Senior Manager, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

This Opportunity

WSP USA is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Senior Manager to implement, monitor, and continuously improve of our safety program for a major, long-term utility project in the greater New York City area.

The successful candidate will be a key resource for interpreting health, safety, and environmental regulatory requirements, assuring compliance and best practices. As an integral part of our cross-services collaborative team, you will contribute to a growing organization dedicated to meeting our client's objectives and solving complex challenges. This Assistant Vice President-level position will report directly to the Program’s HSE Director and will be a fully dedicated, project position. The candidate can be based near any office in the NY/NJ area, provided they can mobilize to various project sites (Queens, Bronx, Nassau, Westchester, Suffolk counties) and attend office meetings (Manhattan) within a daily commute. They will provide ongoing communication to supervision and project management regarding the assessment of the HSE program's performance and will implement recommended actions to enhance safety and compliance.
 

Your Impact

• Provide HSE guidance to WSP’s Program Management team
• Assist with the review of subcontractors Hazard Analyses and Project-Specific Safety Plans prior to start of services to verify that subcontracted work methods address identified and potential hazards and comply with WSP and client safety SOPs
• Assist WSP’s Program Management team with the development and implementation of a robust HSE inspection effort across all active construction sites. 
• Coordinate field safety inspections to ensure compliance
• Review and comment on contractor adherence to OSHA, contractual safety requirements and local regulations
• Review subcontractors daily hazard analyses and verify implementation of controls 
• Perform daily safety observations and identify best practices
• Deliver safety training as required
• Interface with contractors, managers, supervisors, team leads, and team members on safety aspects of work efforts to promote open communication and foster a climate of continuous improvement
• Perform thorough incident investigations and root cause analysis to identify and implement corrective actions necessary to prevent future incidents. 
• Conduct, document, and timely submit required safety reports and project safety deliverables
   

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years construction HSE experience
• 5+ years managing HSE on large construction projects
• 5+ years HSE Program Management experience
• Experience/knowledge of New York State and New York city construction regulations and standards
• Ability and willingness to travel daily throughout the greater NYC region 
• Must pass background check, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and client mandated drug tests as applicable
   

Required Capabilities:

• Able to build relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, contractors, and construction personnel
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Demeanor that promotes collaboration, teamwork, safety consciousness, open-mindedness with a positive approach to problem solving
• Promote a culture of caring throughout the lifecycle of the program
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety regulatory standards and safety best practices
• Experience in presenting safety training materials
• Effective and efficient use of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and digital applications

Training certifications or the eligibility to obtain:

• OSHA 10, 30, and/or 500 series training
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Blood Borne Pathogens
• Construction related qualified/competent person safety training (Scaffold, Fall Protection, Excavation,
• Forklift, Electrical Safety, Confined Space)
   

 

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $106,300.00 - $189,310.00
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith belie