Construction Management Environmental Health and Safety Officer (CMEHSO)

Brown and Caldwell is looking for a Construction Management Environmental Health and Safety Officer (CMEHSO) to join our Eastern Business Unit (EBU), NYC Municipal Health & Safety team. Reporting to the Director of H&S, the CMEHSO will partner with the H&S team, construction management (CM) team, and other team members to provide internal and external client support in managing environmental, health and safety for CM projects. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be a highly organized and responsive individual, capable of working in a diverse team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities. This position is located in Staton Island, NY.

Detailed Description:

• Serve as the CMEHSO for a project in Staten Island, NY, with the guidance and support of the Lead CMEHSO:
  • Work closely with the Eastern Business Unit H&S Director, Resident Engineer (RE), Construction Manager (CM), and other applicable staff during all phases of the project to identify Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) concerns, offer suggestions on improvement and take action to implement solutions.
  • Understand client’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be able to communicate requirements and identify non-compliance.
  • Provide site specific safety orientations to BC team members and other applicable parties.
  • Support the CM in preparation and implementation of CM JHAs.
  • Collect and maintain project EHS metrics and provide trending analysis.
  • Implement the requirements of the CM’s EHS Management Plan (EHSMP) and Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP)
  • Review all EHS related submittals by the Contractors, including, but not limited to, EHASPs, JHAs, monthly reports, asbestos/lead/mercury/PCB management and sampling plans, waste management plans, hazardous waste contingency plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and Stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) to ensure comprehensive oversight of all site activities.
  • Facilitate weekly EHS meetings with the Contractor’s EHS Representative (EHSR), and other project management personnel as appropriate, to ascertain and discuss upcoming construction activity and EHS-related activities for the site to monitor that the Contractor is adequately identifying and addressing the EHS risks and hazards of the work.
  • Perform and submit CMEHSO daily reports of the Contractors’ Work activities and document non-compliance with the construction contractor’s EHASPs and JHAs.
  • Prepare monthly trending analysis of Contractor performance to proactively address Contractor’s non-conformance and to be used for Contractor’s EHS evaluations.
  • Notify client, report, investigate, and provide root cause analysis for all “Observations”, “Hazards Identifications” (Haz-IDs), “Incidents” and “Near Misses” through client’s electronic project management information system (ePMIS).
  • Oversee Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and drills for the site in coordination with client’s Operating Bureaus (when applicable).
  • Submit EHS monthly status reports and metrics;
  • Review and manage all EHS Annual Reports (i.e. EPCRA, Hazardous Waste, Confined Space);
  • Participate in client’s EHS Audits and OEHS EHS Assessments;
  • Conduct EHS “OSHA 1910” inspections throughout the project lifecycle
• This position will also work closely with other program H&S staff and specialized Safety Partners to support internal tasks related to the continued growth and improvement of the overall company H&S program. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Reviewing and maintaining internal H&S Policies.
  • Developing and/or supporting roll-out of new initiatives.
  • Participating in internal EHS workgroups.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety (Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Safety Management, etc.) required.
• 2+ years of professional experience, preferably on active construction sites.
• Foundational knowledge of environmental, health, safety and chemical hygiene principles.
• Experience in leading audits to determine adherence to the project’s EHS requirements.
• Current BCSP professional certification (ASP, CHST, OHST) or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Good technical skills with the ability to articulate ideas and concepts both visually and contextually are essential.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and ability to work well independently and in team environments.
• Experience with managing EHS on client’s infrastructure improvement projects.
• Must be positive, flexible, reliable, responsive, punct