Construction Safety Specialist

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Construction Safety Specialists overseeing construction projects managed from WSP's New York - One Penn Plaza office. The following are potential work site locations: New York City Region - including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx; and eastern New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Review construction contracts and related design/construction drawings, and project-related documentation to ensure Contractor/Design Builder adherence.
• Review Contractor/Design Builder’s Health and Safety Plan submittals and determine trends and areas of concern relating to Contractor/Design Builder’s implementation of its safety plan.
• Provide oversight of construction Contractor/Design Builder's safety program to include reporting, audits, inspections and training.
• Perform regular inspections and audits of the project safety program for compliance and prepare daily reports to include photos and detailed account of safety observations, findings, safety deficiencies, and corrective measures.
• Confirm Contractor/Design Builder’s are in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), NYC Fire Department (FDNY), NYC Department of Building (NYCDOB), Local laws and all applicable regulations.
• Implement a project specific safety program for the client in compliance with the above.
• Check the qualifications of the Contractor/Design Builder's safety and security personnel.
• Audit work operations and construction processes to confirm they conform to Health & Safety Programs, Job Hazard Analysis, contract drawings, approved plans and all accepted safety procedures.
• Maintain a safety reporting program, provide safety updates and reports to the client and/or construction managers, and monitor safety performance of all team members.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a Site-Specific Accident Prevention Program (”APP”).
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience performing construction safety oversight services including conducting investigations and accident prevention at construction sites or related fields.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid NYC DOB Site Safety Supervisor Card (SST).
• Possess OSHA 30-hour construction safety certificate.
• Experience with on-site safety/quality assurance including project inspections, reporting results, preparation of safety scope of work observations for corrective action, and management of project to confirm full safety requirement compliance.
• Experience in developing construction safety plans and enforcement of construction safety protocols and requirements.
• Experience in reviewing and commenting on the Contractor's/Design Builder’s Safe Work Plans.
• Experience in coordinating, conducting, and attending regularly scheduled and ad-hoc safety meetings.
• Experience in conducting field safety walkthroughs with Contractor's/Design Builder’s.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills including writing skills to support reporting as well as oral communications.
• Strong organizational, time management skills.
• Demonstrated strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated knowledge using computer safety software utilized for managing and tracking project hazards, incidents, and program documentation.
• Demonstrated experience on large scale governmental agency capital construction projects including heavy civil infrastructure construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Construction Safety and regulations including OSHA 1926 Standards, NYC DOB Code, FDNY, Local laws including DOT, DEP and any other applicable regulatory agency.
• Familiarity with National Fire Codes, NFPA standards, NYC and NJ Fire Codes, Rules of the City of NY and FDNY operations and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively evaluate contractor construction safety and fire safety programs and to make technical recommendations based upon findings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hazard recognition and assessment, incident and accident Investigation and reporting and conduct root cause analysis and Job Hazard Analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with OSHA and FDNY inspectors, construction inspectors, contractors, management, safety professionals, workers and stakeholders.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Skills

• Ability to work as a team member without close supervision.
• Attend safety and construction meetings with client and Contractor/Design Builder and others as assigned.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Expected Salary: $35.73 - $57.12

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