Safety Advisor - Owner's Rep

About the role

SMG is seeking a local Safety Advisor - Owner's Rep with construction experience in South Central, Indiana. Project locations include Paoli, Bedford, Bloomington, and Morgan Hospital. The role involves prioritizing safety, representing the client's needs, working in a team, and being flexible with travel to various project sites to provide safety coverage for construction and maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Check qualifications and safety/compliance software updates
• Ensure compliance with infection control precautions
• Represent the Owner in progress meetings
• Conduct Pre-Construction Risk Assessments (PCRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) assessments and track for conformity
• Conduct Facilities Staff Safety Training and other job-specific training as necessary
• Conduct accident investigations, coordinate post-incident review meetings, and provide after-action reporting
• Provide Program Management for the Contractor Safety Prequalification Program
• Perform site safety observations, including documentation of findings
• Handle site safety responsibilities in a hospital setting supporting Facilities, Design, and Construction
• Facilitate corrective measures where warranted
• Represent the contractor or Owner in progress meetings
• Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law and the Owner
• Perform and document site safety assessments
• Work with contractors to review and complete Job Hazard Analysis
• Audit company safety manuals and review documentation for prequalification
• Conduct Safety Orientations for Contractors
• Serve as Owner's Rep on new construction projects

Requirements

• 7+ years of construction safety experience (preferred experience within the Healthcare industry)
• Knowledgeable of safety/risk on large-scale construction projects through various phases of work
• Knowledgeable of infection control
• Previous experience with OCIP a plus
• Ability to add value in the field and project meetings
• Degree in Safety or related fields
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course
• First-aid/CPR certification from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association

Physical Demands

• Moving about long distances
• Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders
• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
• Working in extreme weather
• Being exposed to loud noises
• Wearing personal protective gear correctly

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Additional supplemental products