Construction Management Environmental Health and Safety Officer (CMEHSO)

Description

• Oversee Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and drills for the site in coordination with client’s Operating Bureaus (when applicable).
• Participate in client’s EHS Audits and OEHS EHS Assessments;
• Participating in internal EHS workgroups.
• Perform and submit CMEHSO daily reports of the Contractors’ Work activities and document non-compliance with the construction contractor’s EHASPs and JHAs.
• Review all EHS related submittals by the Contractors, including, but not limited to, EHASPs, JHAs, monthly reports, asbestos/lead/mercury/PCB management and sampling plans, waste management plans, hazardous waste contingency plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and Stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) to ensure comprehensive oversight of all site activities.
• This position will also work closely with other program H&S staff and specialized Safety Partners to support internal tasks related to the continued growth and improvement of the overall company H&S program. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Conduct EHS “OSHA 1910” inspections throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with the Eastern Business Unit H&S Director, Resident Engineer (RE), Construction Manager (CM), and other applicable staff during all phases of the project to identify Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) concerns, offer suggestions on improvement and take action to implement solutions.
• Submit EHS monthly status reports and metrics;
• Implement the requirements of the CM’s EHS Management Plan (EHSMP) and Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP)
• Notify client, report, investigate, and provide root cause analysis for all “Observations”, “Hazards Identifications” (Haz-IDs), “Incidents” and “Near Misses” through client’s electronic project management information system (ePMIS).
• Developing and/or supporting roll-out of new initiatives.
• Provide site specific safety orientations to BC team members and other applicable parties.
• Support the CM in preparation and implementation of CM JHAs.
• Review and manage all EHS Annual Reports (i.e. EPCRA, Hazardous Waste, Confined Space);
• Reviewing and maintaining internal H&S Policies.
• Facilitate weekly EHS meetings with the Contractor’s EHS Representative (EHSR), and other project management personnel as appropriate, to ascertain and discuss upcoming construction activity and EHS-related activities for the site to monitor that the Contractor is adequately identifying and addressing the EHS risks and hazards of the work.
• Serve as the CMEHSO for a project in Staten Island, NY, with the guidance and support of the Lead CMEHSO:
• Prepare monthly trending analysis of Contractor performance to proactively address Contractor’s non-conformance and to be used for Contractor’s EHS evaluations.
• Collect and maintain project EHS metrics and provide trending analysis.

Requirements

• Advanced skills in MS Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; proficiency with Internet applications.
• Foundational knowledge of environmental, health, safety and chemical hygiene principles.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to work well independently and in team environments.
• Must be willing to work in the field year-round, potentially for extended periods of time, and able to perform physically demanding work (see requirements below):
• Ability to walk slowly around sites of varying size that may have areas of uneven, muddy, and/or rocky ground to perform inspections and take photographs.
• Must be positive, flexible, reliable, responsive, punctual, self-motivated, able to multi-task and work both independently and in a team environment, and under deadline pressures.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• Ability to remain alert and vigilant while working around construction equipment and be able to walk swiftly for a short distance to clear an area where a potential hazard is identified.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, safety toed boots, safety glasses, etc.
• Experience with managing EHS on client’s infrastructure improvement projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety (Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Safety Management, etc.) required.
• Good technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts both visually and contextually are essential.
• Ability to climb stairs (2-3 flights) or ladders (up to 24 feet typically) to access structures for visual inspection.
• Understand client’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be able to communicate requirements and identify non-compliance.
• Experience in leading audits to determine adherence to the project’s EHS requirements.
• Current BCSP professional certification (ASP, CHST, OHST) or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting field conditions or critical construction operations.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• 2+ years of professional experience, preferably on active construction sites.
• Ability to work for short periods of time in extreme temperatures including heat and cold.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance