support the Director of Health and Safety in managing and enhancing the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program for the West Business Unit (WBU)
oversee the safety performance of subcontractor partners and ensure all activities comply with BCs H&S standards as well as applicable regulatory requirements
work closely with the WBU Director, Health and Safety to support Construction Managers, Project Managers, and applicable staff across all project phases by identifying EHS risks, recommending improvements, and implementing solutions
serve as the H&S lead on low‑risk, programmatic projects on behalf of the Director, Health and Safety
monitor and evaluate subcontractor safety practices to ensure alignment with project and company standards
conduct H&S prequalification of subcontractors using internal and external management systems
assist client service teams in understanding and meeting client-specific H&S expectations
maintain BC contractor prequalification status in vendor systems such as Avetta, ISNetworld, and BROWZ for assigned clients
support development and review of H&S plans for medium to high-risk projects
conduct in-field project kickoffs and audits as needed, and potentially provide full-time, on-site H&S management for extended periods
facilitate meetings with WBU Leadership Team members and participate in select Communities of Practice (CoPs) and workgroups as an active member of the H&S Program
assist the Director, Health and Safety with tracking performance indicators and preparing related reports to measure program effectiveness
contribute to the creation and implementation of new H&S initiatives, safety minutes, and presentations to support ongoing program growth and improvement
conduct refresher H&S training sessions, such as HAZWOPER and Field Work Safety Awareness (FWSA), both virtually and at various BC office locations
promote existing resources and tools, such as the EHS management system, to enhance engagement with H&S practices throughout project delivery and workplace safety
collaborate with the Director, Health and Safety to investigate complex or high-risk incidents, near misses, or other safety concerns, and recommend strategic corrective and preventive actions
provide guidance and support to WBU office Health and Safety Coordinators (HSC) and Health and Safety Specialists (HSS), including assistance with office Emergency Action Plans (OEAPs)
conduct comprehensive field, desktop, and office audits for WBU projects and office locations to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement
work closely with Directors of Health and Safety from the East Business Unit and Private Sector Business Unit, as well as specialized Safety Partners, to advance internal initiatives and drive the continuous improvement of Brown and Caldwell’s overall H&S program
lead or participate in H&S Roadshows to share best practices and promote a culture of safety across the organization
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Health and Safety (Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, etc.)
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5 years of related construction safety management experience
Possess foundational knowledge of health, safety principles
Willing/able to obtain a GSP, ASP, OHST, CHST or other professional certification
30-hour OSHA construction safety training
Strong understanding of construction hazards and safe work practices
Strong understanding and competence with Confined Space Entry permitting during construction
Must be able to enter Confined Spaces
Possess interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with multifunctional teams
Experience and knowledge of construction safety standards contained in the , 29 CFR 1926 and applicable sections of 29 CFR 191
Good technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts both visually and contextually are essential
Strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to work well independently and in team environments
Must be positive, flexible, reliable, responsive, self-motivated, able to multi-task and work both independently and in a team environment, and under deadline pressures
Advanced skills in MS Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; proficiency with Internet applications
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
Must be willing to work in the field year-round, potentially for extended periods of time, and able to perform physically demanding work
Benefits
medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
an employee assistance program
paid time off and parental leave
paid holidays
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match