Position: Contractor Safety Lead
Location: Philadelphia Region
Employment Type: Hourly | Project Assignment
Position Summary
The Project Health & Safety Field Position provides on-site health and safety support for construction and industrial projects. This is a field role, responsible for assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of project-specific health and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and client requirements. Works closely with project management, operating units, and client to promote a strong safety culture and prevent incidents.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Program Support & Administration
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Provide clerical and administrative support to project safety operations, including documentation control, recordkeeping, and reporting.
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Assist in planning, implementing, and maintaining project health and safety programs, procedures, and protocols.
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Prepare, compile, and present safety-related reports, metrics, and documentation to project leadership and management.
Regulatory Compliance & Inspections
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Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client health and safety regulations.
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Conduct routine inspections of work areas, job sites, equipment, and common areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
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Regularly assess tools, equipment, and machinery to verify they are in safe operating condition.
Field Safety Oversight
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Perform job site safety observations of field and craft personnel, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
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Support the management and oversight of Safe Work Permit Programs, including but not limited to:
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Hot Work
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Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
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Confined Space Entry
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Other permit-required activities
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Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues and recommend controls.
Incident Management
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Participate in and support incident and near-miss investigations to determine root causes.
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Collaborate with operating units and adjacent contractors to implement corrective and preventive actions.
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Track and trend incident data to identify recurring risks and improvement opportunities.
Training & Communication
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Conduct and facilitate safety training sessions, orientations, and toolbox talks (e.g., TBSM, site safety orientations).
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Educate supervisors, managers, and project leaders on health and safety requirements and best practices.
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Promote a proactive safety culture through effective communication and engagement at all levels of the workforce.
Continuous Improvement
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Analyze health and safety data, trends, and observations to evaluate program effectiveness.
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Review existing work practices and recommend improvements to reduce risk and enhance safety performance.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company and client safety objectives.
Qualifications & Requirements
Certifications
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Required - OSHA 30
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Preferred - BCSP credentials such as CSP, CHST, or OHST, OSHA 500, 511, 510
Education
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Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field
Experience
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Minimum of 5 years of construction safety field experience.
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Demonstrated experience supporting active construction or industrial projects.
Availability
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Local candidates required
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Willingness to travel for onsite project work as required.
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Ability to work scheduled and extended hours for special projects, including weekends when necessary.
Skills & Attributes
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Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Strong ability to collaborate effectively as part of a project team.
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Excellent problem evaluation and problem-solving skills.
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Professional and effective interaction with employees, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients.
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Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role:
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Frequent walking on active construction sites, including uneven surfaces.
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Occasional climbing of stairs and ladders.
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Ability to work in varying environmental conditions typical of construction and industrial job sites.
Compensation & Travel
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Hourly Rate: $45.00 – $55.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
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Local candidates preferred
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Per diem negotiable for non local candidates
- Full Time Salaried Safety Consultant positions are available for local candidates with the preferred credentials
