Senior Construction Safety Specialist (Mid-Senior Level)

ERM is seeking a committed Senior Construction Safety Specialist to join our Liability Portfolio Management and Remediation team in the Capital Cities Area (Washington, DC, Richmond VA). In this critical role, you will be part of the project team that supports ERM client’s needs for construction safety. You will team with project managers, construction managers, and field safety personnel to oversee contractors for the safe implementation of onsite activities. You will be present during all site activities and responsible for all project health and safety activities. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team committed to a strong health & safety culture. RESPONSIBILITIES:Planning and assisting with construction projects, including developing scopes of work, reviewing contractor work plans, evaluating scope options, supporting project cost estimates, attending pre-construction interviews, supervising specific tasks, participating in client and progress meetings, documenting progress and updating schedules, performing field safety walks, and summarizing and preparing final reports.Reviewing contractor submittals including but is not limited to, Requests for Information, contract clarifications, contract-required submittals, change order requests, and other documents related to compliance with project specifications.Serving as a Construction Safety Specialist during site work by preparing site-specific Health & Safety Plans, including monitoring conformance with safety and emergency procedures, conducting daily safety briefings and interacting with contractors, ERM and Client project teams.Conducting and documenting behavior-based safety observations and performing periodic audits of project site.Investigating and correcting incidents and near misses, including conducting root cause analyses and sharing results.Maintaining applicable documentation including daily reports, health and safety and training records.Communicating with the field team and Project Manager, supporting project tasks to assess project conformance with project plans and specifications, and assure that clarifications and interpretations required for proper execution of the contract are implemented.Support Project Manager’s effort to identify and track upcoming management requirements, meet with clients to identify upcoming work, and assist in business development activities, including preparation of proposals, interviews, and project contracting. REQUIREMENTS:Bachelors or Master’s Degree in occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, Engineering, or related discipline.5-10 years or more of full-time experience in heavy construction or demolition-specific project execution and health & safety leadership.Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation(s).Completed training and certifications for OSHA 40-hour 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.Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).Excellent hazard recognition ability.Work plan, report writing and root cause analysis proficiency.Ability to provide excellent client service and communication through consistent leadership, communication and organization skills.Willingness to travel throughout the United States. Applicants should anticipate spending 80-90% of their time in the field.Ability to pass a background and drug screen.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. 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!