Construction Safety Manager (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Construction Safety Manager for Illinois-based projects with a key renewable energy client.

This critical role will involve providing on-site observation of construction activities from an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) perspective, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.

You will play a key role in fostering a safe work environment by monitoring health and safety protocols, training on-site staff and subcontractors, and ensuring adherence to project-specific safety plans.

This is a full-time (60 hours), limited-term role for the duration of 6 months.

Responsibilities:


* Provide on-site observation and oversight of construction activities from an EHS perspective.


* Document and report on health and safety performance during construction activities.


* Train on-site client staff and subcontractors on EHS program requirements and safety protocols.


* Assist in implementing directives issued by the client’s EHS personnel throughout the project.


* Monitor compliance with the client’s safety procedures and ensure work follows the approved project-specific safety plan.


* Maintain safety-related documentation on-site, including safety training records, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), SDSs, pre-task assessments, and toolbox talk summaries.


* Participate in daily pre-shift coordination meetings to discuss planned activities and associated hazards.


* Review and comment on General Contractor JHAs, ensuring proper sign-off prior to work commencement.


* Conduct daily site inspections focusing on work site safety and orderliness, address deviations, and collaborate with the General Contractor’s Safety Manager to implement corrective actions.


* Issue daily site observation reports following each inspection.


* Provide incident investigation support/oversight and support the client-required reporting process.


* A strong commitment to safety and capable of successfully implementing ERM’s and the client’s safety programs.


* Resolve safety and quality issues with the contractor’s safety and quality managers.


* A strong attention to detail and documentation as evidenced by daily logs, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking, periodic reporting, and other standard construction management activities.


* An ability to exhibit flexibility, which may require late night and/or weekend attention and/or short notice travel to address project-related issues.

Requirements:


* A bachelor’s degree in health and safety or a related field is a plus


* 5+ years of experience in Construction Safety


* 3+ years of experience leading health & safety teams


* Experience with Wind or Renewable Energy projects.


* Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is highly desired 


* Ability to climb wind turbines 3-5 times a week.


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