Construction Management Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Brown and Caldwell is looking for a Construction Management Environmental Health andSafety Officer (CMEHSO) to join our NYC Municipal delivery team. Reporting to the Municipal H&S Manager, the CMEHSO will partner with the Municipal H&S Manager, 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 near an established Brown and Caldwell office location in Manhattan, NYC.

Detailed Description:

• Serve as the Construction Management Environmental, Health & Safety Officer (CMEHSO) on a project based in NYC:
  • Work closely with the Municipal Safety Manager, Construction Manager (CM), Project Manager (PM) 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 NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 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 and support the CM in preparation of JHAs.
  • Collect and maintain project EHS metrics and provide trending analysis.
  • Implement the requirements of the CM’s EHS Management Plan (EHS MP) 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 areas 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 (DEP – BEDC), 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 DEP’s Operating Bureaus (if applicable).
  • Submit EHS monthly status reports and metrics;
  • Review and manage all EHS Annual Reports (i.e. EPCRA, Hazardous Waste, Confined Space);
  • Prepare and participate in client’s (DEP - BEDC) EHS Audits and OEHS EHS Assessments;
  • Conduct EHS “OSHA 1910” inspections throughout the project lifecycle
  • This position will also work closely with other program Safety Managers 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, Safety Management, etc.) required; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience, preferably on active construction sites.
• Foundational knowledge of environmental, health, safety and/or chemical hygiene principles.
• Experience in leading audits to determine adherence to the project’s EHS requirements.
• Current BCSP professional certification (CSP, ASP, CHST) 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 NYC DEP infrastructure improvement projects.
• Must be positive, flexible, reliable, responsive, punctual, self-motivated, able to multi-task and work both independently and in a team environment, and under deadline pressures.
• Advanced skills in MS Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; proficiency with Internet applications.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Must be willing to work in the field year-round, potentially for extended periods of time, and able to perform physically demanding work (see requirements below):
• Ability to work for short periods of time in extreme temperatures including heat and cold.
• Ability to wear required safety equipment at sites including hard hats, safety toed boots (or other approved toe protection), safety glasses, etc.
• Ability to stand for several hours observing and documenting field conditions or critical construction operations.
• Ability to walk slowly around sites of varying size that may have areas of uneven, muddy, and/or rocky ground to perform inspections and take photographs.
• Ability to lift objects 30 pounds
• Up to 20% travel may be required.

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location C:
Salary: $84,000 – $114,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 52 offices and 1,900 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer.  Minorities/Women/Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.  Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.