Safety Advisor/Owner's Rep

Safety Management Group, LLC•West Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products. SMG seeks a Safety Advisor/Owner's Rep – Construction in West Lafayette, IN - Local or Non-local candidates This will be a year long project on a semi-conductor site. This person will oversee the the General Contractor to provide professional oversight and consultation on health, safety, and environmental matters during construction activities. The primary objective of this role is to reduce risk, improve safety performance, and maintain compliance throughout all phases of the project while fostering a strong culture of safety among all stakeholders.

Requirements

10-15 plus years of construction safety experience
Previous experience working on a semi-conductor project
Previous experience working with an Owner or large GC
BSCP preferred – CHST, ASP, CSP

Nice To Haves

A degree in safety or related fields is preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in project planning sessions to review safety risks, contractor safety programs, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
Support the development and review of pre-task plans, method statements, and safety work plans for high-risk activities.
Verify contractor site-specific safety programs (SSSPs) are complete, compliant, and aligned with owner expectations. Identify potential conflicts with ongoing manufacturing operations and recommend mitigation strategies.
Must be able to create reports, run safety metrics, and use other software programs
Attend Owner/Contractor/Construction Management coordination meetings to represent the Owner’s safety interests.
Participate in weekly project progress meetings to provide safety updates, observations, and recommendations.
Communicate identified hazards, trends, and best practices to project stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
Facilitate safety-related discussions between the Owner and contractors when needed
Verify compliance with safety policies and procedures as required by law, the Owner, and contractors
Perform routine and unannounced safety walks across active construction and renovation areas.
Document safety observations, both positive and corrective, using standardized reporting tools.
Conduct joint safety walks with contractors and construction management to reinforce accountability.
Verify compliance with OSHA regulations, owner’s safety standards, and contractor-specific safety programs.
Deliver weekly safety reports summarizing inspections, observations, incidents, and corrective actions.
Maintain logs of contractor compliance, safety meetings attended, and safety program reviews.
Provide executive-level summaries highlighting progress, risk areas, and recommendations
Act as a resource to both Owner and contractors on best practices in construction and industrial safety.
Provide coaching and mentoring to contractor safety representatives and supervisors.
Support continuous improvement by sharing industry standards, lessons learned, and leading practices.
Deliverables: Weekly site safety reports with key findings and recommendations Attendance and participation records for meetings and safety walks