Lead Construction Safety Specialist (Field Based)

About the role

ERM is hiring a Lead Construction Safety Specialist to provide on‑site support for our key pharmaceutical client in Kenosha, WI. This full‑time (40‑72 hours/week), limited‑term position lasts 12 months and is renewable. You will provide on‑site HSE leadership for construction activities, ensure health and safety compliance with applicable regulations and company standards, and help maintain an environment where employee health and safety are preserved.

Responsibilities

• Engage with general contractors and subcontractors on behalf of the owner as the owner’s representative.
• Promote the client’s safety culture across contractor and subcontractor groups.
• Proactively identify uncontrolled hazards and influence safe work practices of general contractors and subcontractors.
• Provide input into project planning, sequencing, and readiness discussions from an HSE risk perspective.
• Support development and refinement of site‑specific HSE strategies in alignment with client expectations.
• Serve as the site lead for ERM’s HSE owner’s representative team, providing daily direction, prioritization, and coaching.
• Act as the primary interface between the client’s site leadership, contractors, and ERM’s PMO.
• Observe construction activities on‑site from an EHS perspective and document activities with respect to required EHS performance.
• Train on‑site workers and subcontractors on EHS oversight program requirements.
• Help administer project directives given by the client’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) personnel.
• Report on compliance of project staff and trade contractors with the client’s safety procedures and approved project‑specific safety plan.
• Maintain required safety‑related documentation on the project site, including safety orientation training, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), SDSs, pre‑task assessments, and toolbox talk summaries.
• Participate in daily pre‑shift coordination meetings to review the day’s activities and associated hazards.
• Review and comment on the General Contractor’s JHAs with project trades and obtain signatures prior to work commencement.
• Conduct daily site inspections, focusing on work site orderliness and compliance with safety procedures and protocols; discuss proposed corrections with the General Contractor’s Safety Manager and support corrective actions.
• Issue daily site observation reports for each site inspection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, safety, occupational health and safety, or a related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of on‑site experience in construction‑specific project health & safety.
• Certification in the field (CHST, ASP, and/or CSP preferred).
• Pharmaceutical or high‑tech project experience highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA General Industry and construction standards.
• Strong commitment to safety and implementation of strict health and safety protocols.
• Completed OSHA 30‑hour construction training, confined space entry training, and fall protection/prevention training (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to multitask, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent project delivery and client service skills, with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to organize and coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure‑play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities that meet today’s needs while preserving opportunities for future generations. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, recognizing diversity as a strength that enhances our solutions. Our world‑class experts support clients across their organizations, operationalizing sustainability through deep technical expertise in environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues, embodying our “boots to boardroom” approach.