Sr. Manager, Construction Environmental, Health and Safety

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

11d•$110,000 - $134,000

About The Position

Senior Construction Manager - Environmental Safety and Health (EHS) Job Description The Senior Construction Manager will oversee implementation of the safety program by various general contractors performing work at sites under construction to include wind, solar and/or storage facilities. The person will be reviewing client submittals and reports and verifying that the contractors are implementing their own safety plans and programs.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field
6 years or more of construction safety-related experience
Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Minimum 5 years of experience in a safety supervisory role
OSHA 30 – Construction Safety course completion
Hold or strive to attain a Certified Safety Professional certification within 24 months
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet)
Must be able to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Under minimal direction engages with supervisors, superintendents, foremen, and ES&H personnel working for multiple contractors on the same project, as well as with Invenergy project leadership and EHS personnel.
Engage with contractor personnel to develop and implement policies and procedures to assure awareness of and compliance with ES&H requirements for the project.
Assist in providing oversight of safety consulting personnel engaged in monitoring and preventing hazards and health hazards that could be present throughout the work sites.
Provides technical leadership and functional guidance to ensure regulatory standards are being enforced.
Drafts all necessary reports to Invenergy, and Federal, State, and local agencies.
Coordinate content of EHS audits of ES&H programs and walkdowns within the project, both by the various Contractors and by performing audits.
Reports to Invenergy incidents that impact the project operations, business, or personnel.
Assist with incident investigations performed by contractors.
Oversees the input requirements into ISN relative to contractors’ EHS programs
Develop and implement written EHS programs for Invenergy personnel working at/visiting construction sites.
Keeps informed on all existing and proposed changes in occupational health and safety regulations.
Assists in the development and conducts basic ES&H training to employees.
Communicates programs to enhance employee awareness of prevention and compliance.