Health and Safety Field Lead

Brown and Caldwell•Alexandria, VA

3d•$85,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Health and Safety Field Lead performs multifaceted occupational health and workplace safety tasks and provides technical support for successful project delivery. The role develops, reviews, and implements safety plans, policies, procedures, and guidance to support client and company compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards. It applies health and safety knowledge to address complex problems involving workplace incident prevention, risk analysis, and effective hazard controls. Work is performed independently under limited supervision, with occasional guidance on complex or strategic issues. The position supports environmental, health, and safety consulting, project-specific design and construction safety work, Prevention through Design reviews, on-site safety oversight, employee coaching, training, and health and safety program implementation. It may mentor less experienced team members and adapt to evolving assignments. The position requires a relevant associate or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, and typically at least five years of health and safety experience in a similar work environment.

Requirements

Typically at least 5 years of experience in a health and safety role within a similar work environment.
Experience developing or facilitating occupational health and workplace safety standards and protocols for active, on-site projects involving waste or wastewater treatment, environmental investigation or remediation, and/or construction activities.
Experience supporting incident management, investigation, and corrective or preventive action development.
Ability to complete complex assignments independently with minimal supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build relationships and collaborate with varied business partners.
Strong communication and decision-making skills, including providing guidance within organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and standards.
Strong understanding of common hazards and minimum controls associated with water supply and wastewater treatment facilities or operations under the HAZWOPER standard (1910.120/1927.65), including confined-space entry, air monitoring, and fall protection.
Ability to review and interpret regulatory and company policies, procedures, and guidance for implementation, maintenance, or development.
Strong knowledge of hazard assessment and control principles, including identifying hazards, eliminating or mitigating risks, and developing or reviewing task-specific Job Hazard Analyses.
Understanding of company incident management programs and ability to support incident investigations through close-out and recommend actions to prevent recurrence.
Understanding of health and safety organizational and functional-area leading and lagging indicator tracking and reporting processes.
Ability to quickly learn software applications and document procedures in alignment with evolving programs and guidelines.
Ability to manage and maintain health and safety systems and adapt to new technology and software.
Skill with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and proficiency with internet applications.
Bachelor’s or associate degree in health and safety or a similar field, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

7–8+ years of progressive health and safety leadership experience on field-based civil, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects.
Experience in a predominantly field-focused health and safety role, recognizing and advising on construction hazards rather than focusing on program development or corporate safety programs.
Construction Management background, particularly observing contractor construction activities and reporting safety concerns.
Experience advising on hazards and controls related to confined-space entry, electrical work, excavation, work at heights, heavy equipment, and work in NFPA 820 hazardous classified areas.
Professional safety certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or another Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) credential.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with field teams, contractors, and program leadership to promote safe work practices and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Support environmental, health, and safety compliance consulting, including on-site audits and deliverable development.
Support Prevention through Design reviews for applicable projects.
Participate in developing project-specific design, construction, or other health and safety specifications and review related contractor submittals.
Serve as an on-site Site Safety Officer during high-risk project activities or as a dedicated Construction Safety Officer for all or part of a project.
Coach and support functional areas, project teams, and employees on health and safety policies, procedures, and guidance; monitor compliance and track or report performance indicators.
Support development and implementation of project-specific Health and Safety Plans.
Help facilitate company health and safety training, including leading virtual or classroom training within areas of knowledge and experience.
Support internal health and safety programs, procedures, and systems as needed.
Escalate and coordinate appropriate support for workplace incidents, near misses, or other health and safety concerns.
Adapt to and carry out additional assignments as needs evolve.
May mentor, guide, support, and share knowledge with less experienced team members.