EHS Site Manager

IPS-Integrated Project Services•Blue Bell, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

IPS is seeking a Construction EHS Site Manager to join its Project Delivery and Construction team. The role is based at a project site in Upper Merion, PA or Northampton, PA, and is full-time onsite. The manager helps maintain compliance with EHS policies and regulations for engineering services, construction projects, and validation/compliance services, and visits client sites to audit and inspect project compliance. The position also supports administrative compliance activities as directed. The role provides jobsite safety oversight, coordinates safety activities with the IPS Superintendent, and ensures contractors understand and follow project-specific EHS requirements. It focuses primarily on construction field activity, with limited office time, and includes travel approximately 40% of the time or as needed. The employee may be assigned to a client for an extended period of 1–2 years, and overnight travel is possible. This is a safety-sensitive field position involving work at client sites in construction and other non-administrative areas.

Requirements

At least 8 years of construction safety experience in a seniority capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders as necessary.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in varying conditions.
Ability to adhere to strict cleanroom gowning protocol.
Ability to travel approximately 40% of the time or as necessary, including possible overnight travel.
Ability to follow client and construction-site safety rules and complete site safety training.
Must be able to work in a safety-sensitive field position at client sites.
IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position.
Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting construction projects in pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, data center, life sciences, or other highly regulated environments.
OSHA 500 Trainer certification.
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Safety or Safety Management.

Responsibilities

Provide jobsite safety oversight.
Participate in kick-off meetings to ensure contractors understand project-specific EHS requirements.
Conduct safety orientations for new workers.
Consult daily with the IPS Superintendent on safety activity coordination and High Risk Work Permits.
Review contractor JSAs for compliance with client and IPS requirements.
Assist with reviewing subcontractor daily Safe Plan of Action documents and ensure their quality and communication suit the described tasks.
Ensure contractor compliance with the project safety plan, including safety submittals, training, equipment inspections, and other documentation.
Educate and advise the project team on safety guidelines and policies to support compliance with state, federal, and local regulations and client requirements.
Regularly inspect job sites and record observations in Procore.
Assist the Superintendent in managing the IPS SOR program.
Administer safety incentive programs.
Investigate incidents and complete required paperwork and reporting.
Maintain project safety documentation and records, including JSAs, Toolbox Talks, Chemical SDS, safety inspections, safety permits, and other project safety records.
Visit client sites to audit and inspect project compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.