Construction Safety Expert

SEA • Baltimore, MD

93d

About The Position

The position involves conducting investigations into construction site accidents, injuries, and fatalities. The role requires analyzing construction safety practices and compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable codes and standards. The individual will evaluate the standard of care for various parties involved in construction, assess causation and responsibility for accidents/injuries, and evaluate responsibilities, duties, and scope for parties on a multi-employer work site. Additionally, the position includes evaluating safety practices/protocols involving heavy equipment, machine guarding, cranes, rigging, scaffolding, excavation, and trenching. The candidate will review work site safety programs, collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts, and provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms. Testifying in legal proceedings and maintaining professional knowledge through workshops and publications is also required. The role includes responsibilities for client development and retention, with a regular and predictable presence at work.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of construction safety/management experience, with overall responsibility for safety
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related safety field. Advanced degrees preferred
• Professional certifications, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or OSHA 500
• Broad-based experience in a variety of construction project environments, including residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and institutional projects
• PE registration is a plus
• Construction experience in New York City, and familiarity with Section 240, is a plus
• Active involvement in professional affiliations, such as the American Society of Safety Engineers or National Society of Professional Engineers, is a plus
• Public speaking experience is a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• PE registration
• Construction experience in New York City
• Familiarity with Section 240
• Active involvement in professional affiliations
• Public speaking experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into construction site accidents, injuries, and fatalities
• Analyze construction safety practices and compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable codes and standards
• Evaluate standard of care for the various parties involved in construction, including workers, superintendents, engineers, safety managers, etc.
• Assess causation and responsibility for accidents/injuries
• Evaluate responsibilities, duties, and scope for the parties on a multi-employer work site
• Evaluate safety practices/protocols involving heavy equipment, machine guarding, cranes, rigging, scaffolding, excavation, and trenching
• Review work site safety programs and assess implementation and quality
• Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts during investigations
• Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and in writing
• Provide testimony in legal proceedings, which may include depositions and court proceedings
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Responsible for development and retention of clients
• Regular and predictable presence at work
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Company-funded professional certifications, fees, licenses and dues
• Company-funded professional development
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Parental leave policy
• Performance bonus program
• Extensive forensic training
• Two medical plans
• Company-funded HSA
• Wellness program
• Dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement above the federal rate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees