction standards.

* Strong commitment to safety, including implementing strict Health and Safety protocols.

* Completed training and certifications for HAZWOPER, DOT basic Hazmat awareness, OSHA 30-hour construction, confined space entry training, and fall protection/prevention training.

* Strong initiative (self-starter), problem-solving and communication skills, and attention to detail and QA/QC.

* Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.

* Ability to provide excellent project delivery and client service, quality on project deliverables, and organizational skills.

* Ability to organize and coordinate field personnel, subcontractors and vendors.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our boots to boardroom approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!