Lead Environmental Health & Safety Engineer, Construction Safety

The role

This person will lead and manage the day-to-day activities and performance of the EHS construction safety team. They will develop solutions to improve construction site safety and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the day-to-day activities, priorities, and performance of the EHS construction safety team
• Review and approve Purchase Orders and manage the operational budget for construction safety programs
• Develop practical solutions that improve construction site safety and reduce incident rates
• Review and interpret new and proposed safety laws and regulations
• Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance to direct reports and construction stakeholders
• Hold routine site/operation-wide Contractor Safety Steering Reviews
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of regulatory and site-specific occupational safety policies
• Perform construction safety compliance audits, pre-task planning reviews, and contractor risk assessments

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs with an emphasis on construction safety operations
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Must be able to work in outdoor construction environments and wear required personal protective equipment

Nice to have

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field (emphasis in Construction Safety preferred)
• Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills with a clear aptitude and desire to lead people
• Hands-on experience leading multi-site or multi-contractor construction safety programs in high-risk or complex environments
• Able to review as-built drawings, assess safety-in-design opportunities, and lead technical risk engineering solutions in the design-build environment
• Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local construction safety regulations (OSHA 1926, Cal/OSHA, etc.)
• Experience with fall protection, scaffolding, crane/heavy equipment safety, excavation, confined space, and contractor safety management (including contractor pre-qual)
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CHST, or equivalent preferred

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligibl

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