Project Safety Consultant
About The Position
The Project Safety Consultant provides on-site health and safety support for construction and industrial projects at a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Springhouse, Pennsylvania. This field-focused role supports the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of project-specific health and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and client requirements. The role works closely with project management, operating units, and the client to promote a strong safety culture and prevent incidents. It oversees day-to-day safety for construction projects and provides oversight to two to four other safety professionals. The assignment is scheduled to begin November 16, 2026, and continue through March 2028. The initial schedule is five days per week, with eight-hour shifts; overtime may increase as the project progresses. The hourly rate is $55–$60, commensurate with experience. Local candidates are preferred, and per diem is negotiable for non-local candidates.
Requirements
- At least five years of construction safety field experience; the posting also lists five to seven years of field safety management experience.
- Strong construction safety management background.
- Demonstrated experience supporting active construction or industrial projects.
- OSHA 30 certification is required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate as part of a project team.
- Strong problem evaluation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to frequently walk on active construction sites, including uneven surfaces.
- Ability to occasionally climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to work in varying environmental conditions typical of construction and industrial job sites.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmaceutical construction safety experience.
- Cyma/CDA experience.
- Familiarity with JSAs, Daily SPAs, and PTWs.
- BCSP credentials such as CSP, CHST, or OHST.
- OSHA 500, OSHA 511, or OSHA 510 certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
- Local to the Springhouse, Pennsylvania area.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to project safety operations, including documentation control, recordkeeping, and reporting.
- Assist in planning, implementing, and maintaining project health and safety programs, procedures, and protocols.
- Prepare, compile, and present safety reports, metrics, and documentation to project leadership and management.
- Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client health and safety regulations.
- Conduct routine inspections of work areas, job sites, equipment, and common areas.
- Assess tools, equipment, and machinery to verify they are in safe operating condition.
- Observe field and craft personnel, document safety findings, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support management and oversight of safe work permit programs, including hot work, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and other permit-required activities.
- Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses and recommend controls.
- Participate in and support incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes.
- Collaborate with operating units and adjacent contractors to implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Track and trend incident data to identify recurring risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct and facilitate safety training, orientations, and toolbox talks, including TBSM and site safety orientations.
- Educate supervisors, managers, and project leaders on health and safety requirements and best practices.
- Promote proactive safety through communication and engagement at all workforce levels.
- Analyze health and safety data, trends, and observations to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Review work practices and recommend improvements to reduce risk and improve safety performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company and client safety objectives.
- Oversee day-to-day safety for construction projects and oversee two to four other safety professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
