Sr. Construction Safety Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop, implement, execute, and improve construction safety and contractor management programs at the Starbase location
• Lead daily safety engagements with employees and contractors to drive safe operations across the site
• Create, review and approve Purchase Orders and manage the operational budget for construction safety programs
• Develop practical solutions that improve construction site safety, reduce incident rates, drive contractor engagement, and advance the overall EHS program
• Investigate mishaps and develop sustainable improvement plans to reduce risk
• Ensure EHS policies, practices, and procedures are understood and consistently followed by project teams, clients, and contractors
• Collaborate with internal project teams and contractors to foster a strong safety culture that focuses on preventing serious incidents
• Review and interpret new and proposed safety laws and regulations (with emphasis on construction-related requirements) and provide clear guidance to management

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in the design, development, and operational oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs with an emphasis on construction safety operations
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, or related field (emphasis in Construction Safety preferred)
• 10+ years of experience, preferably in construction safety
• Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills with a clear aptitude and desire to influence people
• Hands-on experience leading multi-site or multi-contractor construction safety programs in high-risk or complex environments
• Able to review as-built drawings, assess safety-in-design opportunities, and lead technical risk engineering solutions in the design-build environment
• Strong knowledge and experience interpreting, applying, and documenting federal, state, and local construction safety regulations